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Highway 3, Koʻolau Range Mountains & Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve

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Arguably the most beautiful drives in Oahu, this highway is also rumored to be the most expensive — and it's easy to see why! Along the scenic route, you're surrounded by vibrant green mountains as the road snakes through a utopia of tropical forestry. (before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations and permit requirements)

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Easy
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Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

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  • Drone
  • Wide-angle lens (optional)

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N21° 24' 22.068"W157° 49' 04.7856"
This drone view of Highway 3, the Koʻolau Range mountains and the Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve was taken from a nearby neighborhood street, just off of the highway. I've also taken this shot on my camera from a local helicopter tour, so there are two ways to get a similar perspective. To get to my drone take-off location, drive along tbe Kahekili Highway and then turn onto Kahuhipa St. Next, turn left on Loli't Street and keep driving all the way back onto the street until you arrive at the GPS coordinates. From there, you can fly your drone southwest so it's positioned over Highway 3.

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