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Hiking on the Kohala Coast
is one of the favorite island activities our Big island visitors
love to do when not relaxing, sunbathing, boogie boarding or snorkeling
on the Kohala Coast beaches. Pololu Valley (North Kohala) and Waipio
Valley (Hamakua Coast) are in short driving distances from all the
Kohala Coast resorts, Kohala Coast vacation condos or vacation rentals
and offer moderate and challenging hikes or walks.
Kohala Coast Beach walk - one way about
45 minutes
leads from
Holoholokai Beach Park, next to Mauna Lani Orchid Fairmont, to the
Beach Club at Mauna Lani Resort. Park your car at the Park. before
going on your beach walk, check out the Hawaiian petroglyphs located
near the parking area. Bring your hat, plenty of sunscreen, water
and your camera. If you want to swim or snorkel at the end of your
walk, bring appropriate equipment...the water is full of tropical
fish. Restrooms and outdoor showers are available.
On your beach walk, you will see sunbathing sea
turtles at Orchid at Mauna Lani. If you are interested in learning
more about tropical fish and how the ancient Hawaiians lived in
this area, plan your beach walk on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday
and join the 10:30 a.m. fish tour at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel.
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Mauna Lani
Bay Hotel 'Fish Tour' |
Ancient
Hawaiian fish ponds |
After viewing a huge array of tropical fish, sting
rays, sea turtles, baby sharks and listening and learning more about
these ocean creatures - your kids will love the stop for the fish
tour, as at the end of the tour, each one of them will get some
fish food to feed the koi fish at the hotel ponds - continue on
your ocean trail past the ancient Hawaiian fish ponds. Don't miss
to have a glimpse at the waters. You might be lucky and spot a puffer
fish or huge eels.
Hope you have bathing suits and snorkel gear &
sunscreen in your packback. You have arrived at one of the finest
snorkel beaches on the Kohala Coast. Outdoor showers plus restrooms
are available. It's time for a break and cool off in the Pacific
waters after your sunny walk along the coast. And if you forgot
to pack a snack, you can have a wonderful lunch right here by the
ocean overlooking the sparkling ocean waters of the Kohala Coast.
Ocean activities are available as well. Just check with their desk
for rates and reservations for another visit to this beautiful spot
in Paradise.
Hiking North Kohala and Hamakua Coast
Pololu Valley (North Kohala) and Waipio Valley
(Hamakua Coast) are in short driving distances from the Kohala Coast
Resorts and offer hiking fans moderate and challenging hikes. We'd
like to provide Big Island visitors to the Kohala Coast with a taste
of a few easy hiking adventures. Those hikes or walks can also be
managed with children and one doesn't need a permit. If you want
to go for the more 'challenging' hikes, you'd better join for your
own safety one of the guided tours from Hawaiian Walkways.
Waipio Valley Rim Hike (also known as
White Rd Hike) - about 2 hr round trip
Located along the Hamakua Coast on the northeastern
coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i, Waipi'o Valley is the largest
and southernmost of the seven valleys on the windward side of the
Kohala Mountains. Waipi'o is a mile wide at the coast and almost
six miles deep. At the coast there is a beautiful black sand beach.
On either side of the valley are cliffs reaching almost 2000 feet
with cascading waterfalls.
Unfortunately, the famous White Rd Hike to the
Valley rim with stunning views of the valley, waterfalls and ocean
is not available anymore for hikers. The beginning of the hike was
leading through private land. The owners claimed now their rights
and don't allow private persons to cross their land anymore. You
can still do this wonderful hike but will have to pay for it when
joining Hawaiian Walkways,
which offer this hike with some of the most experienced hiking guides
on the Big Island.
There is also the option to drive to Waipio Valley
Lookout (views are stunning!). Walking from there into the valley
is quite challenging but will reward you with an unforgetable view
into this 6-mile deep valley on one side and crashing ocean waves
with experienced Hawaiian surfers on the other. Have your bathing
suit for a dip in the ocean, sunscreen, water and snacks available.
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View of Waipio Valley |
View of Pololu Valley |
Pololu Valley Hikes
Similar to Waipio Valley,
you have different options with famous Pololu Valley in North Kohala.
There is a very challenging hike from Pololu Valley Lookout on trails
above the valley winding underneath waterfalls. Spectacular views
will reward your efforts. However, because of the difficulty of
this hike a permit is required (ask in brown building next to gas
station in Hawi for the office which can issue one!).
However, if you are more
concerned about your safety, you'd better want to sign up with an
experienced hiking Big Island company which has this trail in their
program. Another, but easy, option is the hike (20-min. one way)
down the trail into the valley along the serpentines. The most beautiful
black sand beach (swimming not recommended!) and spectacular views
of cliffs along the North Coast shore will be extremely rewarding.
Have fun hiking Kohala Coast and the Big Island!
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