Hawaii - Suggestions

With that dynamic, I’d fly into Oahu and start there and end in Maui

Oahu has the zoo, aquarium, the Hilton lagoon and Ala Moana park which are calm beaches good for little kids. Plus I’m sure the little one would love a day at the Polynesian cultural center.

Unless you plan on staying there the whole time, I wouldn’t do the big island. Not a lot of things for a 6 year old to do.

I second the suggestion to add Oahu. Our family's favorite is Kauai, but Maui is also wonderful. I'd shy away from the Big Island as it does require more time in a car.

Maui’s road to Hana is very cool. If you go, you should not worry about making the whole trip but should stop on the way to visit the many waterfalls and pools

Kauai is my favorite, specifically I would recommend staying near poipu beach. Book a charter to Napoli Coast and take the Gypsy Guide driving tour of the island.

Appreciating all the advice mates

Honestly with a child, I’d go to Kauai and stay in the Poipu area. They have some secluded beaches for kids and then go to Oahu. More things for the child to do. Maui, with the road to Hana and the sure size of Hawaii, make for long days in the car. Like I said earlier, unless you’re planning on staying at the resort on the big island, l wouldn’t recommend going there. What makes it my favorite is all the different things that it provides. To really enjoy it you have to plan your days accordingly. There is lots of driving but if you plan it right, you can maximize your time. Then if Kilauea is erupting, you just throw a wrench in the plans and go. I’ve been to all 5, including Lanai, and they all are wonderful. If you don’t want to explore much, Oahu and Kauai are your two choices.