Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines, which operates a non-stop flight Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays from Sydney, Australia (SYD) to Honolulu (HNL), regularly scheduled to depart at 9:20pm and arrive at 10:10am. Usually a Boeing 767-300 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, HI is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
During your Honolulu vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
U.S. Army Museum
This museum, built in 1909 and used in defense of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, houses military memorabilia ranging from ancient Hawaiian warfare items to modern-day high-tech munitions. On the upper deck, the Corps of Engineers Pacific Regional Visitors Center shows how the corps works with the civilian community to manage water resources in an island environment. Plan to spend an hour perusing the place.
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
This 400-acre botanical garden at the foot of the steepled Koolau Mountains is the perfect place for a picnic. Its name means "a peaceful refuge" and that's exactly what the Army Corps of Engineers created when they installed a flood-control project here, which resulted in a 32-acre freshwater lake and garden. Just unfold a beach mat, lie back, and watch the clouds race across the rippled cliffs of the majestic Koolau Range. This is one of the few public places on Oahu that provides a close-up view of the steepled cliffs. The park has hiking trails and -- best of all -- the island's only free inland campground. If you like hiking and nature, plan to spend at least a half a day here.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
The USS Bowfin is 1 of only 15 World War II submarines still in existence today. You can go below deck of this famous submarine -- nicknamed the "Pearl Harbor Avenger" for its successful attacks on the Japanese -- and see how the 80-man crew lived during wartime (kids love this). The Bowfin Museum has an impressive collection of submarine-related artifacts. The Waterfront Memorial honors submariners lost during World War II. Allow 3 hours to a half-day for a visit.
Halekulani
Here's the ultimate heavenly Hawaii vacation. Halekulani translates as "House Befitting Heaven" -- an apt description of this luxury resort, selected the number-one hotel on the island in 2003 by every top travel magazine and publication you can think of: Condé Nast Traveler, Travel and Leisure, Zagat's Top US Hotels, Resorts and Spas, and so on. It's spread over 5 acres of prime Waikiki beachfront in five buildings that are connected by open courtyards and lush, tropical gardens. Upon arrival, you're immediately greeted and escorted to your room, where registration is handled in comfort and privacy.There are so many things that set this luxury hotel apart from the others, the most important being the rooms: About 90% face the ocean, and they're big (averaging 620 sq. ft.), each with a separate sitting area and a large, furnished lanai. Each bathroom features a deep soaking tub, a separate glassed-in shower, and a marble basin. Last year they totally renovated the rooms and added a bedside panel to control everything in the room (lights, air-conditioning, and so on) so you don't have to get out of bed. New high-speed Internet connection was added, complimentary to guests.Other perks include complimentary tickets to any or all of the following: Ihilani Palace, Bishop Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, Honolulu Academy of Art, and the Honolulu Symphony (about $100 per person worth of art and culture). The hotel's restaurants are outstanding, and the House Without a Key is surely one of the world's most romantic spots for sunset cocktails, light meals, and entertainment. You can't find a better location on Waikiki Beach or a more luxurious hotel.Just opened is their luxury spa, SpaHalekulani, an intimate oasis of relaxation that combines healing therapies of the Pacific islands. From the elegant, understated decor to the attentive treatments (try the Polynesian Nonu, a Samoan- inspired/Hawaiian lomilomi massage with hot stones), the SpaHalekulani offers the same level of excellence seen throughout this impeccable property.Facilities: 2 superb restaurants (including award-winning neoclassic French cuisine, and an excellent seafood eatery with one of Waikiki's best views); 2 bars; gorgeous outdoor pool; recently opened SpaHalekulani with 7 treatment rooms featuring a range of healing therapies inspired by the Pacific islands; watersports equipment rentals; bike rental; children's program during the summer and at Christmas; concierge; activity desk; complete business center; salon; 24-hour room service; in-room massage; babysitting; same-day laundry and dry cleaning.
Royal Grove Hotel
This is a great bargain for frugal travelers. You can't miss the Royal Grove -- it's bright pink. Among Waikiki's canyons of corporate-owned high-rises, it's also a rarity in another way: The Royal Grove is a small, family-owned hotel. What you get here is old-fashioned aloha in cozy accommodations along the lines of Motel 6 -- basic and clean. For years, Frommer's readers have written about the aloha spirit of the Fong family; they love the potluck dinners and get-togethers the Fongs have organized so their guests can get to know one another. And you can't do better for the price -- this has to be the bargain of Waikiki. For $44.50 (about the same price a couple would pay to stay in a private room at the hostel in Waikiki), you get a clean room in the older Mauka Wing, with a double bed or two twins, plus a kitchenette with refrigerator and stove. We suggest that you spend a few dollars more and go for an air-conditioned room ($60) to help drown out the street noise. Even the most expensive unit, a one-bedroom suite with three beds, a kitchenette, and a lanai, at $75, is half the price of similar accommodations elsewhere. At these rates, you won't mind that maid service is only twice a week.The hotel is built around a courtyard pool, and the beach is just a 3-minute walk away. All of Waikiki's attractions are within walking distance. Hot tip: Book 7 nights or more from April to November, and get a discount on the already low rates.
Bamboo
If you are looking for a boutique hotel, away from the hustle and bustle of the beach, this 90-room renovated property is for you. Formerly a very neglected budget hotel, just a block from Waikiki Beach, Bamboo has been transformed into a contemporary "hip" hotel, decorated with an Asian flair. The rooms are stylish and functional with modern furniture, marble bathrooms and with kitchenettes or kitchens. The place has a good location (behind the Hyatt Regency), within walking distance to numerous restaurants and shopping, the Honolulu Zoo, and just 3 minutes to the beach. Since it is small, the staff gives guests personalized attention. When booking be sure and "reserve" a parking space, as the parking lot has a limited number of spaces.
