Honolulu is served by the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu and is Hawaii's major airport serving as the entry port for most of Hawaii's visitors. The airport is located 7.5 miles from the Waikiki hotels and takes approximately 20 minutes in a taxi. For further information about airport transportation, please visit our Airport Transportation page or www.honoluluairport.com.

Traveling to the U.S.

All HOSW 2010 participants are responsible for accessing information about and providing the necessary documents required by the State of Hawai'i, the United States and attendees' own governments to attend HOSW 2010.

International travellers should check with their respective immigration departments to determine whether they need to complete an ESTA, such as is required by the Australian Immigration Department.  Check the website here for more information.

Passport
All international travelers are required to have a passport to enter the United States. When entering the United States, you may be fingerprinted.

Visa
Visas are not necessary for citizens of Australia, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom and 20 other countries identified here . All others must apply to U.S. embassies for a visa to enter the United States.

Consulates in Hawaii
Foreign embassies are located in Washington, D.C.

There are consulate offices in Hawai‘i for American Samoa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Samoa, and Tonga.

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative provides travel information for residents of Bermuda, Canada, United States and the Caribbean Region.

Plant Guidelines for Importation to Hawai'i. Hawai'i Department of Agriculture information for those planning to bring plants or plant products to Hawai'i.


While in Hawai'i

Electricity. As in the U.S. and Canada, Hawai‘i uses 110-120 volts AC (60 cycles) compared to 220-240 volts AC (50 cycles) in most of Europe, Australia, New Zealand. It may be useful to bring a converter and a power strip for more than one electronic device.

 

Weather.  Hawai'i temperatures vary little throughout the year, making the climate in Hawai'i quite consistent.  The are two main seasons:  the season of Kau (dry season) from May to October, and Ho'oilo (rainy season) from November to April.  One of the warmer months, September offers an average daytime temperature of 89.4º F (31.9º C).  Nighttime temperatures may drop 10º F.  Rainfall in September is minimal, skies are mostly sunny, and breezy tradewinds average 11 MPH.  Click here for Current Conditions.


For more information, please contact Papa Ola Lokahi
894 Queen Street Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 597-6550
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