Hamakua Travel Destination & Attractions | Visit waipio valley big island Tour Show
Hamakua Travel Destination & Attractions | Visit waipio valley big island Tour Show
waipio valley historyWaipiʻo Valley is a valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Waipiʻo means curved water in the Hawaiian language.[1]
It was the capital and permanent residence of many early Hawaiian aliʻi (kings) up until the time of King ʻUmi. A place celebrated for its nioi tree (Eugenia reinwardtiana) known as the Nioi wela o Paʻakalana (The burning Nioi of Paʻakalana). It was the location of the ancient grass palace of the ancient kings of Hawaii with the nioi stands. Kahekili II raided Waipiʻo in the 18th century and burned the four sacred trees to the ground.
Located at coordinates 20°7′11″N 155°35′36″WCoordinates: 20°7′11″N 155°35′36″W, the valley floor at sea level is almost 2,000 ft (610 m) below the surrounding terrain. A steep road leads down into the valley from a lookout point located on the top of the southern wall of the valley. The road gains 800 vertical feet (243.84 m) in 0.6 miles (0.9 km) at a 25% average grade, with steeper grades in sections. This is a paved public road but it is open only to 4 wheel drive vehicles. It is the steepest road of its length in the United States [2] and possibly the world. The shore line in the valley is a black sand beach, popular with surfers. A few taro farms are located in the valley. Several large waterfalls fall into the valley to feed the river which flows from the foot of the largest falls at the back of the valley out to the ocean.[3]
A foot trail called Waimanu or Muliwai Trail leads down a steep path to the Waimanu Valley, which is not accessible by automobile. At upper end of the valley, Waimanu Gap at 2,089 feet (637 m) elevation leads to the south end of Waimanu Valley,
The valley was the site of the final scene in the 1995 sci-fi film Waterworld, at which the main characters found dry land
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Big Island, Hawaii (TRAVEL GUIDE) | Beautiful America Series | Ep#9
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park travel guide in this beautiful America series by Hipfig for visitors to U.S. National Parks on Hawaii Island (the Big Island).
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park guide covers –
- Introduction to Volcanoes National Park,
- how to get to Volcanoes National Park on Big Island (also called Island of Hawaii or Hawaii Island),
- Volcanoes National Park Entrance fees, hours and Kīlauea Visitor Center,
- things to see in this park like - Kīlauea crater caldera, Chain of Craters road attractions like craters, trails, old lava flow, Holei Sea Arch etc.
This Volcanoes National Park Hawaii is on the Hawaii Island (also called Island of Hawaii or Big Island).
Details on topics covered in this Hawaii Volcanoes National Park travel guide video are below:
1). Introduction Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to new visitors interested in visiting National parks and famous natural wonders in North America,
2). Information on how to get to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from City of Hilo and Kona-Kailua by Car and by public transport using Hele-on bus from Hilo,
3). Detailed information on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park –- like location, two active volcanos – Kilauea and Mauna Loa, Entrance fee and hours, Kilauea visitor center, Kilauea Crater and Sulphur beds, Chain of crater roads etc,
4). Things to see and do at this Hawaii Volcanoes National Park like visit to Kilauea visitor center, Kilauea Caldera, Sulphur steam vents, other craters on Chain of craters road, trails, old lava flow at Mauna Ula, Holei Sea arch and much more, and
5). Travel tips for first time visitors visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Hawaii Island (also called Island of Hawaii or Big Island).
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Big island Hawaii - The Most Beautiful Island on Earth
This production Big Island Hawaii video was produced by Body Glove Hawaii.
Music: Treeline at Night - A. Taylor
Hawaii slideshow, Hawaii, United States, North America
Hawaiʻi, also called the Island of Hawaiʻi, the Big Island or Hawaiʻi Island, which comprises Hawaiʻi County and the Hilo, HI Micropolitan Statistical Area, is an island, county, and Micropolitan Statistical Area located in the U.S. state of Hawaii in the Hawaiian Islands. It is the largest and the southeastern-most of the Hawaiian islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the North Pacific Ocean. With an area of 4,028 square miles (10,430 km2), it is larger than all of the other islands in the archipelago combined and is the largest island in the United States. The island is often referred to as the Big Island to reduce confusion between the island and the state. As of the 2010 Census the population was 185,079. The county seat and largest city is Hilo. There are no incorporated cities in Hawaiʻi County (see Hawaii Counties). Hawaiʻi County has a mayor-council form of government. Hawaii County is one of seven counties in the United States to share the same name as the state in which it is located (the other six counties are Arkansas County, Idaho County, Iowa County, New York County, Oklahoma County, and Utah County). Hawaiʻi County has a total area of 5,086.70 square miles (13,174.5 km2); 4,028.02 square miles (10,432.5 km2) is land and 1,058.69 square miles (2,742.0 km2) is water (mostly all off the ocean shoreline but counted in the total area by the U.S. Census Bureau). The county's land area comprises 62.7 percent of the state's land area. It is the highest percentage by any county in the United States. (Delaware's Sussex County comes in second at 48.0 percent, while Rhode Island's Providence County is third at 39.55 percent.). In greatest dimension, the island is 93 miles (150 km) across and has a land area of 4,028 square miles (10,430 km2) comprising 62% of the Hawaiian Islands' land area. Measured from its sea floor base to its highest peak, Mauna Kea is the world's tallest mountain, taller than Mount Everest is above sea level. The Great Crack is an eight-mile-long, 60 feet (18 m) wide and 60 feet (18 m) deep fissure in the island, in the district of Kau. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), The Great Crack is the result of crustal dilation from magmatic intrusions into the southwest rift zone of Kilauea. While neither the earthquake of 1868 nor that of 1975 caused a measurable change in The Great Crack, lava welled out of the lower 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) of the Great Crack in 1823. Photo showing clouds of steam surrounding lava that is partly black and partly glowing orange. Lava entering the Pacific at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in April 2005, increasing the size of the island.
The visitor can find trails, rock walls, and archaeological sites from as old as the 12th century around the Great Crack. Approximately 1,951 acres (7.90 km2) of private land were purchased during the Presidency of Bill Clinton, specifically to protect various artifacts in this area as well as the habitat of local wildlife. The Hilina Slump is a 4,760 cubic miles (19,800 km3) chunk of the south slope of the Kīlauea volcano which is slipping away from the island. Between 1990 and 1993, Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements showed a southward displacement of about 10 centimeters (four inches) per year. Undersea measurements show that a bench has formed a buttress and that this buttress may tend to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic detachment. On April 2, 1868, an earthquake with a magnitude estimated between 7.25 and 7.9 on the Richter scale rocked the southeast coast of Hawaii. This was the most destructive earthquake in the recorded history of Hawaii. It triggered a landslide on Mauna Loa, five miles (eight kilometers) north of Pahala, killing 31 people. A tsunami claimed 46 more lives. The villages of Punaluu, Ninole, Kawaa, Honuapo, and Keauhou Landing were severely damaged. The tsunami reportedly rolled over the tops of the coconut trees up to 60 feet (18 m) high, and it reached inland a distance of a quarter of a mile in some places. On November 29, 1975, a 37-mile (60 km) wide section of the Hilina Slump dropped 11.5 feet (3.7 meters) and slid 26 feet (7.9 m) toward the ocean. This movement caused a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a 48 feet (10 m) high tsunami. Oceanfront property was washed off its foundations in Punaluu. Two deaths were reported at Halape, and 19 other people were injured. The island suffered tsunami damage from earthquakes in Alaska on April 1, 1946, and in Chile on May 23, 1960. Downtown Hilo was severely damaged by both tsunamis, with many lives lost. Just north of Hilo, Laupahoehoe lost 16 schoolchildren and five teachers in the tsunami of 1946.
Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park, Hawaii: Super Beaches Hawaii
SBHawaii.com (Super Beaches Hawaii) explores Laupahoehoe Beach Park, in the Hilo Region of the Big Island of Hawaii. Laupahoehoe Beach Park is set in a beautiful ravine that flows out with a gorgeous view of the Northshore of the Big Island of Hawaii. Rugged beach, crashing waves, and fabulous surf are hallmarks of this amazing beach Filmed by Richard Hart, Donna Hart, Tyler Hart and the SBHawaii Video Unit. Filmed in 1920x1080 HD Video EXCAM on location in Hawaii.
Music By: Richard Hart ( (copyright)
Hawaii 101
Spent a dream come true Holiday with my babu in Oahu, Hawaii.
Best holiday ever!
Beach Watch on Big Island Television
BITV spotlights Hapuna and Mauna Kea beaches. These are two of the best beaches on the Island of Hawaii . Located on the Kohala Coast they feature golden smooth sand and great facilities. For more videos about Hawaii's Big Island go to
Upcountry Old Hawaii Ranch on Hamakua Coast
Property Website: 269353.kellymoran.com
Old Hawaii ranch bordering Hawaii State Forest Reserve on the Hamakua Coast. Two parcels totaling 37.19 acres, located at the end of paved Spencer Road. Situated upcountry at 2000 feet elevation you'll find stunning panoramic ocean and mountain views beyond the rolling green pastures. You are on top of the world! The Hamakua Coast of the Big Island is known for its lush beauty and historic past.
Two parcels are for sale:
3-3-6-6-42: is 36.66 acres of land with a permitted house (very old house in poor condition)
3-3-6-6-41: is 23,086 sq. ft. of land
Buy both parcels for $359,000
In the nearby town of Laupahoehoe visit the Train Museum and learn about the rail system that operated on the sugar plantations in years gone by. This former sugar plantation town has schools, shops, restaurants and a gas station. This area of the Hamakua Coast is halfway between the towns of Hilo and Waimea and is recognized as a heritage corridor, a string of towns with historic significance.
Nestled up against and bordered by The Laupahoehoe Natural Area Reserve, one of the most magnificent (State of Hawaii's description) forest reserves in Hawaii.
The DLNR noted the designated sites encompass remarkable gradients of climate, forest, soils and resource history, and will be among the most remarkable and unique experimental forests on earth.
A rare offering that combines the best of what Hawaii has to offer: privacy & serenity, expansive ocean and mountain views, forest reserve and the mellow lifestyle of Old Hawaii.
Driving from Hana to Hamoa Beach on Maui Island, Hawaii
I’m in Hana, the easternmost town on Maui Island. Completed the 34-mile “Road to Hana” early this afternoon. Unfortunately it was raining the entire time, so it was not good conditions to shoot any video. I started Hawaii 360, the Hana Highway, at 9:17 this morning. Took me 3 hours 3 minutes to reach Hana, with some stops at waterfalls along the way. Reached Wanapapa State Park at 12:20 p.m. Took a nap in the back of my rental SUV since I’ve been up since 4:15 p.m. yesterday so coming upon 24 hours awake.
Left the park at 2:23 after taking a short walk around to see the tiny black-sand beach and lava cliffs there. Fortunately the rain had stopped by this point. Now it’s 3:30 p.m. I’m at the bottom of Puu o Kahaula Hill, where I did a 31-minute, 1.6-mile hike up to a viewpoint over Hana.
It’s time to start the trip back toward my accommodation in Kihei on Maui’s west coast. Weather is improving. Finally seeing a tad of blue sky. Next stop will be in about three miles Hamoa Beach. A sign indicates it’s 9.5 miles to Haleakala National Park’s Kipahulu Area, another place I plan to visit on the return trip.
The Road to Hana is famous for its incredible twists and turns as well as 54 one-lane bridges. It was quite marvelous but unfortunately the visibility was limited by the rain and fog so the nice ocean views were not visible.
Recorded at 3:28 p.m. July 21, 2018, on Maui Island
Back To Future at The 50s Highway Fountain in Lapahoehoe!
The Famous 50s Restaurant, Join Blake Cousins as he chows down on a Double Bacon Cheese Burger! Located in the Town of Laupahoehoe on the Big Island of Hawaii.