Hamakua Macadamia Nut CompanyIn 1881, an Australian plant collector and sugar cane plantation manager named William Purvis came to the Big Island of Hawai‘i and brought with him Hawai’i’s first macadamia nut tree. Today, about 570 growers farm 17,000 acres of macadamia trees, producing 40 million pounds of in-shell nuts, valued at over $30 million. 1 image |
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historical SiteThe majestic, stone Puukohola Heiau can be seen off the road, just north of the resorts of the Kohala Coast. This National Historic Site is home to one of the largest restored heiau (temple) in Hawaii. Heiau were sacred places of worship for Native Hawaiians, and Puukohola Heiau was a site built to fulfill a historic prophecy. 1 image |
Waikoloa Petroglyph FieldThe Waikoloa Petroglyph Preserve is one of the best and easiest places on the Big Island to view ki’i pōhaku (petroglyphs). This extensive field of rock art is preserved amid a golf course and hotel. There are some very unique petroglyphs, including a post-western contact warrior on horseback. The preserve also includes several lave tube cave shelters and some other archaeological ruins. 1 image |
Waipi’o Valley ATV AdventureA tour that begins at the Waipi’o on Horseback Ranch, a working livestock ranch and farm operation sharing exclusive views of enchanting Hamakua. This scenic opportunity allows travel through a traditional land division (Ahupua’a) that stretches from the mountain to the ocean and is home to native flora and fauna. 39 images |
