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Best of all ... the remains of an ancient place of worship next to the mouth of the River Wailua. When you visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, plan on spending at least one night in the vicinity.

Though this is the best time to spot whales off the Lanai coast, it's also the most expensive time to fly to Hawaii. For prime whale-watching, plan your visit between January and April.