Page 5) Things to Do in Oahu in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Time

Reviewed by: Frank

We had a great time on the tour very easygoing and fun to meet new people

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/20
Activity Date:	2022/01/18

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Wonderful tour to appreciate Hawaiian history and delicacies! Great for newcomers and locals alike :)

Reviewed by: Clarisse

Overall, this is the best tour for anyone wanting to see the major highlights of Oahu with wonderful opportunities to enjoy Hawaii's culinary delights. Our family has been to Oahu at least 4 times, so we thought we had seen it all, but this tour really allowed us to appreciate the beautiful island of Oahu even more. Our local tour guide, Tony, was very kind, informative and funny and really treated us like "ohana." He definitely made the tour memorable. He shared a lot of great recommendations! We loved the subtle but impactful hospitality touches of the tour, such as the free water bottle and malasada.

What we really loved about the tour was having a variety of stops that allowed you to appreciate the surrounding nature, history and food of Hawaii. There is something for everyone!

For the ocean lovers, make sure to sit on the passenger hand side of the bus because you will have ocean views throughout the journey. The stops at Hanauma Bay and the Pali really help you appreciate the lush surroundings.

For foodies, not only do you get a taste of the poi malasadas from Kamehameha Bakery during your journey, but you get to visit: 1) Tropical Farms where you can taste and purchase locally grown macadamia nuts, coffee and other island delights. Our favorite flavors of the macadamia nuts were the cinnamon glazed and maui onion. 2) Haleiwa town where you can enjoy the delicious garlic shrimp. We went to Camaron Shrimp Truck which serves theirs peeled with rice, salad and a slice of fresh pineapple. I really loved the coconut shrimp which comes with a side of the garlic sauce. The shrimp was crispy and scrumptious! 3) Dole Plantation where you can try their world famous Dole Whip! We got a cup of Dole whip with fresh pineapple topping each bec it's too good to share. Make sure to line up when you arrive because it gets busy!

For newbies, this tour is a great way to see it all in one day.

This tour is highly recommended!

Lovely informative tour sheet provided
Delicious poi malasada while enjoying the view at Hanauma Bay
Decadent shrimp plate from Camaron Shrimp Truck in Haliewa
Serene ambience of Byodo-In Temple
Window view of Chinaman's Hat
Very comfortable and spacious seats of the tour bus

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/17
Activity Date:	2022/01/14

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Brandon

My family and I enjoyed this activity very much!!! We got to see other parts of the island that we wouldn't be able to do on our own.
We loved the Dole plantation and the Hale'iwa town, all the locals are very friendly.
We will definitely book this again if we get to come back!!

Thank you so much for this adventure!!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/10
Activity Date:	2022/01/07

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing tour!!!

Reviewed by: Debranma

My three teenagers and I had a great time visiting all of the places that Hawaii has to offer. Besides all the pretty places we loved learning about the history of Hawaii, our bus driver was very nice and very knowledgeable. My favorite part was definitely the breathtaken views everywhere.
I would recommend to other people doing the tour, to have good night sleep the night before, so you dont fall asleep and miss part of the fantastic ride around the Island.
The tour does have a bunch of stops and the driver will give you enough time on each one of them.

Mahalo!!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/10
Activity Date:	2022/01/07

Secrets of North Shore Off-Road Expedition Tour with Freshwater Pool Swim

Best Experience on the Island

Reviewed by: M Garcia

This was our top experience we had on the island. The tour was beyond fun, like Indiana Jones in real life. The info our guide had on the flora and fauna was amazing. Seeing the farmland and the plants were amazing and it was great to get some history and culture along with it. We got stuck in the mud but had a great time regardless. Just really helped to give us a full experience. Highly recommend for any who wants to go a little off roading and see some great views.

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Packages:	Off-Road Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/09
Activity Date:	2021/12/17

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

Great hike with amazing views and awesome guide!

Reviewed by: Tim & Meosha

Very happy with the entire experience. Ryan was awesome to have as a guide. Would definitely do it again. Hike was super fun and informative, and the river crossings and swimming hole at the end of the first half was great. Nothing but great things to say!. Thanks Ryan for the awesome day and super chill time today. Can't wait until the camping experience is up and running so I can take another trip out here and sign right up!

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Packages:	The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/07
Activity Date:	2022/01/06

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Exceptional!

Reviewed by: ARavat

A very well conducted tour highlighting the must see's around Oah'u. Danny, our guide provided us with so much information, both historical as well as cultural, making the experience memorable, despite the rains. Our entire group felt like an extended family, long-lost cousins just Danny mentioned, who stepped up to help me when I had a minor mishap. And Danny thank you for the tasty malasadas :)

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/12
Activity Date:	2021/12/06

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Saw the whole island!

Reviewed by: Kevin

This was a surreal experience! Toured the whole island of Oahu and saw so many sites I didn't even know about when I first researched the island. I was very impressed as was the whole family!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/12/08
Activity Date:	2021/11/21

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

Wonderful Trip with Kimokeo

Reviewed by: david.han@liteon.com

Our tour guide Kimokeo Ca on 12/04/21, 7:45am-5:45pm

* Knowledgeable, friendly, energetic and also humorous guy
* My family of 3 have a wonderful time and learn all the details about culture & facts around the Oahu island.
* He manure the vehicle comfortably and safe.

But sadly, in the end, he failed to mentioned to us and stop the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hotel where we stayed in. I have to personally go to the front asking and tell him to STOP, but it already pass a few hundred yard from the original pickup location. I am kind of reluctant to give him the gratuity in the first place but since he has been very good the whole day, so I pass it to you anyway.

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Packages:	Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/12/06
Activity Date:	2021/12/04

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

Reviewed by: Alesia C

I had the best time!!! The staff was so friendly and nice and we even got a little special guitar performance on the way back to the island. The lunch was spectacular and if there are any leftovers, they will be given! But it is very filling! I can’t imagine what I’d do if I came to Hawaii and missed this tour! I wholeheartedly recommend this!!!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/12/02
Activity Date:	2021/11/28

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing round tour of Oahu

Reviewed by: Ivan

The grand circle island tour was just amazing, some really nice places were visited and we had some time to enjoy them as well as having some amazing views of Oahu island. Lola is the best tour guide!! Not only she is nice and funny she kept us informed all the tour with interesting facts about the places visited and about the island and Hawaiian culture in general.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/11/17
Activity Date:	2021/11/14

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Loved this!!

Reviewed by: Awesome day!

Cousin G was awesome! We had a great day. The morning activity we chose snorkeling. Unfortunately for others, the falls were closing on Monday’s starting THAT day due to covid restrictions, so everyone had to do snorkeling. Had some food from shrimp truck, it was okay. We stopped at a macadamia nut and coffee tasting place, that was really cool. We did kayaking for our afternoon activity- not a lot of shade so definitely bring sunscreen or wear a long sleeve top, we roasted on the river. Then we stopped in town. Was a great day on the north shore, thanks again cousin g!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/13

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Waikiki Fun Day

Reviewed by: Ollie

We took the round the Oahu Island tour. Best thing we could’ve done. The entire day we were shown fantastic sights, historic points, and history of the island. Dole PineApple Farm and the Macadamia Nut Farms were great stopping areas to have fun shopping. Please ask for the tour guide Lola- you won’t regret it as she is very knowledgeable about the entire island and it’s history. The bus today is well worth it.

View from the mountain
Portuguese donuts given on bus

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/22

Waikiki to North Shore Haleiwa Shuttle - Round Trip Shared Ride Service with Free Time to Explore

Great Service

Reviewed by: Jeff

I never write reviews, but figure I would with this because of how good the experience was. The driver was on time, communicative, helpful, and courteous. He even got out of the van to find me during the departure. And with that said, the van was clean and spacious. I'd definitely roll with this company again. Mahalo for a great experience!

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Packages:	7:30 AM Shuttle to Haleiwa Town
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/09/05
Activity Date:	2021/08/29

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

It was an amazing day!

Reviewed by: Donald Francis

BK was an awesome host. He did a great job of narrating while driving safely.
He also kept a very clean restroom on the bus.
Thanks BK!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/27
Activity Date:	2021/08/25

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best bus tour in Oahu

Reviewed by: Gil

Kalani was our driver we were greeted with a smile. We made a couple stops for the remaining passengers. Than we were off all the stops that were made we were not rushed but Kalani did give us times and reminders to be back on the bus and at our food stops told us were to go to beat the long lines and eat the best food. Kalani was very informative and kept everyone involved. Thank you again for the memories and great times. We saw Oahu in a way that set us up to know were to go when we come back and have more time to be on the island.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/22
Activity Date:	2021/08/20

Waikiki to North Shore Haleiwa Shuttle - Round Trip Shared Ride Service with Free Time to Explore

perfect trip to north shore!

Reviewed by: haseong kim

north shore shuttle tour was totally awesome! The tour guide was so kind and nice. He explained about some tourist attractions as well as drived me to north shore. He drived me to famous valley and even food truck. So I could go some place I wanted easily.
I was really satisfied with this tour.

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Packages:	2-for-1 Review Rebate Special / North Shore Shuttle
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/08/08
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

North Shore Tour

Reviewed by: Hannah McKinney

This was an amazing experience for our girls trip. If you are looking for fun activities that are self guided this is the tour for you. We did the snorkeling and paddle boarding both were extremely fun and we had plenty of time to do both. The price was great and included everything we needed. We got to see 2/3 of Oahu, which was beautiful. Our tour guide was Sam he was helpful and funny. Would recommend this tour/activity day to anyone!!

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We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing trip! And that Sam was helpful and funny! We hope to see you again on the surf bus, the original north shore tour!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/08/04
Activity Date:	2021/08/02

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Surf bus on North Shore

Reviewed by: Civitastours.com

Cousin G was a wonderful driver and guide. He provided great local information and the activities were so fun that everyone was exhausted! This is a great addition to any first timer and well worth it!

Mahalo,

Civitas Tours

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/29
Activity Date:	2021/07/27

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Simply Amazing

Reviewed by: Dene Starks-McGee

Lola is the absolute best tour guide ever. She made the trip fun and informative. We are requesting her every time we do this tour. This was our honeymoon trip and first time ever in Hawaii and this was actually our first tour.

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/10
Activity Date:	2021/06/15

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Tour

Reviewed by: Nancy

Our tour guide was the best Kulani! Very informative tour of Oahu. Just a little helpful tip to people buying this tour. The information for the tour indicates breakfast included, however it wasn't an adequate breakfast. It was a hawaiian donut and water. Maybe it would better to say small snack included instead of breakfast. Our tour guide is an asset to his employer. If you've never been to Oahu, you should take the tour! I went with my family of 7 which included 5 adults and 2 teenagers. They loved it!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/03
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Oahu Circle Tour with Kalani

Reviewed by: JYang

This was such a great way to see the amazing sights of Oahu without the hassle of driving or looking/paying for parking! The bus was clean including the restroom and we felt safe being driven by our guide Kalani. He was both humorous and informative, we could tell he really loved his culture and the island.

The time allotted for each location was perfect. It was a long, adventurous day but we enjoyed every minute of it! We will definitely book with this tour company should we visit the island again.

Tropical farm

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/02
Activity Date:	2021/06/27

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

EXCELLENT! Can't say enough good

Reviewed by: tilks

Lola our driver was awesome! She was funny and knowledgeable and helpful. The stops she made for photos were prime spots and we got some great shots. Very helpful in letting us know good places to eat and shop as well. Excellent tour!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Did not get picked up

Reviewed by: Remy

My family and I were very excited to do the Deluxe Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour. Unfortunately, the bus did not pick us up. I contacted dispatch 5 min. before pick up time to make sure we were in the right spot and we were. Buses came and went and our bus never arrived. According to dispatch, the bus was there waiting for us for 15 minutes. What was upsetting was the bus is a deluxe big bus and not a van. You cannot miss it! Although this was a huge disappointment and a waste of time, I give 5 STARS to costumer service for Veltra. She took care of my concerns and was very easy and friendly to talk to. I'm sure there was a miscommunication somewhere and a huge error. I will be getting a full refund and may use them again in the future. Everyone deserves a second chance!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Could be better

Reviewed by: Remy

First time taking the Surf Bus. Driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Didn't like his attitude at first because he had a way of making you feel foolish but at the end, he turned out to be a nice guide. My family and I did the waterfall hike and kayaking. The waterfall hike was timed for three hours. It was a beautiful hike through Waimea Valley seeing tropical plants and birds. To my surprise, the waterfall was smaller than I thought. There were too many people swimming already and it was only 10am. My kids did not want to swim because of the amount of people in the water. Even after the hike, and the waterfall and even ate lunch at the cafe, three hours was too much. It could've been spent doing other activities. We went kayaking in the afternoon. My family enjoyed that even though we didn't see any turtles. We were disappointed that we couldn't walk to town and get shaved ice because the line was too long. All in all, my family had a decent time.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/07/01

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Oahu Island Circle Tour

Reviewed by: David & Anita Lewis

Kalani was our driver and was excellent! His knowledge of the island and suggestions made the tour for my wife and I. There was no way that we would have been able to hit every spot that we went to, especially with cost of rental cars on the island being so high. When in Oahu Royal Stars is a great option to boost your knowledge of and appreciation for the island. Because of Kalani, we have a new respect for the island of Oahu, its beauty, and the Hawaiian Culture and history. We also learned some new Hawaiian terms/phrases (a ole pila kia) Mahalo Nui Loa!
David and Anita Lewis

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/29
Activity Date:	2021/06/25

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

AWESOME time!

Reviewed by: tilks

Awesome time! Our driver Lola was excellent, best tour driver we've ever had! Fun, funny and informative. Fun stops and beautiful area! Highly recommend, especially our driver Lola! We learned a lot about the different areas, plenty of stops for pictures and shopping! She told us what places were good to eat at and was very helpful in general!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/28
Activity Date:	2021/06/20

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best tour in Oahu!!!

Reviewed by: Priscilla

It was our first time in Oahu and the tour was really worth it. Seemed the island was packed of tourist the time of visit so the tour was a way to go see some attractions. Lola the best tour guide, made our tour fun and exciting. She was knowledgeable. Thanks Lola for the breakfast and water!!!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/20
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Enjoyable tour!

Reviewed by: Joey

It was nice to learn more about the island history from the tour guide. It was a fun experience! It was a long tour so we looked at many attractions! They also offered water and donut for breakfast! It was a nice breakfast!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/19
Activity Date:	2021/06/17

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing Time!

Reviewed by: Samantha Q

I highly recommend this tour! I had so much fun on this tour and the tour guide, Kalani, was absolutely amazing! We saw so many beautiful sights on this tour and learnt lot about the history of Hawaii. The 90 minute stop in Haleiwa was a perfect amount of time to grab a bite to eat and walk around to see the cute town!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One 50% Off [April - June]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/18
Activity Date:	2021/06/04

Things to Do in Oahu in 2025 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Haleiwa Town, North Shore in Oahu

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Great Time

Wonderful tour to appreciate Hawaiian history and delicacies! Great for newcomers and locals alike :)

Beautiful

Amazing tour!!!

Best Experience on the Island

Great hike with amazing views and awesome guide!

Exceptional!

Saw the whole island!

Wonderful Trip with Kimokeo

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

Amazing round tour of Oahu

Loved this!!

Waikiki Fun Day

Great Service

It was an amazing day!

Best bus tour in Oahu

perfect trip to north shore!

North Shore Tour

Surf bus on North Shore

Simply Amazing

Great Tour

Oahu Circle Tour with Kalani

EXCELLENT! Can't say enough good

Did not get picked up

Could be better

Great Oahu Island Circle Tour

AWESOME time!

Best tour in Oahu!!!

Enjoyable tour!

Amazing Time!

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