Turtle Bay Resort, North Shore

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REGIONAL AIRPORT

• Hilo 

ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I

WHEN TO GO Hawai‘i offers warm and sunny weather year round. The average sea temperature ranges from 25°C to 29°C allowing for great swimming weather all year long. May to October is hot and humid, so lather on the sunscreen and enjoy the many water activities the islands have to offer.

November to April brings the wet season creating Hawai‘i’s rich, green, tropical environment. This season is the best time for avid surfers as large ocean swells create Hawai‘i’s legendary big waves.

VISAS & PASSPORTS All travellers must carry a machine readable passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure and obtain the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to travel, see www.cbp.gov/esta for more details. Travel advice is available from the Australian Government at smartraveller.gov.au.

TIME Hawai‘i is 20 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Daylight Saving Time is not observed.

CURRENCY The US Dollar (USD) is the official unit of currency in Hawai‘i.

TIPPING In Hawai‘i tipping is expected in restaurants (15 – 20% of the bill), bars (USD1 per drink) and taxis (10 – 15%). Also tip hotel porters (USD1 – 2 per bag), housekeeping (USD1 – 2 per night), parking valets (USD3 – 5) and tour guides (USD2 per day).

ELECTRICITY 110V 60Hz. Two flat pin plug. An adapter is required.

ACCOMMODATION, RESORT & CLEANING FEES Many properties in Hawai‘i charge a daily Resort Fee. What the fee includes varies from hotel to hotel and you should check with your travel agent at the time of booking. If applicable, the Resort Fee is included in the Australian Dollar “From” price on the property listing. The Resort Fee is to be paid by you, in US Dollars, when you check-out of your hotel unless otherwise specified. Properties that do not charge a Resort Fee feature a ‘No Resort Fee’ symbol on their listing in the brochure. Some apartment style properties charge a Mandatory Departure Cleaning Fee which is to be paid directly to the hotel by you upon check-out, these are noted on the property listing and may vary by room category. All fees and their inclusions are subject to change at any time.

GETTING AROUND Take the time to explore and discover as you drive your way around the Hawaiian Islands. Driving is on the right hand side of the road.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Be prepared when you’re travelling to the USA as the country celebrates many national public holidays and events. 2020 Memorial Day 25th May Independence Day 4th July Columbus Day 12th October Thanksgiving 26th November

2021 Martin Luther King Day 18th January Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day) 15th February 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, as it marks the unofficial beginning of Christmas shopping.

TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL O‘ahu J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (max °C) 26 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 31 30 28 27 Average rainfall (mm) 60 50 56 16 16 7 13 15 20 48 63 85 Maui J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (max °C) 26 26 27 27 29 29 30 30 30 30 28 27 Average rainfall (mm) 105 73 69 47 20 7 10 12 9 31 66 83 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 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 Average rainfall (mm) 198 180 270 255 161 108 146 149 117 139 210 211