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Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach on the Kaʻū coast
Waiānuenue (Rainbow Falls) at Wailuku River State Park, Hilo
The beautifully landscaped Liliʻuokalani Gardens
The white sandy shore of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kohala Coast
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
The Original Kamehameha I Statue honoring Hawaiʻi’s king who united the islands
Volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Enjoying the scenery of the sacred valley at Waipiʻo Valley Lookout, Hāmākua
Exploring Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
ʻAkaka Falls, the tallest sheer drop waterfall in the state
Nature, culture, and adventure on the island of Hawaiʻi
Discover Diverse Landscapes
Hawaiʻi Island is a world of its own, packed into one island. From volcanic craters to lush rainforests, the island offers an unmatched variety of landscapes. It is home to all but four of the world's climate sub-zones, two of the world’s most active volcanoes, hundreds of miles of coastline, the world’s tallest mountain (measured from base to tip) and the most marine life conservation districts in the state of Hawaiʻi. Hike through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park while soaking in the beauty of the vast shoreline and surrounding ocean.
A Cultural Kaleidoscope
Today, Hawaiʻi is a melting pot of many cultures. You can see this blend in everything from the island’s cuisine and festivals to its vibrant arts scene with traditional crafts like quilting, weaving and kapa-making. Kapa is a bark-cloth made from the stripping, pounding and fermenting of the inner bast fiber of the paper mulberry plant, or wauke. The island of Hawaiʻi is also home to significant archaeological sites such as Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, several major petroglyph fields and structures and kiʻi (carved images/idols) of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
Adventure Awaits in Hawaiʻi’s Natural Playground
Ready to dive in? Hawaiʻi’s beaches and waters are perfect for every kind of water sport imaginable. Whether you’re snorkeling with vibrant marine life, catching waves on world-class beaches, or kayaking along scenic coastlines, the island offers adventure at every splash.
Fun Fact
Two of the world's most active volcanoes – Kīlauea and Maunaloa – are on the island of Hawaiʻi.
Photo: Janice Wei, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The largest Hawaiian Island, the island of Hawaiʻi has four of the world's five major climate zones and all but four of the world's climate subzones, creating an ecosystem unlike any other.
Photo: Ethan Tweedie, IHVB
Hawaiʻi Island boasts more than 400 kilometers of coastline and the largest quantity of marine conservation districts in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Photo: Heather Goodman, HTA
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