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Ignite your sense of adventure with Hawaii volcano tours, educational bird watching tours and an inspiring Mauna Kea tour. Hawaii Forest & Trail nature tours allow you to experience Big Island Hawaii’s majestic nature in a small group, guided tour setting. These Hawaii adventure tours showcase active volcanoes, soaring summits, tropical forests, and stunning waterfalls.
Welcome to Kohala Divers, a PADI 5 STAR dive center on the sunny Kohala Coast! We have been servicing your underwater needs from the same location for over 20 years. We are located in the Kawaihae shopping center just 10-15 minutes north of many major resorts such as the Marriott Waikoloa, Hilton Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, Fairmont Orchid, Mauna Kea Resort and the Hapuna Prince Hotel. Kohala Divers is equipped with your entire Rental and Retail needs including SCUBA, snorkeling, kayaking, boogie boarding and more. We also stock a large selection of surf and beach wear.
Join us for a canopy experience like no other. Perched amongst the trees of Halawa, Kohala Zipline's Kohala Canopy Adventure features elevated suspension bridges, soaring tree platforms and thrilling ziplines. From the moment you enter the aerial trekking course, you'll be enthralled by the magic of Kohala. Exclusive features, such as twin WhisperLines and smooth stop braking, ensure your safety and comfort and deliver an experience like no other. Whether you are a real zipline enthusiast or a first time adventure seeker, the Kohala Canopy Adventure will be an unforgettable experience.
HWC, a non-profit conservation organization, was founded to provide the first of its kind and fully equipped native wildlife rehabilitation and recovery facility critical to responding to Hawai'i's sick and injured native wildlife. In addition, HWC benefit the overall wildlife populations by providing a resource for public education about each individual and the needs of the entire population. Our wildlife service area extends more than 1,000 nautical miles from Hawai'i Island to Kure Atoll in the newly established Papah`naumoku`kea National Monument. HWC will be open daily to visitors with a gift shop and education courtyard, garden and pavilion.
Once inhabited and home to several wet taro plantations and later rice, the valley was a thriving region. The overlook at the end of Highway 270 above the valley offers spectacular views of the rugged coastline and beautiful black sand beach below.
Take a self-guided walking tour through an ancient Hawaiian fishing village on the Kohala coast. This partially restored traditional Hawaiian fishing village dates back over 600 years and demonstrates the ahupua'a, an ancient land division that ran from the sea up to Kohala Mountain. Open daily 8am to 4pm exept holidays.
Located in Kawaihae in South Kohala, this historic landmark was constructed between 1790-91 under the leadership of Kamehameha I.
The charming and historic plantation town of Hawi is known for its wonderful eateries, unique shops and galleries, and the Hawi Farmers Market. Hawi is also the turnaround for the bike portion of the Ironman World Championship.
