- Our list of the best things to do in Hakalau, Hawaii, features the top 54 nearby activities — including 27 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hakalau, HI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Hakalau, HI , followed by 47 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hilo, Honokaa, Kailua-Kona, Honomu, Keaau, Laupahoehoe, Papaikou, Wailea, Kurtistown, Mountain View and Paauilo
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Located at the 14 000 ft summit of Mauna Kea, and accessible by vehicle, the Mauna Kea Observatory is the largest astronomical observatory in the world, housing thirteen telescopes operated by astronomers in eleven countries.
14.7 Miles
Paradise Helicopters offers a range of private, guided helicopter tours including aerial visits to an active volcano, views of lava flows, and explorations of Hawaii's coastline, tropical rainforests and waterfalls.
16.8 Miles
The Pu'u 'O'o Trail heads in the direction of Volcano Village through pioneer ohia forest, brush, and grasslands. Hikers are able to pass over the solidified lava flows from 1855 and 1881, and seasonal bird hunting is allowed by permit.
17.2 Miles
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400 votes
Hwy 11 to Stainback Hwy, Hilo, HI 96720
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The only tropical rainforest zoo in America, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens covers 12 acres and is home to more than 80 animal species, including a few endangered ones. The gardens have more than 100 varieties of Palm Trees.
19.8 Miles
Experience Hawaii's volcanoes with Native Guide Hawaii. Learn about the history of these mighty mountains and their role in Hawaiian culture. Tourists may have the opportunity to see a live lava flow if one is active in the vicinity.
20.5 Miles
Hawaii is an important producer of vanilla beans and vanilla extract. Visitors to the Hawaiian Vanilla Company in Paauilo enjoy a guided tour and multi-course vanilla tasting. There is also a large gift shop on the premesis. .
22.0 Miles
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Between Hilo and Volcano off HWY 11, Kurtistown, HI
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Hawaii's longest cave system - and possibly the longest in the entire world - is called the Kilauea Caverns of Fire. The Caverns are a series of lava tubes that descend and twist down far beneath the surface. All entrants must wear a hard hat.
22.6 Miles
Located at the apex of Highway 240, the Waipi'o Valley Lookout offers an unparalleled view of the entire valley and surrounding areas. The lookout is only accessible on foot or with an ATV because the access road is extremely steep.
22.7 Miles
An inland park, the Kalopa State Recreation Area is located in a well-forested area. The park offers picnic areas, a lodge, a camping area and hiking trails on its 100 acre preserve.
22.9 Miles
With a height of 13,796 feet, the Mauna Kea Summit offers a scenic view of the surroundings. In here is also found the largest observatory for optical, infrared, and submilimeter astronomy center.