Diamond Head Hike

Bike ride along Waikiki Beach Strip  - B. O'Rourke 2016

Looking NW, an Aerial perspective of Diamond Head Crater - Google Maps 2016

Whilst in Waikiki, The Diamond Head Hike was on our to do list. We allocated half a day to hire bikes and ride up to the start of the Diamond Head Hike from where we set off on an adventure to the top. Studying geology, I was particularly interested in the structure that had been left behind. Concrete paths and steep stairways lead to the lookout with great views. To the North West we could overlook Waikiki Beach, looking east in to the belly of the crater, on the horizon we could make out Koko Head crater and South into the pacific ocean as far as the eye could see. Along the ridge-line of the crater were abandoned former war bunkers.

An Easterly perspective looking down into the belly of the crater - B. O'Rourke 2016

Looking down onto Waikiki Beach - B. O'Rourke 2016

Once we'd completed the hike and were at the bottom of the pathway, we decided to treat ourselves with a cool and refreshing shave ice. We then rode our bikes around the other side of the crater where we had magnificent views overlooking surf beaches, beautiful homes and a lighthouse. We then stopped in at quite secluded little beach and enjoyed a swim, hot after our bike ride. 

An awesome memory was made that day.