Oahu Hawaii

History of Oahu

Oahu Island Hawaii

Oahu was the last island conquered by Kamehameha the Great in 1795. Kamehameha and his fleet of canoes landed on the beaches of Waikiki and went into battle with the Oahu warriors of Kalanikupule, the King of Oahu.

Oahu was also one of the first islands sighted by the crew of HMS Resolution on the 18th January 1778.

However, one of the most famous events occurred much later and forms part of our own modern history. That event was the attack on Pearl Harbour by the Japanese on December 7th 1941.

Geography of Oahu

Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian Island. Oahu has two mountain ranges which were formed from two separate volcanoes.

General Information of Kauai

Oahu is a popular tourist destination and is the most developed of the Hawaiian Islands. Oahu is home to Honolulu, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour. Despite the developments Oahu remains and island of outstanding beauty, with excellent beaches and plenty of opportunity for swimming and, of course, surfing.

Climate in Kauai

The average daily maximum temperature of Oahu is 84oF and the daily minimum average temperature is 70oF.