Activities found 40 to 50 minutes

from The Castle

Hilo Town
A short forty-minute drive to the seat of the Big Island government. There are beautiful old buildings along Bayfront with interesting shops and the Farmer's Market is open on Wednesday and Saturday. The city has several museums (Tsunami & Lyman), movie theaters, shopping mall, restaurants, banks, International Airport (with car rental), and parks (Lili'uokalani & Wailoa) where you can enjoy the exotic flowers & vegetation. Our zoo is home to a white tiger and he loves visitors. Hilo bay has a black sand beach. Come in Spring and experience the famous Merrie Monarch Hula Festival as well other annual events. Be sure to visit the largest Mac nut farm in the world, they offer plenty of free samples! And don't miss Big Island Candies.

Volcano National Park

Approximately a fifty minute drive from the Castle, you can see one of the world's most active volcanoes, open 24 hours a day, all year (best to view at night). A moving, spiritual and exciting experience. The visitor center gives the current info about the lava flow.

Detailed information: www.hawaii.volcanoes.national-park.com/hike.htm and volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/activity/kilaueastatus.php
and   www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Visit the Volcano winery and enjoy a wine tasting!
http://www.volcanowinery.com

Homakua Coastline

Continue past Hilo about fifteen minutes and you come to the home of some of the most magnificent waterfalls on the planet. perfect for nature walks and seeing organic gardens &/or taking medicinal plant tours.