Kohala
Au carrefour de Kawaihae Road et de la Highway 19, partez en direction de l’est pour explorer les pâturages pittoresques de Waimea. Contrastant avec les étendues de lave qui bordent la côte de Kohala, cette ville de l’arrière-pays est la terre natale du « paniolo » (le cowboy hawaïen). À partir de Waimea, prenez la direction du nord sur Kohala Mountain Road. Visitez le ranch de Kahua pour vous adonner un peu à l’équitation ou faire une randonnée en 4x4. Ensuite, poursuivez votre chemin jusqu’à la charmante ville de Hawi. En chemin vers Kapaau, où se trouve la statue d’origine de Kamehameha, vous pourrez admirer la vallée spectaculaire de Pololu à la fin de votre parcours. Et si votre itinéraire vous ramène sur la côte de Kohala, empruntez la Akoni Pule Highway qui longe la côte, et arrêtez-vous dans l’ancien village de pêcheurs du parc d’État de Lapakahi (Lapakahi State Park).
Video: Day With a Local in Kohala
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Si vous parcourez en voiture la côte d’Hamakua, ne manquez pas d’explorer certains de ses trésors cachés : plantations de taro, plages de sable noir, cascades à couper le souffle et bien plus encore.
L’endroit idéal pour flâner dans les boutiques locales, découvrir le célèbre marché de producteurs, se prélasser sur des plages paradisiaques et explorer des cascades extraordinaires.
Découvrez des formations naturelles exceptionnelles comme les moulages et les arbres de lave au parc d’État de Lava Trees et nagez dans des piscines naturelles formées par la marée et chauffées par les volcans.
Visitez un volcan actif au Hawaii Volcanoes National Park et apprenez-en plus sur la formation des îles d’Hawaï.
Eaux bleu turquoise, nombreux hôtels, dégustations de café, lieux historiques et culturels uniques… Vous n’avez que l’embarras du choix.
L’île d’Hawaï est souvent surnommée la « capitale du golf » en raison des célèbres greens qui émaillent la côte de Kohala.
Take a memorable drive from Hilo to the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout to see scenic overlooks, waterfalls, botanical gardens and small towns.
This friendly, small town is the gateway to the Waipiʻo Valley, and home to cute local shops and restaurants.
Located on the northern Hāmākua Coast, the sacred Waipiʻo Valley was the boyhood home of King Kamehameha I and an important center for political and religious life in Hawaiʻi.
The Hilo Farmers Market is one of the best open markets in Hawaiʻi, featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and local crafts.
Liliʻuokalani Gardens is a beautifully landscaped, 30-acre Japanese garden featuring fishponds, pagodas and rock gardens.
ʻAkaka Falls State Park features two amazing waterfalls, ʻAkaka Falls (442 feet) and Kahuna Falls (100 feet).
Downtown Hilo is the island of Hawaiʻi's biggest small town, featuring centuries-old wooden storefronts—many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places—housing a variety of sophisticated galleries, shops, restaurants and cultural sites.
If you’re looking for a waterfall near Downtown Hilo, take a short drive west on Waiānuenue Avenue to Wailuku River State Park.
This famous black sand beach is a great photo opportunity and is almost as popular with honu (green sea turtles) as it is with visitors.
One of the state’s most famous attractions is a testament to the power of nature and a rare opportunity to see an active volcano.
Part of the National Park System, this historic site is home to one of the largest and last heiau (temple) built in Hawaiʻi.
The Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve is one of the most extensive petroglyph fields in Hawaiʻi.
Hāpuna Beach on the Kohala Coast is one of the largest white sand beaches on the island of Hawaiʻi.
The Pololū Valley Lookout offers a breathtaking view overlooking Pololū Valley, a black sand beach and the northeastern coastline.
Visit Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau and learn about early Hawaiian history at this National Historic Park, historic place of refuge and former royal grounds.
The Keauhou resort area, just south of Historic Kailua Village in Kona, is where you can often spot manta rays and honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles).
Historic Kailua Village is a lively seaside town in the heart of Kona home to shopping, dining and important historic sites.
Travel back to the days of the Hawaiian monarchy at Hulihe‘e Palace, located right on Ali‘i Drive in the heart of Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona).
Just south of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, is Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. Explore this coastal park and discover how an early Hawaiian settlement survived on the rugged Kona coast.
Attractions de Kohala
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Part of the National Park System, this historic site is home to one of the largest and last heiau (temple) built in Hawaiʻi.
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Puakō Petroglyph Archeological Preserve
The Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve is one of the most extensive petroglyph fields in Hawaiʻi.
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Hāpuna Beach
Hāpuna Beach on the Kohala Coast is one of the largest white sand beaches on the island of Hawaiʻi.
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Pololū Valley Lookout
The Pololū Valley Lookout offers a breathtaking view overlooking Pololū Valley, a black sand beach and the northeastern coastline.
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