Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

About Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was founded in 1916 and features bare land pushed into the sea and covered in volcanic ash, lava and lava flows from Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. The park includes more than 1,000 kilometers of hiking trails and trails in an environment that ranges from sea level to 1.5 meters above sea level. It offers a unique view of the Hawaiian volcanic landscape with a variety of geological features such as lava tubes, craters, cracks, volcanic vents, volcanoes and wells.

More than half of the park is designated as wilderness and offers unusual hiking and camping opportunities, such as Kilauea National Forest and Hawaii Volcanoes National Wildlife Refuge.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the top 10 national parks in the United States and the third largest national park in Hawaii. The park is located on Hawaii's Big Island, about two and a half hours north of Honolulu. Cars to Hawaii Volcano National Park, often referred to as the Big Island, are located in Kailua-Kona, about 45 minutes south of Kilauea and about 1.5 hours from Hilo. Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines serve Hiloa and Kuna airports as well as Honolulu International Airport.

Vehicles can be rented at Hilo and Kona airports and Honolulu International Airport. Most major car rental companies are present at both airports and in the park.