8 days in Island of Hawaii Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Island of Hawaii trip planner
Start: Newark
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Kailua-Kona
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Hilo
— 5 nights
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End: Newark
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Kailua-Kona — 2 nights
Heart of the Kona Coast
Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kailua-Kona: Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (in Honaunau) and Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area (in Puako). There's lots more to do: fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, take in the waterfront at Kailua Pier, play a few rounds at Mauna Lani Resort , and relax in the rural setting at Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm & Konalani Coffee Bar.
For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Kailua-Kona trip itinerary planner.
Newark to Kailua-Kona is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Newark to Kailua-Kona, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in November, expect Kailua-Kona to be much warmer, temps between 84°F and 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can go by car to Hilo.
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Hilo — 5 nights
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America's Wettest City
One of the island of Hawaii's major towns, Hilo contains a mix of Asian and Polynesian cultures and is known for its proximity to a national park encompassing two active volcanoes.Venture out of the city with trips to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Holei Sea Arch, Devastation Trail, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Akaka Falls State Park, stroll the grounds of Alae Cemetery, shop like a local with Hilo Farmers Market, and take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens.
To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Hilo road trip planning site.
Drive from Kailua-Kona to Hilo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Kailua-Kona in November, Hilo is slightly colder at night with lows of 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Island of Hawaii travel guide
The Big Island
Aptly nicknamed the "Big Island," the Island of Hawaii features sunny, black-sand beaches on the western side by Kona and a tropical rain forest on the eastern by Hilo. In between, the massive mountain Maunaloa covers half the island, and Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupts continuously. Twice as large as all the other Hawaiian Islands combined, this big chunk of land in the Pacific manages to retain a laid-back atmosphere despite its immense popularity with tourists. Instead of spending your entire vacation at one of the island's luxurious tourist resorts, go on tours of this Pacific haven's coffee and macadamia nut plantations and working ranches, or explore its nature reserves and rugged trails.
