OAHU
the island of Oahu has it all
On the North Shore, the POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER represents eight islands covering more than 15 million square miles of the South Pacifi c. Visitors are guided through the diverse and compelling cultures via games, language, crafts, music and history. Authentic Hawaiian luaus and shows—including the afternoon “Rainbow of Paradise” performed on double-hulled canoes—make the Center one of the top attractions on Oahu.
A 60-minute drive from Honolulu, TURTLE BAY RESORT boasts 36 holes on the tip of the famed North Shore. The Arnold Palmer Course is ranked as one of Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses, and hosted the Champions Tour until 2008. While not as scenic as other Hawaii layouts, the exhilarating 17th uses the North Shore waves as a backdrop. The Tom Fazio course is less penal and provides a nice alternative to the longer Palmer layout.
KO`OLAU GOLF CLUB is one of the most diffi cult golf courses in the world based primarily on forced carries and wind. Routed through a
tropical rain forest, the course boasts striking vistas of the windward side of Oahu and the Pacifi c. Extreme elevation change, waterfalls, ravines and lush vegetation lend a “Jurassic Park” feel to your round. The highest-ranked course on the island, Ko`olau blends three distinct climate zones and a location at the
base of the Ko`olau Mountains into a memorable experience.
Arguably the most famous beach in the world, WAIKIKI is a vibrant tourist spot dotted with dazzling resorts, shopping and dining. Once a hotspot for Hawaiian royalty, Waikiki is Oahu’s main area for lodging
and provides a perfect locale for a surf lesson or stroll along the beach. The volcanic crater of DIAMOND HEAD looms large at the southeast end and is accessible via a moderate hike.
–Staff Reports SPRING 2011 /
NCGA.ORG / 37
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