Hawaii Island
A comprehensive guide to the key geographic and cultural regions of Hawaii Island, highlighting major landforms, communities, and natural features.
Internal
Defines the primary landforms and divisions that structure Hawaii Island from volcanic peaks to coastal plains.
Mauna Kea
A dormant volcano and the highest point in Hawaii, offering great stargazing, visitor center, and summit hikes.
Mauna Loa
The largest Hawaiian volcano by volume and area, known for massive flows, rim hikes, and geothermal features.
Kohala Coast
The dry, sunny northern coastline of Hawaii Island, famous for luxury resorts, white beaches, and historical sites.
Kona District
The windward side of Hawaii Island known for coffee farms, snorkeling, manta rays, and historic towns like Kailua-Kona.
Nearby
Lists the primary neighboring islands and relative positioning to contextualize Hawaii Island.
Kauai
Hawaii’s oldest and most lush island, offering dramatic cliffs, rainforests, and the Napali Coast.
Maui
Central to Hawaii’s tourism, Maui features Hana Highway, Haleakalā crater, and resorts of Lahaina and Kaanapali.
Oʻahu
Hawaii’s most populous island, home to Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and a multitude of urban and cultural attractions.
Gateways
Identifies primary international and regional airports serving Hawaii Island.
Kona International Airport
The primary airport serving the western side of Hawaii Island, offering direct flights from the US mainland and connections to inter-island airlines.
Hilo International Airport
The main airport serving east Hawaii, with domestic flights, inter-island services, and proximity to Hilo town and Volcanoes NP.