North Shore Sunset Photo Tour

North Shore Sunset Photo Tour

Leave the hustle and bustle of Honolulu and see the real Hawai'i, the North Shore of Oahu offers a peak into the country side and the untouched wilderness of Hawai'i.

This tour is an excellent opportunity for photographers who want to capture wildlife and undisturbed landscapes, North Shore also tends to have its own unique culture a part from the rest of the island.

Here you can find Green Sea Turtles resting on pristine beaches, in it's own natural habitat, daring surfers who genuinely live and breathe surf culture clash with ferocious waves in the winter months, breath taking scenery untouched and unhindered and epic Hollywood film locations.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-4562

This enchanting temple is an excellent stop for photography enthusiasts providing beautiful photos.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour, 49-227 Kamehameha Hwy Ste A, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-5165

Enjoy locally grown macadamia's right from a macadamia tree and capture spectacular views of Kualoa mountain.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kualoa Regional Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Oahu, HI 96744-5133

Next up we will journey over to Kualoa Regional Park where you can capture amazing photo's of Mokoli'i island, commonly known as Chinaman's Hat, and the awe inspiring Kualoa mountain of the Ko'olau Range that resembles a giant slain lizard as told in ancient Hawaiian folklore.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chinaman's Hat, Oahu, HI 96744

Check out Mokoli'i Island, also know an "Chinaman's Hat"

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ka‘a‘awa Beach Park, Kaaawa, HI 96730, USA

Explore this stunning beach that few travelers know about with white sand, emerald color water and stunning lush green mountains in the backdrop this beach provides all the qualities for an excellent landscape photo.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kahana Bay Beach Park, Oahu, HI

After that we will head over to Kahana Bay, a stunning beach surrounded by the majestic Ko'olau Mountains, another excellent spot for taking great photos.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kahuku Farms, 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731-2302

Afterwards we will head over to Kahuku Land Farms, a local fruit stand where you can savor delicious locally grown exotic fruits and real ice cold coconut water straight from the coconut it self.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kawela Bay, Kahuku, Oahu, HI

Explore a secret hidden beach that is absolutely stunning, on the way check out a historic banyan tree where scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean and Lost where filmed.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sunset Beach Park, 59-104 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9728

As our final location of this epic tour before heading back to Waikiki we will head over to Sunset Beach for our sunset photo shoot which is the best place to watch the sunset on the North Shore hence the name "Sunset Beach", imagine capturing amazing photo's of a fiery sunset sinking into the ocean with the silhouettes of daring surfers appearing in the distance, a truly magical way to end this phenomenal photo tour.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Banzai Pipeline, Sunset Beach Park, Pupukea, Oahu, HI

Watch daring surfers rip through the famous Banzai Pipeline as giant waves form into a barrel roll during the winter months.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sharks Cove, 59-711 Kamehameha Hwy between Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline, Pupukea, Oahu, HI 96712-9404

We will then cruise over to Shark's Cove, a crater of an extinct volcano semi submerged in water that's popular for Scuba divers in the summer months, a very unique landscape surrounded by lava formations that make up for stunning photos.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument, Pupukea Road, Pupukea, Oahu, HI 96712

Explore the largest Heiau on the island, this ancient Hawaiian sacred site covers roughly 2 acres on a hilltop overlooking Waimea Valley and Waimea Bay.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411

Afterwards we will head over to Waimea Valley Park where you can hike through a Hawaiian rainforest surrounded by giant ancient trees with an abundance of native flowers and birds, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to photograph birdlife.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Waimea Waterfall, Oahu, HI

At the end of Waimea valley lies Waimea Falls, a stunning waterfall deep inside the forest where you can take a dip if you like!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Haleiwa Town Center, 66-125, 66-145, 66-165, 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-1412

Afterwards, we will head over to the historical town of Haleiwa, a small country town full of colorful local boutiques and restaurants that represent the laid back island life style, it also has a very big food truck scene offering a variety of different foods, a great experience for foodies who love food trucks! also feel free to grab some delicious "shave ice" from the original Matsumoto's Shave Ice.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2915

Next stop we will head over to the famous Dole Pineapple Plantation where you can sample sweet Hawaiian pineapples, don't forget to try the pineapple whips, Dole's famous pineapple flavored ice cream, and check out the worlds largest outdoor maze!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Laniakea Beach, 574, 61-574 Pohaku Loa Way, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712

For our final stop we will explore Laniakea Beach also known as "turtle beach" where Green Sea Turtles like to swim up shore and rest upon the beach as the sun sets, you can admire these wonderful creatures basking in their natural habitat from a safe distance as well as a stunning sunset, a very memorable part of the trip.

Duration: 20 minutes