Dan and Mandy’s guidebook- Sightseeing Extravaganzas
Sightseeing
Come see one of the world's most active volcanoes! It's easy to spend multiple days visiting this stunning attraction. If you have limited time, the Kilauea visitor center is a great place to start. Driving the Chain of Craters road is one of the most scenic drives on the Big Island. The Thurston Lava Tube is easily accessible and very interesting. The Kilauea Iki Crater hike is a 4 mile round trip hike down into and across the Kilauea Iki crater floor. Seeing the glow of the lava lake in Halema'uma'u Crater is one of the most popular things to do during your visit to the National Park.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Come see one of the world's most active volcanoes! It's easy to spend multiple days visiting this stunning attraction. If you have limited time, the Kilauea visitor center is a great place to start. Driving the Chain of Craters road is one of the most scenic drives on the Big Island. The Thurston Lava Tube is easily accessible and very interesting. The Kilauea Iki Crater hike is a 4 mile round trip hike down into and across the Kilauea Iki crater floor. Seeing the glow of the lava lake in Halema'uma'u Crater is one of the most popular things to do during your visit to the National Park.
The Mauna Kea Summit and Observatory is a must see destination. Whether you are a novice star gazer or astronomical expert, few places on earth will get you feeling closer to the universe than atop of the Mauna Kea summit! Experience the sunset views looking towards Kona or the morning sunrise looking towards Hilo. Views are extraordinary during daylight hours and the nighttime star viewing is unparalleled, unless raining or overcast. Dress for the weather change! Light to mid-range insulated clothing is recommended, as the temperature is much cooler and oftentimes windy. 4X4 vehicles are mandatory to drive all the way up to the summit. 4X2 should get you to the observatory.
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Mauna Kea
The Mauna Kea Summit and Observatory is a must see destination. Whether you are a novice star gazer or astronomical expert, few places on earth will get you feeling closer to the universe than atop of the Mauna Kea summit! Experience the sunset views looking towards Kona or the morning sunrise looking towards Hilo. Views are extraordinary during daylight hours and the nighttime star viewing is unparalleled, unless raining or overcast. Dress for the weather change! Light to mid-range insulated clothing is recommended, as the temperature is much cooler and oftentimes windy. 4X4 vehicles are mandatory to drive all the way up to the summit. 4X2 should get you to the observatory.
This one of the most stunning overlooks you find anywhere on the Big Island. If you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you can take a drive down into the lower valley to see the distant Hiilawe Waterfall or explore the Waipio Black Sand beach. The narrow road that winds its way down into the valley is very steep and vehicles must take turns yielding to each other, as it is only one-lane wide.
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Waipio Valley Lookout
This one of the most stunning overlooks you find anywhere on the Big Island. If you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you can take a drive down into the lower valley to see the distant Hiilawe Waterfall or explore the Waipio Black Sand beach. The narrow road that winds its way down into the valley is very steep and vehicles must take turns yielding to each other, as it is only one-lane wide.
This is perhaps the islands most famous waterfall. There are actually two waterfalls within the State Park. There is a paved walking path that will loop you through a lush rainforest as you hear the sounds of the thundering water plunge into the gorge below. There is a small entrance fee and parking fee if you park within the designated parking lot.
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‘Akaka Falls
This is perhaps the islands most famous waterfall. There are actually two waterfalls within the State Park. There is a paved walking path that will loop you through a lush rainforest as you hear the sounds of the thundering water plunge into the gorge below. There is a small entrance fee and parking fee if you park within the designated parking lot.
Come for the waterfall but stay for the giant Banyan tree. This park boasts two awesome natural landmarks. The waterfall is a short hike from the parking lot. Early morning visits are the best for viewing an actual "rainbow" at the base of the falls. Explore the path that heads off to the left of the falls to witness one of the largest Banyan trees you will see on the Big Island. Many visitors take time to climb into the towering tree- with some letting out their inner Tarzan or Jane spirit!
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Rainbow Falls
Come for the waterfall but stay for the giant Banyan tree. This park boasts two awesome natural landmarks. The waterfall is a short hike from the parking lot. Early morning visits are the best for viewing an actual "rainbow" at the base of the falls. Explore the path that heads off to the left of the falls to witness one of the largest Banyan trees you will see on the Big Island. Many visitors take time to climb into the towering tree- with some letting out their inner Tarzan or Jane spirit!
No trip to the Big Island is complete without a visit to the gorgeous tropical garden and bioreserve. Come experience how the dream of founder Dan Lutkenhouse Sr. has transformed and preserved the beauty of the Onomea Valley forever. A paved path takes you up and down the valley as you explore the garden. A visitor store with restrooms is on-site where you park and pay the entrance fee.
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Hardin ng mga Tropikal na Halamanan ng Hawaii
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyNo trip to the Big Island is complete without a visit to the gorgeous tropical garden and bioreserve. Come experience how the dream of founder Dan Lutkenhouse Sr. has transformed and preserved the beauty of the Onomea Valley forever. A paved path takes you up and down the valley as you explore the garden. A visitor store with restrooms is on-site where you park and pay the entrance fee.
This is a free ornamental Japanese garden park. It is the largest Japanese style garden outside of Japan. It is easily accessible off Banyan Drive near Hilo Bay. It is also next to Coconut Island Park. This is a beautiful picture worthy setting.
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Liliuokalani Park at Mga Hardin
189 Lihiwai StThis is a free ornamental Japanese garden park. It is the largest Japanese style garden outside of Japan. It is easily accessible off Banyan Drive near Hilo Bay. It is also next to Coconut Island Park. This is a beautiful picture worthy setting.
The Historic "Red Road" ( HWY 137) near Pahoa is a scenic drive that will take you through the 2018 lava flows, along the SE coast, and through lush jungle. Viewing the most recent "fissure 8 cinder cone" is also possible within Leilani Estates.
State Highway 137
State Highway 137The Historic "Red Road" ( HWY 137) near Pahoa is a scenic drive that will take you through the 2018 lava flows, along the SE coast, and through lush jungle. Viewing the most recent "fissure 8 cinder cone" is also possible within Leilani Estates.
Enjoy a beautiful walk through a coconut lined path down to the ocean before taking in the festivities at Uncle Robert's Awa Bar. Note the Awa bar is only open on Wednesday's between 5-9pm. Go early if you want free parking along the entrance road or simply pay to park in the lava covered parking lot- which is much closer to the market area and the path leading to the ocean.
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Uncle Robert's Awa Bar at Farmers Market
12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach RdEnjoy a beautiful walk through a coconut lined path down to the ocean before taking in the festivities at Uncle Robert's Awa Bar. Note the Awa bar is only open on Wednesday's between 5-9pm. Go early if you want free parking along the entrance road or simply pay to park in the lava covered parking lot- which is much closer to the market area and the path leading to the ocean.
This is only one of four green sand beaches in the world. This is a 5.6 mile roundtrip hike from the parking lot to the beach and back. Note it is illegal to take a vehicle or ride with someone to the beach. It is also a sacred place, so please respect the land and local Hawaiian culture by walking to the beach- Mahalo
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Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
This is only one of four green sand beaches in the world. This is a 5.6 mile roundtrip hike from the parking lot to the beach and back. Note it is illegal to take a vehicle or ride with someone to the beach. It is also a sacred place, so please respect the land and local Hawaiian culture by walking to the beach- Mahalo
This is a National historic park on the SW side of the Big Island. This park is an excellent way to experience traditional Hawaiian culture and history. Bring along your snorkel gear and mix in a snorkel adventure next door at the world famous "Two-step" beach.
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Nasyonal na Makasaysayang Parke ng Pu'uhonua O Honaunau
State Highway 160This is a National historic park on the SW side of the Big Island. This park is an excellent way to experience traditional Hawaiian culture and history. Bring along your snorkel gear and mix in a snorkel adventure next door at the world famous "Two-step" beach.
If you love coffee and would like to visit a working coffee farm with visitor tours, check out this award winning coffee plantation, café, and gift shop.
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Hilo Coffee Mill
17-995 Volcano RdIf you love coffee and would like to visit a working coffee farm with visitor tours, check out this award winning coffee plantation, café, and gift shop.
One of Hawaii' most famous black sand beaches. Green sea turtles are one of the main attractions.
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Punalu‘u Beach
One of Hawaii' most famous black sand beaches. Green sea turtles are one of the main attractions.
Beautiful Onomea Overlook and trail. Don't miss this beautiful overlook and paved trail hike down to the ocean on your way to the nearby Botanical Gardens. Note: You can't access the botanical garden from this trail.
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Onomea Bay Trail
27-547 Mamalahoa HwyBeautiful Onomea Overlook and trail. Don't miss this beautiful overlook and paved trail hike down to the ocean on your way to the nearby Botanical Gardens. Note: You can't access the botanical garden from this trail.
This is a local favorite for surfing and swimming in a freshwater river that flows into the ocean. Enjoy the beautiful views and watch the local surfers in action.
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Honoli'i Beach Park
This is a local favorite for surfing and swimming in a freshwater river that flows into the ocean. Enjoy the beautiful views and watch the local surfers in action.