Hawaii "Big Island"

Key Facts

Annual Visitors : 1.763 million

Time Difference : GMT -11 hours

Land Area : 10430sqkm | 4028sqm

Population : 200,269

Languages : English

Currency : U.S Dollar

One-stop from U.K via Los Angeles or San Francisco to Hawaii, Kona or Hilo Airport : 19 to 20½ hours

American, British Airways, Delta, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

About

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is known for its diverse landscape, including mountains, beaches, rainforests, and volcanoes. The island is home to two active volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea.

Visitors can go hiking, biking, swimming, surfing, and volcano-watching on the island. The Big Island is also a great place to relax and enjoy the laid-back Hawaiian lifestyle.

Why Go

• Visit Volcanoes National Park home to two active volcanoes, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Visitors can hike to the summit of Mauna Loa, go stargazing in the park, and see the lava flows from Kilauea.
• Go snorkeling or diving to see a variety of marine life, including turtles, dolphins, and sharks.
• Hike on popular trails such as Mauna Loa Summit Trail.
• Check out the best surfing spots: Hapuna Beach, Waikoloa Beach, and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach.
• Visit a coffee farm and learn about how coffee is grown and processed.
• Go horseback riding along the beach or up into the mountains.
• Visit a botanical garden such as the Lyman Museum and Botanical Garden or the Mauna Kea Observatories Visitor Center.
• Take a hot air balloon ride over the Big Island and see the island from a bird's eye view.
• Go whale watching for Humpback whales from December to April.
• Relax on a beach and soak up the sun.
  

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Hawaii has a warm climate, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can reach the mid-90s. The coolest months are December and January when temperatures can drop into the low 70s.

It can get crowded during peak season, especially during the summer months and during major events. If you want to avoid the crowds, consider visiting during the shoulder seasons (spring and autumn).