Kohala Coast Vacation Guide lists Hawaii vacation + Big Island vacation information with emphasis on Kohala Coast vacation

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Watch humpback whales and wild dolphins on the Kohala Coast
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island has been and still is the most distinctive and fascinating destination on a Big Island vacation. It's worthwhile a visit during your stay on the Kohala Coast. Taking Hwy 19 it's about a 2-hr drive from the Kohala Coast via Hilo to Volcanoes National Park. If you schedule plenty of time for your trip to Volcano, you have a chance to visit Waipio Valley Lookout, Akaka Waterfalls and Hilo Rainbow Falls. Check on lava flow update on-line or at the phone number of Volcanoes Park 808-985-6000. You can also receive a detailed weather report there. Live Kilauea Volcano pictures are captured by webcam at Puu Oo vent.

If you want to spend the night near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, see our listings of fully equipped Volcano accommodations, Volcano vacation rentals, vacation homes or B&Bs close to Volcanoes National Park.

 

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Visitor  enjoys lava flow
June 2004 lava flow in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, thousands of visitors  watch the lava flow
Volcanoes Park and Pele show their own creations
Kilauea volcano becomes alive in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

We recommend to get an early start fom your vacation home or vacation condo on the Kohala Coast. Best to plan a day trip. Just to name a few attractive sights on your way to or from Volcano:

Waipio Valley Lookout on the Hamakua Coast - see virtual tour of Hawaii
Visit famous Akaka Waterfalls - see virtual tour of Hawaii
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Hilo, one of the most beautiful places in Hawaii. A unique tropical nature preserve.
Hilo Zoo.com Friends of the Zoo. Welcome to the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo.
On your way to or back from Volcano, don't miss the biggest Farmer's market of the Big
Island Hilo Farmer's market with the freshest tropical fruits, tropical flowers and vegetables at very affordable prices plus Hawaiian gifts and crafts. Days: Wednesday and Saturday (big time!). A few stands are always open during the rest of the week.

Volcanoes National Park www.nps.gov/havo

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was established in 1916 as the country’s 13th National Park. It was created to preserve the region’s unique volcanic features, its early human history, and the plant and animal life that is part of this special bio-region. The National Park service is responsible for the protection of this great resource and its visitors.

Watch Hawaii's active volcano from the air.

Check with Big Island helicopter companies for prices on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tours