American Airlines Flights from Sydney, Australia (SYD) to Honolulu (HNL)
As part of booking roundtrip flights which depart from US airports,
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on American Airlines, which operates a non-stop flight Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays from Sydney, Australia (SYD) to Honolulu (HNL), regularly scheduled to depart at 7:55pm and arrive at 8:50am. Usually a Boeing 767-300 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, HI is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
During your Honolulu vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Puu o Mahuka Heiau
Go around sundown to feel the mana (sacred spirit) of this Hawaiian place. The largest sacrificial temple on Oahu, it's associated with the great Kaopulupulu, who sought peace between Oahu and Kauai. This prescient kahuna predicted that the island would be overrun by strangers from a distant land. In 1794, three of Captain George Vancouver's men of the Daedalus were sacrificed here. In 1819, the year before New England missionaries landed in Hawaii, King Kamehameha II ordered all idols here to be destroyed.A national historic landmark, this 18th-century heiau, known as the "hill of escape," sits on a 5-acre, 300-foot bluff overlooking Waimea Bay and 25 miles of Oahu's wave-lashed North Coast -- all the way to Kaena Point, where the Waianae Range ends in a spirit leap to the other world. The heiau appears as a huge rectangle of rocks twice as big as a football field (170 ft. by 575 ft.), with an altar often covered by the flower and fruit offerings left by native Hawaiians.
Honolulu Academy of Arts
This acclaimed museum unveiled its new $28-million Henry R. Luce Pavilion Complex in May 2001, and wowed the state with its new exhibition space, courtyard, expanded outdoor cafe, and gift shop. A magnificent facility got even better, as two 4,000-square-foot galleries were added to the existing 30, and the John Dominis and Patches Damon Holt Gallery displayed the museum's Hawaii regional collection in one space for the first time. Considered Hawaii's premier example of kamaaina- (old-timer-) style architecture, the Academy is the state's only general fine-arts museum and has expanded steadily over the last decade. It boasts one of the top Asian art collections in the country, including James Michener's collection of Hiroshige's Ukiyo-e prints. Also on exhibit are American and European masters and prehistoric works of Maya, Greek, and Hawaiian art. The museum's award-winning architecture is a paragon of graciousness, featuring magnificent courtyards, lily ponds, and sensitively designed galleries. Spend a few hours or linger for a day here.
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
If you have kids, you have to take them here! This 29-acre water-theme amusement park opened in spring 1999 with some $14 million in attractions. Plan to spend the day. Highlights are a football field-sized wave pool for bodysurfing, two 65-foot-high free-fall slides, two water-toboggan bullet slides, inner-tube slides, body flume slides, a continuous river for floating inner tubes, and separate pools for adults, teens, and children. In addition, there are restaurants, food carts, Hawaiian performances, and shops.
Manoa Valley Inn
It's completely off the tourist trail and far from the beach, but that doesn't stop travelers from heading to this historic 1915 Carpenter Gothic home, on a quiet residential street near the University of Hawaii. This eight-room Manoa landmark -- it's on the National Register of Historic Places -- offers a glimpse into the lifestyles of the rich and famous of early Honolulu.Those who find resorts impersonal will find the eclectically furnished inn refreshing. Each room has its own unique decor, and each has been named for a prominent figure in Hawaii's history. The John Guild Suite, for instance, has a turn-of-the-20th-century parlor with antiques and old-fashioned rose wallpaper; the adjoining bedroom contains a king-size koa bed, while the bathroom features an old-style tub as well as a separate modern shower. The three top-floor rooms share a full bathroom; the others have private bathrooms. A genteel ambience pervades the entire place. Guests regularly gather in the parlor to listen to the Victrola or play the nickelodeon. There's also a billiards room with an antique billiards table, a piano in the living room, and croquet set up in the backyard.
Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel
In 2002, this oceanfront hotel, which faces the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, underwent a $27-million/15 month renovation. Even before the renovation, the hotel had several pluses: excellent location, ocean views, huge rooms with spacious lanais, and all the activities, restaurants, and shops you can imagine. The only thing missing was the much-needed remodeling to bring it into the 21st century. All 783 guest rooms went through restoration, and the public areas (lobby and restaurants) were upgraded and opened up to display the spectacular ocean view. The rooms are extraordinarily spacious, with large lanais overlooking the ocean and the mountains. Some of the top rooms have whirlpool spas, fax machines, and a mini-library of bestsellers for purchase. There are great deals for seniors, and good family packages that include rooms with a full kitchen, a midsize car, and free parking.Facilities: 4 restaurants ranging from American cuisine to Japanese; 6 bars; 2 outdoor pools; 6 Plexipave tennis courts; fitness room; Jacuzzi; concierge; activity desk; car-rental desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry/dry cleaning; concierge-level rooms.
Holiday Inn-Waikiki
Just 2 blocks from the beach, 2 blocks from Ala Moana Shopping Center, and a 7-minute walk from the Convention Center, this Holiday Inn has a great location and offers this chain's usual amenities for prices that are quite reasonable (for Waikiki, anyway). All rooms, which have a modern Japanese look, come with either a king or two double beds. The property sits back from the street, so noise is at a minimum. The staff is unbelievably friendly.
