About the Merrie Monarch Festival A week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture on the Big Island’s Hilo side during the week of Easter, visiting Hilo during…
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Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut History The Macadamia tree was named in 1857 by the European botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, after a friend, Australian scientist John…
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An Overview of Big Island Botanical Gardens Plant Diversity and Climate The quantity and variety of plants and flowers that call the Big Island of…
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Liliuokalani Gardens Overview Resting along Banyan Drive, in historic downtown Hilo, you will find the beautiful Lili’uokalani Gardens, the largest, authentic Edo-style ornamental garden outside…
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Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Garden Overview The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Garden is flora and fauna at its best, with a 12-acre zoo and garden…
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Nani Mau Gardens Overview The Nani Mau Gardens in Hawaii, was founded by Makato Nitahara in 1972. The 20-acre area had previously been used to…
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Lava Ocean Tours UpdateDue to no flowing lava the lava viewing tours are not currently running. However, Lava Ocean Tours also offers dolphin, whale and…
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2019 Update: Hawaiian Lava Boat Tours This company is not currently offering lava boat tours as there is no ocean entry of lava at this…
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Tickets are $60 for general admission. Ticket price includes admission, eight 4 ounce sample pours, shuttle ride from down town, a souvenir glass, food samples…
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