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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

An outdoor spot in Volcano, Big Island, moderately priced ($$) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Morning and after dark.

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in Volcano, Big Island
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Why go

Walk crater rims, steam vents and lava tubes around active Kīlauea.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Big Island, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is The Rim at Volcano House, 14 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 6 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Volcano
Price
$$
Time needed
6 hr
Best time
Morning and after dark

Nearby

The 3 closest curated picks in Big Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Rim at Volcano House

    Park lodge dining room with windows over Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Kīlauea Iki Trail

    4-mile loop through rainforest and across a still-steaming crater floor.

    Activity · 16 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station

    Stargazing at 9,200 ft on one of the world's top observatory peaks.

    Activity · 18 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Big Island

2 more curated outdoor spots in Big Island. See the full Big Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Big Island run from 50°F in February to 58°F in August; March is usually the wettest month. For Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park itself, we suggest: Morning and after dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Big Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Big Island weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Hawaii, USA
Coordinates
19.49637, -155.46619
Destination
Big Island, Hawaii
Website
nps.gov

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?

Plan on most of a day (about 6 hours) at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?

Our pick: Morning and after dark. Insider tip: Kilauea Visitor Center closed for renovation; rangers and passes at the KMC Welcome Center.

Where is Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is at Hawaii, USA, in Volcano. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Big Island.

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