- Our list of the best things to do in Papaikou, Hawaii, features the top 70 nearby activities — including 36 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Papaikou, HI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Papaikou, HI , followed by 67 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hilo, Pahoa, Hakalau, Volcano, Kailua-Kona, Honomu, Keaau, Laupahoehoe, Wailea, Kurtistown and Mountain View
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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
Paradise Helicopters offers a range of private, guided helicopter tours including aerial visits to an active volcano, views of lava flows, and explorations of Hawaii's coastline, tropical rainforests and waterfalls.
7.4 Miles
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18 votes
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
71%
142 votes
Highway 19 & Leopolino Road & Old Mamalohoa Highway, Hakalau, HI 96728
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Immerse yourself in the glorious Hawaiian atmosphere at the World Botanical Gardens in Haiku. Featuring the Zip Isle Zip Line, multiple gardens, trails and other attractions, the World Botanical Gardens are a highlight for tourists interested in botany, ecology and conservation.
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.