Kaʻū

Vaste, rurale et isolée, Kau est la région australe de l’île d’Hawaï, un lieu paisible, loin des grands hôtels, des stations balnéaires et des parcours de golf. Habitée par les petites communautés de Naalehu et Pahala, elle compte l’une des plages les plus célèbres de l’État, la plage de sable noir de Punaluu (Punaluu Black Sand Beach).

Kau abrite également la majorité du Parc national des volcans d’Hawaï (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park) ainsi que le Kilauea, l’un des volcans les plus actifs au monde. C’est un lieu débordant de merveilles naturelles, où le visiteur observe l’île qui grandit sous ses yeux. Parmi les autres sites de Kau, on notera Kalae, connu sous le nom de « South Point », point le plus au sud des États-Unis, ainsi que le désert de Kau (Kau Desert) qui se trouve au sud-ouest du Kilauea. On y trouve des empreintes de guerriers piégés il y a bien longtemps par les cendres volcaniques, suite à l’une des rares éruptions explosives du Kilauea. Cette région est également populaire parmi les routards et les randonneurs, amateurs des sentiers qui quadrillent l’île, des montagnes jusqu’à la mer.

A l'inverse, sur le versant est de Kau, on trouve des vergers de noix de macadamia, des exploitations de café et des élevages de bétail. Wood Valley, près de Pahala, est un lieu de méditation et un havre de paix, à l’abri du monde extérieur. Sans surprise, Kau abrite non seulement des familles hawaïennes implantées sur l’île depuis des générations, mais aussi des écrivains, des artistes, des philosophes et d’autres personnes en quête de solitude.

Poussez votre exploration au-delà du Kilauea et profitez de Kau pour sortir des sentiers battus.
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Côte d’Hamakua
Onomea Bay on the Hamakua Coast on the island of Hawaii

Si vous parcourez en voiture la côte d’Hamakua, ne manquez pas d’explorer certains de ses trésors cachés : plantations de taro, plages de sable noir, cascades à couper le souffle et bien plus encore.

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Hilo
Scenic view of the Hilo coast on the island of Hawaii

L’endroit idéal pour flâner dans les boutiques locales, découvrir le célèbre marché de producteurs, se prélasser sur des plages paradisiaques et explorer des cascades extraordinaires.

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Puna
Lava Trees State Park in Puna on the island of Hawaii

Découvrez des formations naturelles exceptionnelles comme les moulages et les arbres de lave au parc d’État de Lava Trees et nagez dans des piscines naturelles formées par la marée et chauffées par les volcans.

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Kau
Punaluu Black Sand Beach in Kau on the island of Hawaii

Visitez un volcan actif au Hawaii Volcanoes National Park et apprenez-en plus sur la formation des îles d’Hawaï.

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Kona
Crystal clear beaches in Kona on the island of Hawaii

Eaux bleu turquoise, nombreux hôtels, dégustations de café, lieux historiques et culturels uniques… Vous n’avez que l’embarras du choix.

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Kohala
Hapuna Beach State Park in Kohala on the island of Hawaii

L’île d’Hawaï est souvent surnommée la « capitale du golf » en raison des célèbres greens qui émaillent la côte de Kohala.

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Hāmākua Heritage Corridor
Entrance to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.

Take a memorable drive from Hilo to the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout to see scenic overlooks, waterfalls, botanical gardens and small towns. 

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Honokaʻa
Couple holding hands outside the Honokaa Marketplace, a colorful building decorated with hibiscus murals, on a sunny day.

This friendly, small town is the gateway to the Waipiʻo Valley, and home to cute local shops and restaurants.

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Waipiʻo Valley Lookout
Couple enjoying a scenic view of steep green cliffs and the deep blue ocean at Waipio Valley Lookout.

Located on the northern Hāmākua Coast, the sacred Waipiʻo Valley was the boyhood home of King Kamehameha I and an important center for political and religious life in Hawaiʻi. 

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Hilo Farmers Market
Couple browsing fresh fruits and vegetables at an outdoor farmers market in Hilo.

The Hilo Farmers Market is one of the best open markets in Hawaiʻi, featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and local crafts.

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Liliʻuokalani Gardens
A scenic view of Liliuokalani Gardens, a Japanese garden, at sunset with a traditional arched bridge over a calm pond.

Liliʻuokalani Gardens is a beautifully landscaped, 30-acre Japanese garden featuring fishponds, pagodas and rock gardens.

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ʻAkaka Falls State Park
A paved path surrounded by lush greenery leading to the majestic Falls.

ʻAkaka Falls State Park features two amazing waterfalls, ʻAkaka Falls (442 feet) and Kahuna Falls (100 feet). 

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Downtown Hilo
A couple walking on a grassy lawn near a large tree and historic buildings in Downtown Hilo.

Downtown Hilo is the island of Hawaiʻi's biggest small town, featuring centuries-old wooden storefronts—many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places—housing a variety of sophisticated galleries, shops, restaurants and cultural sites.

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Wailuku River State Park
Rainbow Falls cascading into a pool surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

If you’re looking for a waterfall near Downtown Hilo, take a short drive west on Waiānuenue Avenue to Wailuku River State Park.

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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
A scenic view of Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach with palm trees, blue sky, and ocean waves meeting the black sand shoreline.

This famous black sand beach is a great photo opportunity and is almost as popular with honu (green sea turtles) as it is with visitors.

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
A landscape of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park featuring a steaming volcanic crater surrounded by barren terrain and sparse greenery under a cloudy sky.

One of the state’s most famous attractions is a testament to the power of nature and a rare opportunity to see an active volcano.

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Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Visitors walking toward Puukohola Heiau, a historic temple surrounded by dry grassland under a clear blue sky.

Part of the National Park System, this historic site is home to one of the largest and last heiau (temple) built in Hawaiʻi.

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Puakō Petroglyph Archeological Preserve
Close-up of ancient petroglyph carvings on a rocky surface surrounded by trees at Puako Petroglyph Archeological Preserve.

The Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve is one of the most extensive petroglyph fields in Hawaiʻi.

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Hāpuna Beach
Wide view of Hapuna Beach with turquoise waters, white sand, and visitors enjoying the shoreline on a sunny day.

Hāpuna Beach on the Kohala Coast is one of the largest white sand beaches on the island of Hawaiʻi.

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Pololū Valley Lookout
Scenic view from Pololu Valley Lookout at sunset, overlooking a lush valley, black sand beach, and the northeastern coastline.

The Pololū Valley Lookout offers a breathtaking view overlooking Pololū Valley, a black sand beach and the northeastern coastline.

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Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Palm trees lining the historic Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park with a stone wall and coastal views.

Visit Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau and learn about early Hawaiian history at this National Historic Park, historic place of refuge and former royal grounds.

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Keauhou
Aerial view of the Keauhou resort area, featuring lush green golf courses, homes, and the Pacific Ocean.

The Keauhou resort area, just south of Historic Kailua Village in Kona, is where you can often spot manta rays and honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles).

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Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona)
Stone building and white gate in Historic Kailua Village, surrounded by tropical greenery.

Historic Kailua Village is a lively seaside town in the heart of Kona home to shopping, dining and important historic sites.

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Hulihe‘e Palace
Historic Hulihee Palace, a white colonial-style building with a green lawn and palm trees in Kailua-Kona.

Travel back to the days of the Hawaiian monarchy at Hulihe‘e Palace, located right on Ali‘i Drive in the heart of Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona).

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Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
A thatched hut structure at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park framing a view of the beach and ocean

Just south of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, is Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. Explore this coastal park and discover how an early Hawaiian settlement survived on the rugged Kona coast.

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Kailua Kona

Attractions de Kau

A scenic view of Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach with palm trees, blue sky, and ocean waves meeting the black sand shoreline.

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

This famous black sand beach is a great photo opportunity and is almost as popular with honu (green sea turtles) as it is with visitors.

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A landscape of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park featuring a steaming volcanic crater surrounded by barren terrain and sparse greenery under a cloudy sky.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

One of the state’s most famous attractions is a testament to the power of nature and a rare opportunity to see an active volcano.

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Travel Pono Pledge

Travel Pono Pledge

One’s love for the planet is an inseverable relationship. Please take the island of Hawaiʻi Pono Pledge and ask your friends and family to do the same.

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