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TRAVEL TIPS
TRA VEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO ELECTRICITY
Hawai‘i offers warm and sunny weather year round. 110V 60Hz. Two flat pin plug. An adapter is required.
The average sea temperature ranges from 25°C
to 29°C allowing for great swimming weather all ACCOMMODATION FEES
year long. Some properties in Hawai‘i charge mandatory fees,
which are not included in the listed ‘From’ price.
May to October is hot and humid, so lather on These fees cover a range of amenities and services
the sunscreen and enjoy the many water activities provided by the hotel such as Wi-Fi, fitness centre
the islands have to offer. access, cleaning services and damage protection
fees. Fees are payable direct to your accommodation
Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)/Tor Johnson Hawai‘i’s rich, green, tropical environment. This reasoning behind mandatory fees is to streamline
November to April brings the wet season creating
on check out, unless otherwise specified. The
season is the best time for avid surfers as large
the billing process and provide guests with a
ocean swells create Hawai‘i’s legendary big waves.
comprehensive package of amenities. Fees and their
inclusions are subject to change, and you should
VISAS & PASSPORTS
check with your travel agent at the time of booking.
All travellers must carry a machine readable
passport valid for at least six months beyond the
Take the time to explore and discover as you drive
date of departure and obtain the Electronic System GETTING AROUND
for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to travel. See your way around the Hawaiian Islands. Driving is on
• Princeville  INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT www.cbp.gov/esta for more details. Travel advice the right hand side of the road.
• Anahola REGIONAL AIRPORT is available from the New Zealand Government
KAUA‘I • Kapa‘a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
www.safetravel.govt.nz. Be prepared when you’re travelling to Hawai‘i as
• Lihu‘e  the state celebrates many national public holidays
• Poipu TIME and events.
Hawai‘i is 22 hours behind New Zealand Standard 2025
Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is not observed.
Memorial Day 26 May
CURRENCY Independence Day 4 July
The US Dollar (USD) is the official unit of currency Veterans Day 11 November
Waimea Bay in Hawai‘i.
North Shore Thanksgiving 27 November
TIPPING 2026
In Hawai‘i tipping is expected in restaurants 19 January
O‘AHU Martin Luther King Day
(15 – 20% of the bill), bars (USD1 per drink) and President’s Day 16 February
taxis (10 – 15%). Also tip hotel porters (USD1
Ko Olina • • Honolulu  – 2 per bag), housekeeping (USD1 – 2 per Note: Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving Day and is a public
holiday in some states. It is one of the busiest shopping days of the year,
Waikiki • night), parking valets (USD3 – 5) and tour guides as it marks the unofficial beginning of Christmas shopping.
(USD2 per day).
MOLOKA‘I
• Kapalua  TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Ka‘anapali • O‘ahu J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Kahului  Temperature (max °C) 26 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 31 30 28 27
Lahaina •
LANA‘I Average rainfall (mm) 60 50 56 16 16 7 13 15 20 48 63 85
Kihei • MAUI • Hana  Maui J F M A M J J A S O N D
26
Wailea • Temperature (max °C) 105 26 27 27 29 29 30 30 30 30 28 27
20
83
7
31
66
9
10
12
47
Average rainfall (mm)
73
69
Island of Hawai‘i J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max °C) 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 31 30 29 28 27
Molokini
Average rainfall (mm) 198 180 270 255 161 108 146 149 117 139 210 211
Kaua‘i J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max °C) 25 25 25 26 27 28 28 29 29 28 27 25
Average rainfall (mm) 150 85 106 89 80 43 54 45 60 112 138 131
PACIFIC OCEAN
Waipi‘o Bay
Waikoloa •
• Hilo 
Kailua-Kona •

Keauhou • ISLAND OF
HAWAI‘I

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