22 days in Island of Hawaii Itinerary

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and Hilo Farmers Market. Appreciate the collections at Hulihe'e Palace and Pacific Tsunami Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Kapoho Tide Pools (in Pahoa), Hula Daddy Kona Coffee (in Holualoa) and Kailua-Kona (Helicopter Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, take a memorable drive along Saddle Road, and admire all the interesting features of Banyan Drive.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Hilo driving holiday planning app.

Sydney, Australia to Hilo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Hilo is minus 20 hours. When traveling from Sydney in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Hilo, with highs around 34°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can drive to Waimea.

Relax by the water at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area and 49 Black Sand Beach. Let the collections at Genesis Gallery Queens Marketplace and Genesis Galleries LLC capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Waimea: Hawaiian Vanilla Company (in Paauilo), Waipiʻo Valley Lookout (in Honokaa) and Waikoloa (The Shops At Mauna Lani, Anaehoomalu, &more). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Mauna Kea Beach, explore the striking landscape at Upolu Point, pick up some local products at Hawi Farmers Market, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mau'umae Beach.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Waimea tour planner.

You can drive from Hilo to Waimea in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. While traveling from Hilo, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Waimea, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Captain Cook.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Papakōlea Green Sand Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Punalu‘U Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park. When in Captain Cook, make a side trip to see Ka Lae Light in Naalehu, approximately Naalehu away. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Kealakekua Bay, take an in-depth tour of H.N. Greenwell Store Museum, contemplate the long history of The Painted Church, and get outside with Hawaii Offshore.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Captain Cook sightseeing planner.

Drive from Waimea to Captain Cook in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Waimea in August: highs in Captain Cook hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): cruise along Devastation Trail, explore the striking landscape at Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku), then stroll through Kilauea Iki Trailhead, and finally contemplate the geological forces at Kīlauea. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): shop like a local with Volcano Art Center Gallery, then hike along Pu'u Huluhulu trail, then don't miss a visit to Holei Sea Arch, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park trip builder website.

Explore your travel options from Captain Cook to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Captain Cook in August, expect little chillier with lows of 25°C in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.