Originally Posted by
maortega15
Thanks for the reply.
One of my friends who has been to the Dole Plantation says I should try the pineapple slush. But curious to know what is there to do at the plantation rather than going there for refreshments.
For Haunuma Bay, do I have to get tickets to snorkel? I plan to head there as early as I can.
For souvenirs, wheres the ideal place to get Macadamia nuts? I plan to buy a huge load and ship them. I assume the ABC Stores or somewhere else? Also, what souvenirs are ideal to bring back? Anything in particular aside from t-shirts and bags?
Dole Plantation is mainly a huge gift shop selling everything pineapple related. Their gifts are overpriced but I love their pineapple ice cream. If you are with a local, they have kamaaina discount in the shops.
Other than the shop, there a field with different kinds of pineapple on display, there is a train ride going around the plantation, and a maze around pineapple plants.
For Hanauma Bay, parking lot gets filled up quickly, so arrive early. Or take TheBus route 22 from Kalakaua Avenue. Parking is $1 per car. Admission is $7.50 per visitors and free for kamaaina. Then you have to watch a video on how to respect the nature before you can walk or take a tram down. Tram is $1 downhill and $1.25 uphill. Bay is closed on Tuesdays.
Cheapest place to purchase Macadamia nuts are Costco and Longs Drugs. Anywhere in Waikiki are rip off.