Did you know that surfing - or He'e Nalu - was born as a favourite pastime and a gift to the world from the ancient Hawaiians?

Oahu's own Duke Kahanomoku brought the love of surfing to the world in the early 20th Century and today Oahu is the birthplace of modern surfing. The perfect wave conditions make Waikiki one of the best places to take surf lessons.  While, the North Shore is the best place to watch surfers compete on monster waves at the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Competition during the Winter.

The little town of Haleiwa on Oahu's North Shore is affectionately known, the world around, as the surfing capital of the world .  This rustic little town is home to charming art galleries, great eateries, a surf Museum and delicious shave ice stands.  So get energised on Oahu and discover the perfect outdoor pleasure with surfing lessons in Waikiki or by challenging the waves in the country on the North Shore.