Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,681 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hawai'I Volcanoes National Park

The Kahuku Unit

The Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park once was one of the largest cattle ranches in Hawaiʻi

Nāhuku

Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)

Tide Pools

Tide pools along the Puna Coast

Lava Trees

Lava trees memorialize trees that once stood in the path of encroaching lava

Kīlauea Iki

Sunrise at Kīlauea Iki

Hōlei Pali

Lava flows from the Mauna Ulu eruption drape the Hōlei Pali

ʻAe Fern

About 200 species of ferns can be found across the Hawaiian Islands. Sixty-five percent of these species are considered endemic, found nowhere else in the world.

Nēnē

The threatened nēnē is the official state bird of Hawaiʻi

ʻŌhiʻa

The red blossoms of the ʻōhiʻa are a Hawaiian cultural icon

Steam Vents

Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff)

Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

Halemaʻumaʻu from along Crater Rim Trail

Hula at Kīlauea

Kīlauea is home to important and sacred cultural sites stretching back centuries.

Mauna Loa 1940 Cone

Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet, stands more than 13,000 feet above sea level

Rainforest

Lush rainforest surrounds Crater Rim Trail near the Halemaʻumaʻu Trail

Puʻu Loa Petroglyphs

Puʻu Loa features the largest group of petroglyphs in Hawaiʻi.

Halema‘uma‘u

Halema‘uma‘u glows in the pre-dawn darkness

Halema‘uma‘u Trail

A couple hikes the Halema‘uma‘u Trail through rain forest from the summit of Kilauea to the caldera fllor.

Nāhuku

Nāhuku, also known as Thurston Lava Tube is a very popular stop. Come early to beat the crowds.

Steaming Bluff

The Steaming Bluff is near the Steam Vents area. Rain water seeps down to hot earth and returns as steam.

Sulphur Banks

Walk the boardwalk along the Sulphur Banks. The smell may be an irritant to some.

Kīlauea Iki Trail

A very popular hike is the Kīlauea Iki Trail. It's a 4 mile loop trail along the crater rim and across the crater floor.

Kīlauea Iki Overlook

From the Kīlauea Iki Overlook you can see hikers on the crater floor, Pu'u Pua'i Cinder Cone, & Halema'uma'u in the background

Halema'uma'u Crater

The best view of Halema'uma'u Crater is from the viewing area at Jaggar Museum

Jaggar Museum Viewing Area

Visitors viewing Halema'uma'u from the viewing area at Jaggar Museum

Jaggar Museum

Visitors browse the displays at Jaggar Museum

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

The sunrise lights up the windows on Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (next to Jaggar Museum)

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory & Jaggar Museum

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Jaggar Museum on the edge of Kīlauea Caldera

Kealakomo Overlook

Enjoy a picnic and the view from Kealakomo Overlook off Chain of Craters Road

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Hawaiii Volcanoes National Park

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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located on the island of Hawai‘i. From Hilo: 30 miles southwest on Highway 11 (a 45 minute drive); from Kailua-Kona: 96 miles southeast on Highway 11 (2 to 2 1/2 hour drive), or 125 miles through Waimea and Hilo via highways 19 and 11 (2 1/2 to 3 hours).

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Facilities

Kahuku Visitor Contact Station Visitor Center

Located at the Kahuku Unit of the park in the district of Kaʻū, the Kahuku Visitor Contact Station provides park information, assistance, and books and gifts available through Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association.

Kulanaokuaiki Facility

Kulanaokuaiki is located off Hilina Pali Road at 3,200 feet (975 m), there are nine walk-in campsites with picnic tables. There is an accessible vault toilet; however, no water is available and campfires are not permitted. Use fueled camping stoves only. This campground is subject to closure when the area is dry and during times of high fire risk. No dogs or pets are allowed at this campground to protect endangered nene.

Nāmakanipaio Facility

Nāmakanipaio Campground is located 31.5 miles south of Hilo on Highway-11 at 4,000' elevation. It is a large, open grassy area with tall eucalyptus and 'ōhi'a trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits. Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. If there are more than 2 people in your party, you can expand to 4 people per site with another tent. Maximum stay is 7 days.

Kīlauea Visitor Center Facility

Make Kīlauea Visitor Center your first stop when entering the park. Rangers and volunteers are on duty in the visitor center daily and will provide visitors with the latest information on the current eruption, hiking information, things to do and the daily schedule of ranger-led activities.

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