Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Guide

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the Big Island of Hawaii, which is 800,000 years old. Established in 1916, the park spans 878 sq kilometres (339 sq miles) and ranges from sea level to the top of Mauna Loa, the world’s tallest volcano at 4169m (13,677ft) high. The result of 70 million years of volcanic activity is on display, encompassing the creation of Hawaii out of the ocean to the evolution of its complex and unique ecosystems. Many rare species of plant have flourished in the volcanic landscape, of which 90 per cent of the park’s flora and fauna, including 10,000 species of insects and spiders, is unique to Hawaii. Hiking trails are a popular way of seeing the wildlife and also the dramatic lava fields and steam vents surrounding Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano.
Air: Honolulu International Airport, Hilo Airport, Kino Airport (domestic flights). Road: Bus: Services from Hilo. Car: Hwy-11 (from Hilo and Kailua-Kona); Hwy-11 or Hwy-19 (from Waimea).

Contact Addresses

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, PO Box 52, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718, USA
Tel: (808) 985 6000
Website: www.nps.gov/havo

Tourist Information

Hawaii Tourism Authority
Hawaii Convention Centre, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Tel: (808) 973 2255. Fax: (808) 973 2253. Website: www.hawaii.gov/tourism
Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau
2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Eighth Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Tel: (808) 923 1811 or (800) 464 2924 (brochure line; toll free Canada and USA only). Fax: (808) 924 0290. Website: www.gohawaii.com
Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (UK Office)
PO Box 208, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 5RJ, UK
Tel: (020) 8941 8166 (trade enquiries) or 8941 4009 (consumer enquiries). Fax: (020) 8941 4011.
E-mail: info@hvcb.org
Website: www.gohawaii.com