The Island of Hawaii
(called The Big Island or Hawaii Island) is a volcanic island
in the Pacific Ocean and one of the eight main islands that comprise
the U.S. state of Hawaii. The Big Island is the largest island in
Hawaii. It is 4,038 square miles, and has 5 volcanoes, with one
still erupting. Hilo is the island's principal city. The Kona Coast
is the number one location to catch a Pacific Blue Marlin.
The Hawaiian Islands
stretch 1,500 miles across the central Pacific Ocean. It's comprised
of islands, islets, reefs, and rocks. Although, Oahu is the most
visited island, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii offers
rain forests, volcanoes, pounding surf, sandy beaches, and whale
watching opportunities.
Geography: 4,038
sq mi
Population: 158,400
Religion: Many Religions
Language: English,
Hawaiian is also spoken.
Currency: US Dollars
Time Zone: Hawaii Standard
Time Zone (HST)
Electricity: 110v
Entry Requirements:
Canadian residents must have a valid passport that is valid
for six months past the date of first entry into the United States,
and an onward or return ticket. Other countries, please check with
the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for detail entry requiremetns for
your nationality.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Honolulu (plus 49 minute flight to Hawaii) from: Los
Angeles: 5 hrs 35 min
New York: 11 hrs 30 min
Chicago: 9
hrs 10 min
Miami: 10 hr 15 min
Vancouver: 6 hrs 10 min
Toronto: 12
hrs 23 min
Major Attractions:
Akaka Falls; tallest waterfall on the island. Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden . East Hawaii Cultural Center . Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; comprising the active volcanoes
Kilauea and Mauna Loa Hulihe'e Palace; a royal palace in Kailua-Kona Ka Lae, the southernmost point in the United States
Manuka State Wayside Park Mauna Kea Observatory; Mauna Kea Observatories . Nani Mau Gardens Onizuka Space Center; museum dedicated to the memory of Challenger
astronaut Ellison Onizuka . Pacific Tsunami Museum overlooking Hilo Bay . Pua Mau Place Arboretum and Botanical Garden . Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park . Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens. University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens . World Botanical Gardens . Waipi'o Valley . Rainbow Falls State Park .
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season:
(1) December to April; (mid-Decmber - February)
(2) Accommodations are limited during Japan's 'Golden Week',
3 weeks beginning the last week in April.
(3) Mid-June to August, when a large number of families travel
during the summer, therefore the rates are less favorable Low Season: May to mid-June; September to mid-December
Climate:
Oahu experiences excellent year-round weather; The Big Island
of Hawaii is hotter, Molokai & Lanai are drier, Kauai
is wetter, and Maui is more windy.
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
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Hawai'i,
The Big Island, Resort Vacations
Welcome to Hawai'i, The Big Island!
Larger
than all the other islands combined, "The Big Island"
is a miniature continent with stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs,
volcanic parks, exotic rivers, vast plains and even cactus studded
deserts.
The island is dominated by the twin peaks of Mauna Kea
and Mauna Loa, both over 13,000 feet high and divided by ski slopes.
Actually, Mauna Kea is only the top of a submerged mountain. Yet
at 32,000 feet from sea floor to sky, it could be called the tallest
mountain in the world, dwarfing Mount Everest by several thousand
feet.
"The Big Island"
is the youngest in Hawaii, a mere baby at one million years old
and still growing with constant eruptions and lava flows. It is
one of the only places on Earth where you can still see an active
volcano.
Along the island's eastern edge, the desolate moonscape
of Volcanoes National Park is home to Kilauea, a fiery volcano
that has been periodically erupting over the last decade.
Visit
the charming port town of Hilo, the flower capital of the world,
lined with black and white sand beaches. The Kona Coast, world
famous for coffee plantations, offers stunning views of the ocean
from its powdery beaches and sharp cliffs.
Big Island Country
Club A
true Pete/Perry Dye course, Located at the 2500 foot elevation in the
cool mountain air above Kona. The course has Bent grass greens and Bermuda
fairways with spectacular water features. Five sets of tee boxes ranging
from 4,600-7,200 yards give all caliber of players the proper challenge.
This course is at a higher elevation than typical Hawaiian courses.
The fairways are slightly rolling and play host to over 2,000 types
of vegetation. The medium-sized greens are undulating and moderate in
speed. Two holes have large trees in the middle of the fairway. The
greens, as well as the fairways, remain in excellent condition throughout
the year. Water comes into play on nine holes. 18 holes, par 72, 7034
yards.
Hapuna Golf Course The
Hapuna Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course nestled in
the dramatic natural contours of the land from the shoreline to about
700 feet above sea level. The course offers spectacular views of the
Kohala Coast and the Pacific Ocean while majestic Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa,
and Kohala Mountains form the backdrop.This course, which was named
"GOLF Magazine's" 1998 list of "Gold Medal Resorts,"
was built on the side of a hill overlooking the ocean. It is a target
type course with plenty of natural vegetation in play. Water hazards
(three lakes) come into play on four holes. There are also some transitional
or waste bunkers that are part of the course's design. 18 holes, par
72, 6875 yards.
Kona Country Club
- Ocean Course The
Kona Country Club's Ocean Course is truly a golfer's dream. With the
close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Kona Country Club offers the
most breathtaking views of any course you will find. Being so close
to the ocean, golfers may even get sprayed by ocean mist. The handicap-one
hole, number 8, a 355-yard strong dogleg right features a long right
fairway bunker lodged in the bend and a small green bunkered on the
left. Out-of-bounds markers line the right side of this par-four hole.
Two of the Kona Country Club's back nine holes, the 12th and 13th, play
along the ocean, giving additional hazards. The 13th, a 387-yard par-four
hole offers additional difficulty, a blow hole, located on the shore
line, about 100 yards left of the tee, formed from a lava tube which
occasionally provides a "geyser-like fountain" of ocean mist.
The 14th hole provides two right fairway bunkers in addition to a raised
green which is bunkered on the left and right. 18 holes, par 72, 6748
yards.
Mauna Lani Resort
- South Course Mauna
Lani Golf Club South Course fairways are composed of Bermuda grass and
the rough is rather thick. Most of the fairways are lined by the natural
rough along with pahoehoe and a'a lava rock. Lava rock must definitely
be avoided as if you are lucky enough to have your ball bounce back
to the fairway your ball will never be the same again. The South Course
highlights are two holes that play beside the ocean. Hole #15, a par
3, requires a tee shot over the ocean to the green and is one of the
most photographed holes in the world. Hole #7, another par 3, borders
the ocean and during the winter months golfers can enjoy watching humpback
whales migrating offshore. Most of the greens are flat and you can roll
your ball to the flag. The speed of the greens is sometimes hard to
determine and there are many subtle breaks. 18 holes, par 72, 6938 yards.
Volcano Golf and Country
Club The
golf course is located next to Volcanoes National Park. It is fairly
flat, but it has some rolling hills which will cause uneven lies. There
is a pond and three ditches which come into play on four holes. Almost
all of the tees and some of the greens are elevated. The most difficult
hole on the course is #15, a 425-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up
a dogleg fairway with tall pines guarding the turn. Golfers looking
for peaceful golf course offering ample time for concentration and a
relaxing round of golf should try Volcano Golf and Country Club. This
unique 18-hole course is set on the slopes of Mauna Loa at the southeastern
end of the Big Island of Hawaii. Situated at 4,280 feet above sea level,
Volcano Golf and Country Club offers unrivaled views of Mauna Kea and
Mauna Loa, as well as crisp, clean air for a truly enjoyable game of
golf. 18 holes, par 72, 6547 yards.
Waikoloa Village Golf
Club Nestled
in the foothills of Mauna Kea overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Waikoloa
Village Golf Course is truly one of Hawaii's most beautiful courses.
This little piece of heaven is an oasis of emerald-green overlooking
the Kohala Coast. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. the Waikoloa Village
Golf Course fits harmoniously into the natural beauty of the setting.
A course that is challenging enough for the serious golfer, but fun
for beginners as well. The 6,791-yard par-72 course has all of the characteristics
of Jones designs, with additional challenges unique to this island landscape.
A relaxed pace that is inviting and serene makes this course a favorite
of local golfers, who consider it one of Hawaii's best-kept secrets.
With complete practice facilities available and a Pro Shop stocked with
golf equipment and accessories the Waikoloa Village Golf Course is a
great place to practice, shop and play. 18 holes, par 72, 6791 yards.
Along the island's eastern edge, the desolate moonscape
of Volcanoes National Park is home to Kilauea, a fiery volcano
that has been periodically erupting over the last decade. A true Pete/Perry Dye course, Located at the 2500 foot elevation in the cool mountain air above Kona. The course has Bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways with spectacular water features. Five sets of tee boxes ranging from 4,600-7,200 yards give all caliber of players the proper challenge. This course is at a higher elevation than typical Hawaiian courses. The fairways are slightly rolling and play host to over 2,000 types of vegetation. The medium-sized greens are undulating and moderate in speed. Two holes have large trees in the middle of the fairway. The greens, as well as the fairways, remain in excellent condition throughout the year. Water comes into play on nine holes. 18 holes, par 72, 7034 yards.
The Hapuna Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course nestled in the dramatic natural contours of the land from the shoreline to about 700 feet above sea level. The course offers spectacular views of the Kohala Coast and the Pacific Ocean while majestic Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Kohala Mountains form the backdrop.This course, which was named "GOLF Magazine's" 1998 list of "Gold Medal Resorts," was built on the side of a hill overlooking the ocean. It is a target type course with plenty of natural vegetation in play. Water hazards (three lakes) come into play on four holes. There are also some transitional or waste bunkers that are part of the course's design. 18 holes, par 72, 6875 yards.
The Kona Country Club's Ocean Course is truly a golfer's dream. With the close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Kona Country Club offers the most breathtaking views of any course you will find. Being so close to the ocean, golfers may even get sprayed by ocean mist. The handicap-one hole, number 8, a 355-yard strong dogleg right features a long right fairway bunker lodged in the bend and a small green bunkered on the left. Out-of-bounds markers line the right side of this par-four hole. Two of the Kona Country Club's back nine holes, the 12th and 13th, play along the ocean, giving additional hazards. The 13th, a 387-yard par-four hole offers additional difficulty, a blow hole, located on the shore line, about 100 yards left of the tee, formed from a lava tube which occasionally provides a "geyser-like fountain" of ocean mist. The 14th hole provides two right fairway bunkers in addition to a raised green which is bunkered on the left and right. 18 holes, par 72, 6748 yards.
Mauna Lani Golf Club South Course fairways are composed of Bermuda grass and the rough is rather thick. Most of the fairways are lined by the natural rough along with pahoehoe and a'a lava rock. Lava rock must definitely be avoided as if you are lucky enough to have your ball bounce back to the fairway your ball will never be the same again. The South Course highlights are two holes that play beside the ocean. Hole #15, a par 3, requires a tee shot over the ocean to the green and is one of the most photographed holes in the world. Hole #7, another par 3, borders the ocean and during the winter months golfers can enjoy watching humpback whales migrating offshore. Most of the greens are flat and you can roll your ball to the flag. The speed of the greens is sometimes hard to determine and there are many subtle breaks. 18 holes, par 72, 6938 yards.
The golf course is located next to Volcanoes National Park. It is fairly flat, but it has some rolling hills which will cause uneven lies. There is a pond and three ditches which come into play on four holes. Almost all of the tees and some of the greens are elevated. The most difficult hole on the course is #15, a 425-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up a dogleg fairway with tall pines guarding the turn. Golfers looking for peaceful golf course offering ample time for concentration and a relaxing round of golf should try Volcano Golf and Country Club. This unique 18-hole course is set on the slopes of Mauna Loa at the southeastern end of the Big Island of Hawaii. Situated at 4,280 feet above sea level, Volcano Golf and Country Club offers unrivaled views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, as well as crisp, clean air for a truly enjoyable game of golf. 18 holes, par 72, 6547 yards.
Nestled in the foothills of Mauna Kea overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Waikoloa Village Golf Course is truly one of Hawaii's most beautiful courses. This little piece of heaven is an oasis of emerald-green overlooking the Kohala Coast. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. the Waikoloa Village Golf Course fits harmoniously into the natural beauty of the setting. A course that is challenging enough for the serious golfer, but fun for beginners as well. The 6,791-yard par-72 course has all of the characteristics of Jones designs, with additional challenges unique to this island landscape. A relaxed pace that is inviting and serene makes this course a favorite of local golfers, who consider it one of Hawaii's best-kept secrets. With complete practice facilities available and a Pro Shop stocked with golf equipment and accessories the Waikoloa Village Golf Course is a great place to practice, shop and play. 18 holes, par 72, 6791 yards.