BIG ISLAND HAWAII: THE BEST THINGS to DO

The Big Island of Hawaii is big and exciting. It is a great place to take a road trip because there are many unique places and adventures. Mother Nature has provided many of the most amazing things to do on the Big Island.

Hawaii has many natural attractions, including waterfalls, beaches, trails, volcanoes, and parks. You can also see marine animals, such as sea turtles or dolphins, on the Big Island of Hawaii. There are also artificial attractions you might like to see. Next, we will tell you 15 of the most popular things to do in Big Island Hawaii.

Things to Do on the Big Island

Driving is the best way to travel around the island. For availability and price comparisons, visit CarRentals.com.

This self-guided driving tour of Big Island Hawaii is available for download. You can visit all the top attractions, such as Rainbow Falls and Kilauea Visitor Centre. There are also opportunities to hike to the famous green sandy beach.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

You’re lucky if you have never been to an active volcano. Two active volcanoes are in Hawaii National Park, Kilauea and Mount Loa. A volcano is the one thing that should be on your Hawaii bucket list. This park is located south of Hilo and should be seen if you visit this island. Kilauea is the most active volcano in the world, while Mount Loa is close behind.

This Hawaii park offers a wealth of information on how the Big Island of Hawaii was created and has been designated an International Biosphere Reserve. The 1790 Footprints and Kilauea Crater are just a few highlights at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Also, Volcano House, Volcano House, Volcano House, and the unique Sea Arch are worth visiting. You can also visit the Thurston Lava Tube, Jaggar Museum, and backcountry hiking.

• Helicopters are our favorite way to view the Hawaiian Islands. This once-in-a-lifetime tour will take you to the top of the Hawaiian Islands, where you can see the lush rainforests, white sand beaches, and volcanoes.

Mauna Kea Summit

Whether you are a stargazer or not, Mauna Kea Summit is worth a visit. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world to observe astronomy and offers spectacular views. This is due to Hawaii’s lack of light pollution and other unique factors.

People who have seen the Mauna Kea Summit sunset say it is one the most beautiful sights they have ever seen. Take a stargazing trip after the evenings for more stunning views of Hawaii. You don’t even have to use a telescope for this activity.

You can drive up to the Visitor’s Information Center (VIS), but you will need a 4WD vehicle to reach the summit. You can also park your car in the VIS parking lot and stargaze. It is essential to arrive early as the parking lot can fill up quickly.

Mauna Kea Stargazing

Book a night of stargazing at Mauna Loa or Mauna Kea for something unique in Hawaii. This area has such beautiful night skies that Nasa uses it to study Mars.

Waipi’o Valley

Waipio Valley is an island that offers a unique landscape. You can see the lush green hills as far as your eye can see until the beautiful black sand beaches stop you. The river that runs through the valley and into the ocean divides this black sand beach. The valley is great for hiking and waterfall-hopping. There are five waterfalls at the four ends of the valley.

Black Sand Beach is a great place to snorkel

You can see sea turtles in Hawaii’s waters. Book a snorkeling tour to get the best experience. The Sea Turtle Lagoon & Black Sand Beach tour takes you into the water to view the sea turtle population and other marine life.

Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

Black sand beaches are as exotic as they come when it comes to beaches. There aren’t many beaches that are accessible in the world and even fewer welcome visitors. You will find one here, on the Hawaiian Islands. Punalu’u offers a wide range of activities.

There are many options for hiking and snorkeling off the coast. You can camp overnight there, but you need a permit. The black sand is not the only attraction that draws tourists back to this area.

You can spot many green sea turtles enjoying their best lives on the Hawaii beach. These turtles are endangered, so be cautious.

Snorkeling Tour

Snorkeling is a favorite water activity in Hawaii. Take this highly-rated snorkeling tour, where you sail from the Kona Coast to Kealakekua bay to snorkel at Captain Cook Monument. Before diving into this marine sanctuary’s waters, search for pods or humpback whales.

Papakolea Green Sand Beach

While most people’s beach sand experience is a mixture of brown and white sand, the green sand experience will differ. This cinder cone makes this Hawaiian island’s the green sand beach so romantic.

Around volcano vents, cinder cones form. The green sand beach cone is nearly 50,000 years old. The green crystals that make up the beach are lava flows of the olivine crystals.

Akaka Falls State Park

It would help if you visited the Akaka Falls Trail, Akaka State Park, north Hilo, for a real adventure. You can consult the state park map to decide which direction to take. The circle trail is a great way to see the park and get to the falls. There will be green everywhere you look, and then you’ll find Banyan trees.

The trail disappears into the trees, but closer inspection reveals that it continues into trees. It is dark and mysterious inside, making the loop trail even more fascinating. You’ll see Kahuna Falls along the trail before reaching the main attraction, Akaka Falls, at its end.

The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens and Bioreserve

The botanical gardens are one of the most beautiful sights on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can see a map of all the islands, but the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens is our favorite.

More than 2000 tropical plants are found in this botanical garden. The gardens can be accessed on foot or via a vehicle. Hiking to the gardens is much more enjoyable for physically able people. The excitement builds with each step. The Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and World Botanical Gardens are just a few other gardens.