- The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Papaikou, Hawaii, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Botanical Gardens, Food Tours, Beaches and Parks.
- From Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden to Onomea Tea Company, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Papaikou and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Pahoa, Hakalau and Honomu.
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As long as you pack a sturdy pair of hiking shoes and a couple of flashlights, Kaumana Caves Park will provide you with a thrilling adventure. Hikers enter into genuine lava tubes in their original form and can explore the caves by flashlight.
6.2 Miles
A county park, Kolekole Beah Park is a small, pastoral space with an extensive grassy area, covered pavilions, and picnic areas with tables and barbecue grills. The park is an under-the-bridge park, and features a small waterfall.
6.4 Miles
One of Hawaii's most photogenic beachers, Hakalau Beach is a favorite of photographers, landscape painters, hikers, ATV riders and other outdoor enthusiasts. The powerful surf prevents safe swimming, snorkeling and diving.
6.4 Miles
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.
6.8 Miles
A black sand beach, Richardson Ocean Park has tidal pools to explore and calm water. Also at the park are restrooms, showers, picnic areas, telephones, and a spring fed ponds.
7.4 Miles
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31-240 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Hakalau, HI 96710
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Hakalau's Botanical World Adventures is a botanical garden that offers a wide variety of activities and entertainments. Visitors can walk garden mazes, ride zip lines, and take segway tours of the gardens.
7.9 Miles
Located in Honomu, Hawaii, the Umauma Falls are a series of cascading waterfalls located in a dense tropical forest. They are a popular destination for zipline tours and hiking expeditions.
8.0 Miles
Headquartered on the Big Island of Hawaii, Zip Isle Zip Line is a full-service zipline tour provider with an impeccable safety record. The tour fee includes admission to the World Botanical Gardens & Waterfalls, a park in which Zip Isle operates.
8.3 Miles
31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Hakalau, HI 96710
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Hakalau, Hawaii is home to The Umauma Experience, a zipline course for kids and adults. The company offers zipline tours, kayaking, waterfall swimming and other high-octane activities for visitors craving an adrenaline rush.
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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.