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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The 333,000-acre park ranges from sea level to the summit of the earth's most massive
volcano, Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. Over half of the park is designated wilderness and provides unique hiking and camping opportunities, as well as priceless views of volcanic landscapes.
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Details
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Opening
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Park: 24 hours daily;
Kilauea Visitor Center: 7:45
am to 5 pm daily
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Pricing:
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Park entrance fee: USD 10 per vehicle or USD 5 per pedestrian.
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 808 985 6000 |
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More
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For more info visit: http://www.nps.gov/havo/
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Getting
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Highway 11, (PO Box 52 Honolulu, HI 96718), Volcano, HI 96785
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Hapuna Beach
Ranked as one of the top beaches in the world, this white, sandy beach with its warm, sugar-fine sand stretches as far as the eye can see, offering a spectacular view and is what dreams are
made of.
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Details
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Opening
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Sunrise to sunset.
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Pricing:
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Free admission
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 808 882 1900 |
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Getting
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Highway 19, just north of Puako, Banyan Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743
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Akaka Falls State Park
This glorious state park contains hiking trails to two falls; the easier downhill trail leads to the
400-foot Kahuna Falls while the other one leads to Akaka Falls which drops over 420 feet into
a pool drained by the Kolekole Stream.
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Details
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Opening
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Not stated.
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Pricing:
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Not stated.
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 808-974-6200 |
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Getting
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75 Aupuni Street, Located Off of Highway 19, Hilo, HI 96720-4245
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Pana'ewa Rain Forest Zoo
This breathtaking zoo is the only one in the United States that is situated in a tropical rain forest, filled with exotic animals such as tigers, monkeys, birds, apes, and herds of other animals,
as well as species that are native to Hawaii.
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Details
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Opening
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Daily, 9 am to 4
pm, except Christmas and New Year's Day.
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Pricing:
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Free admission
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 808-959-7224 |
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More
Info:
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For more info, visit www.hilozoo.com.
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Getting
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25 Aupuni South, Hilo, HI 96720-4245
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Dolphin Discoveries
A "Magical Boat Tour" departing from Keauhou Bay offers a unique opportunity to catch dolphins
in action, up-close and personal, as well as an opportunity to explore the historic Kona Coast,
the lava tubes, and the sea caves.
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Details
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Opening
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Varies - please check website for details.
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Pricing:
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From USD 95 for adults and USD 70 for kids.
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Contact:
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Tel: +1 808-322-8000 |
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More
Info:
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For more info visit: www.dolphindiscoveries.com.
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Getting
Here:
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77-116 Queen Kalama Avenue, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2428
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