Island of Hawaiʻi

Island of Inspiration

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Welcome to the Island of Hawaiʻi

The island of Hawaiʻi is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. You can travel through all but four of the world's different climate zones here, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result of the shielding effect and elevations of the massive volcanoes Maunakea and Maunaloa. From the many geological features at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea; from the lush valleys of the Hilo and Hāmākua Coasts to the jet-black sands of Punaluʻu Beach, the island of Hawaiʻi is an unrivaled expression of the power of nature. However you decide to experience the island, it is sure to leave you humbled! Check out the island of Hawaiʻi's regions to explore this vast island.

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Videos: Get Inspired to Visit Island of Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Rooted: Cliff Kapono

A young Hawaiian leaves home to further his education and returns with the ability to use chemistry as a platform to share ancestral wisdom with the modern world.

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Hawaiʻi Rooted: Keoni Kaholoʻaʻā

A park ranger once disconnected from his culture embraces his identity as a descendent of Pele, the volcano goddess.

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Hawaiʻi Rooted: Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole

Battling stereotype and cliche, a hula luminary expresses the meaning and power of hula from her Native Hawaiian perspective.

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Hawaiʻi Rooted: Sheldon Simeon and Brandon Lee

Two Hilo natives buck industry convention to create a more holistic, sustainable farm-to-table experience that can only be created here.

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Discover the Island of Hawaiʻi

See some of the exciting places and activities around the island.

Regions of Island of Hawaiʻi

Hāmākua Coast

Hilo

Puna

Kaʻū

Kona

Kohala

Things to Do on the Island of Hawaiʻi

Plan Your Trip to the Island of Hawaiʻi

Mele Kaʻapuni no Keawe Kū i ka Moku

Hear a Hawaiian Chant

This traveling mele (chant) takes us around the island of Hawaiʻi to certain places that are special to composer, Kamaka Kūkona and his kumu hula’s (hula teacher) ʻohana (family). The uahi a ka wahine (smoky ash hued sky of Pele) in the first verse takes us up to Kīlauea, a spot they frequent for hula, while the second verse onward speaks of the birth places of Kukonaʻs kumu hula’s family members from Waimea all the way back to Hilo.

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The Hawaiian Islands Weather

Kauai

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Kauaʻi

Poʻipū, Kauaʻi

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Līhuʻe

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Kapaʻa

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Oʻahu

Honolulu, Oʻahu

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West Side

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North Shore (Turtle Bay)

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Molokaʻi

Hoʻolehua, Molokaʻi

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Molokaʻi Airport

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Kaunakakai City

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Lāna‘i

Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi

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Mānele Bay Beach

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Lānaʻi Airport

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Maui

Kahului Airport, Maui

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Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali

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The Shops at Wailea in Wailea

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