bigisland.org 800-648-2441 Kaua‘i O‘ahu Ni‘ihau Moloka‘i La–na‘i Maui Kaho‘olawe Hawai‘i Drive Times THE HAWAIIAN From Kona International ISLANDS Airport at Kea-hole to: Ha-puna Beach Park: . 40 min (25 miles) Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: . 3 hrs, 15 min (110 miles) Hilo: . 2 hrs, 30 min (90 miles) Honoka‘a: . 1 hr, 10 min (51 miles) Itin erary N o tes Kailua-Kona: . 15 min (9 miles) Kealakekua Bay: . 45 min (25 miles) Keauhou: . .. 25 min (14 miles) ___________________________________________________________ Waimea: . 45 min (37 miles) ___________________________________________________________ From Hilo International Airport to: Ha-puna Beach Park: . 1 hr, 45 min (78 miles) ___________________________________________________________ Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: . 45 min (31 miles) ___________________________________________________________ Honoka‘a: . 1 hr, 15 min (45 miles) Kailua-Kona: . 2 hrs, 30 min (90 miles) Waimea: . 1 hr, 30 min (64 miles) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ gohawaii.com 800-GoHawaii ©2011 Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau Hawai‘i Island is a landscape under construction. From beneath magnificent Kı¯lauea, molten lava flows upward from the earth’s core and then oozes down long slopes into the sea to further expand the shoreline of the largest and youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. Along with the wonder of the new, this Island has historic heiau (temples), rich culture and timeless beauty. Wide-open spaces and uncrowded natural landscapes invite exploration as the sweet tropical air invigorates body and spirit. There is no place on earth like Hawai‘i Island. ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS Garden on the four-mile scenic Kona Side Ka‘u¯ & Puna route approximately eight Kohala Side NELHA Ka Lae (South Point) miles north of Hilo . Guided and Waimea Learn about Hawai‘i Island Here is the southernmost point self-guided tours are available The upland town of Waimea aquaculture, ocean thermal of land in the United States . at World Botanical Gardens, is paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) energy conversion, ocean To reach the rocky shoreline, 16 miles north of Hilo . Just a country . Several area ranches water desalination and more at take the narrow South Point few miles south of town at the offer the opportunity to ride the Natural Energy Laboratory Road 12-miles past open plains Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo, 100 the range in a guided tour of Hawai‘i Authority . and windmills . varieties of Palm join more than the pastures with spectacular 75 animal species in the only views of the coastline and Kaloko-Honoko-hau National Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach tropical rainforest zoo in the peaks . Historical Park The black sand at Punalu‘u, United States . - - The 1,160-acre park seeks to located between the towns of Hawı and Kapa‘au preserve, protect and interpret Na-‘alehu and Pa-hala, is formed ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center Located at the northern tip of the traditional native Hawaiian from hardened lava that has of Hawai‘i the island, the once-plantation activities and culture that been weathered and crumbled Located on a nine-acre campus towns of Ha-wı- and Kapa‘au are thrived on the site . into tiny particles . above the University of Hawai‘i home to a number of boutiques, at Hilo, the center explores the restaurants and art galleries Historic Kailua Village Hawai‘i Volcanoes connections between Hawaiian with works by local artists . Depart on sport fishing charters National Park cultural traditions and the or stroll Ali‘i Drive to find a Dramatic, diverse, vast (more Lapakahi State science of astronomy . variety of attractions beyond the than 333,000 acres) and still Historical Park shops and restaurants . Don’t growing, the Park has been Downtown Hilo Take a self-guided tour of miss Hulihe‘e Palace . Once a designated an International Hilo is a flourishing capital this partially restored fishing summer vacation residence of Biosphere Reserve and a city and cultural hub with settlement, located about 12 Hawaiian royalty, the Palace UNESCO World Heritage site . Downtown Hilo at its center . miles north of Kawaihae . Dating features beautiful koa wood A trip to Hawai‘i would not The centuries-old storefronts, back more than 600 years, the furniture from the past and the be complete without a visit galleries, historical and cultural 262-acre park offers a glimpse grounds feature a Hawaiian to Hawai‘i Volcanoes sites, shops and restaurants of how native Hawaiians lived . fishpond . Moku‘aikaua Church, National Park . can all be explored on foot Pu‘ukohola- Heiau National built in 1820 (Hawai‘i’s earliest including: Explore Puna Historic Site Christian Church), is located Hilo Farmers Market, The easternmost land section This massive stone temple has right across the street . Mokupa-papa Discovery Center of the Hawaiian archipelago, been carefully preserved, and for Hawai‘i’s Remote Coral Kealakekua Bay State Puna welcomes the rising it is believed to be one of the Reefs, Lyman Museum and Historical Park sun . It was considered the last sacred structures built in Mission House and the Pacific Preserved as a Marine Life source of regenerative energy the Hawaiian Islands before Tsunami Museum . Conservation District, this bay is in ancient times, a view that western influence . popular with divers, snorkelers many feel still holds true today . ‘Akaka Falls State Park Kohala Coast and kayakers . The Captain Visit funky Pa-hoa town, then Perhaps the most famous of the Luxury resorts, great golf and Cook Monument is located at take a leisurely circular drive on Island’s many waterfalls, ‘Akaka shopping, white and black the north end of the bay, at the Highways 130, 137 and 132, Falls is easy to reach and the sand beaches, and a number site of his death in 1779 . including stops at Ahalanui short, circular trail takes you of historical sights coexist - Thermal Springs Park and through lush rain forest and Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau harmoniously along this sunny Lava Tree State Park . past two waterfalls . National Historical Park stretch of Hawai‘i Island . Restored to its early 1700s Waipi‘o Valley Overlook appearance, step back into Hilo Side Drive to the end of Highway time and explore the many 240 to reach the Waipi‘o Valley archeological sites including East Side Gardens Overlook . There is a road into Keone‘ele Cove, the royal Hilo has several parks among Waipi‘o Valley accessible by canoe landing, as well as heiau its many attractions, including four-wheel drive or you can hike (sacred place of worship), halau the pristine Japanese-style it . There’s also a shuttle and (long house for canoes) Lili‘uokalani Gardens and tour available . and fishponds . Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Print date: 7/11 kauaidiscovery.com 800-262-1400 Kaua‘i O‘ahu Ni‘ihau Moloka‘i La–na‘i Maui Kaho‘olawe Hawai‘i THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Drive Times From Lı-hu‘e Airport to: Anahola . 30 minutes (15 miles) Itin erary N o tes ‘Ele‘ele . .. 30 min (17 mi) Ha-‘ena . 75 min (40 mi) Kala-heo . 25 min (14 mi) ___________________________________________________________ Kapa‘a . 25 min (10 mi) Kekaha . 60 min (28 mi) Kı-lauea . 45 min (26 mi) ___________________________________________________________ Ko-loa . 25 min (11 mi) Na-wiliwili . 5 min (2 mi) - ___________________________________________________________ Po‘ipu . .30 min (14 mi) Princeville . 60 min (30 mi) Wailua . 15 min (7 mi) ___________________________________________________________ Waimea . 45 min (25 mi) Waimea Canyon . 75 min (36 mi) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ gohawaii.com ___________________________________________________________ 800-GoHawaii ©2011 Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau With its endless shades of green, soaring cliffs and dramatic canyons, Kaua‘i invites you to renew your connection with nature—again and again. “The Garden Isle” is an emerald treasure, a place to rejuvenate body and spirit among serene tropical rivers and uncrowded crescent-shaped beaches. A peaceful escape from your busy life, Kaua‘i’s tantalizing environment and relaxed Island pace is ideal for rediscovering what’s truly important. ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS East Side Wailua Falls South Shore West Side Wailua Falls is located at the Lı-hu‘e southern end of Wailua River . Ko-loa Hanape-pe- Used in the opening credits of Lı-hu‘e is Kaua‘i’s county seat as Ko-loa was Hawai‘i’s first Hanape-pe- lays claim to many the TV show, Fantasy Island, well as the center for business productive sugar plantation, fine art galleries . Friday night is Wailua Falls is easily and transportation . established back in 1835 . Large Art Night, with galleries open for accessible . monkeypod trees provide browsing and shopping . ‘Alekoko “Menehune” ample shade for those who Wailua River Fishpond want to browse Ko-loa’s many Kalalau Valley Lookout Meandering down the tranquil Built more than 500 years ago, shops and stores . A 4,000-foot overlook presents Wailua River, you’ll see why the Menehune Fishpond has the Kalalau Valley where the East Kaua‘i is known as the - been on the National Register Koloa Heritage Trail majestic Na-pali Coast rises Royal Coconut Coast . of Historic Places since 1973 . Ko-loa Heritage Trail is a from the sea . 14-stop, self-guided 10-mile Fern Grotto North Shore walk, bike ride or drive tour of Ko-ke‘e State Park This natural lava rock grotto the area’s most important Ko-ke‘e State Park was an exclusive destination Hanalei cultural, historical and encompasses more than geological sites . for Hawaiian royalty . Open-air The grandeur of Kaua‘i’s North 4,000 acres on a high plateau boats offer guided tours of covered in forest, sprinkled with Shore is revealed from the - the area . Po‘ipu Beach Park wild flowers and crisscrossed picture-perfect Hanalei Valley - Lookout . The small, peaceful The inviting waters of Po‘ipu with hiking trails .