VolcanoDiscovery Hawai’i

Tags: beaches, boat charter, botanical gardens, hawaiian canoe, hiking, historic eruption, lava tube, ocean, snorkelling, waterfalls

Mythical waterfalls and sandy ocean coves surround historic Hilo town on the bay.

Summary: Since their creation by lava flows, the black sands of Hilo bay have seen many layers of civilization lap onto its shores. Rebuilt since the tsunamis of 1946 and 1960, Hilo town is an amalgamation of cultures and a center of activity for eastern Hawai’i Island, where people enjoy the pleasures and infrastructure of community within good access to parks, rivers, waterfalls, coastline and ocean endeavors, not to mention Kilauea volcano and the Hamakua coast.

Points of interest: Downtown Hilo and the bay, Farmer’s Market, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Lyman Museum, Queen Lili’oukalani Park, Coconut Island, Hawai’i Tropical Botanical Gardens, Onomea bay scenic drive, many waterfalls (incl. Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots), ocean access (incl. Leleiwi and Honoli’i beaches and King’s landing), and local culture, shopping areas and restaurants.

Possible charters: Traditional Hawaiian canoe sailing, whale-watching, surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, or scenic air tours (airplane or helicopter).

Trails: 1 to 10 miles roundtrip, easy to difficult.

Tour options: Half-day minimum, up to 4 full days or more depending on charters.

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