- TripBuzz found 44 things to do with kids in or near Hakalau, Hawaii, including 38 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Honokaa, Kailua-Kona and Honomu.
- From Hakalau Beach to The Umauma Experience, the Hakalau area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Ziplines, Beaches, Botanical Gardens and Segway Tours.
- Located on the Hamakua coast of Hawaii, or the 'Big Island', lies the former plantation town of Hakalau. Now a farm town and favorite tourist location, the area features tropical fruit trees, coffee and cattle ranches. Visitors enjoy surfing the coastal waters and picnicking in the local park that offers breathtaking views.
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Ziplines grant bird’s-eye views accompanied by stroll through wondrous gardens or segway tours trek through untouched rainforest
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27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, HI 96781
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Located in Papaiku, Hawaii, the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a tranquil gem on the shore of Onomea Bay. Its property includes hundreds of plant species, many of which are endangered or found nowhere else in the world.
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36237 Mamalahoa Highway, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
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The volunteer-run Laupahoehoe Train Museum is open from Thursday to Sunday, and special appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Groups must make advance reservations. This is a fascinating museum for all interested in the history of rail travel in the United States.
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Laupahoehoe Point exit off Hwy. 19, Laupahoehoe, HI
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Named for Laupahoehoe, where it is located, Laupahoehoe Beach Park is a coastal area popular with hikers and picnickers. It offers terrific views of the water, especially its many tide pools.
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When you are on the Big Island, take the time to go where the locals choose to ride the waves, Honoli'i Beach Park. Stretch out in the grassy areas and watch the surfers or hunt for interesting rocks, this is a peaceful, happy beach area or all to enjoy.
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If you are looking for a place to go snorkeling, Keaukaha Beach Park, should be your first choice. The lava rock formations create pools of water where the sea turtles hang out, and there are grassy areas for a family picnic.
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KapohoKine Adventures
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224 Kamehameha Avenue #106, Hilo, HI 96720
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The volcano tours and the zipline tours are two of the most popular services offered by KapohoKine Adventures. Other services include whale watching and snorkeling. They have their own gear shop.
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The Pacific Tsunami Museum is housed in one of the few buildings which resisted the tsunami in 1946. It has a collection of photos and survival stories, as well as an interactive map of the 1946 tsunami.
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Mauna Loa Observatory is a working atmospheric research facility that has been collecting climate related data since 1950. Tours are by appointment and only on selected days, visitors to this remote site will enjoy the stunning views on the drive up the mountain.
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Covering 28 acres, the Coconut Island was made famous by the show Gilligan's Island. It has now the only laboratory built on a coral reef in America, and it is a part of the University of Hawaii.
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308 Kamehameha Ave, Suite 109, Hilo, HI 96720
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Featuring educational exhibits detailing the ecological history of the region, Mokupapapa Discovery Center offers visitors aquariums filled with native sea life. The center features displays with life sized animal models like seals, sharks, and more.