BIOLOGY
Big Island has a wide variety of plant, marine and animal
life. Many species are rare and endangered including
the giant Pacific Green Sea Turtle (which can grow to
400 pounds), the Nene Goose (the official state bird)
and the Humpback Whale (the official state marine mammal).
Vegetation zones include: coastal, dryland forest, mixed
open forest, rain forest, subalpine and alpine.
- CLIMATE Like most of the Hawaiian Islands,
Big Island has only two seasons: "summer"
between May and October and "winter" between
October and April. Depending upon locale:
- Average temperature ranges from 71.2 to 77.3 (°F)
in the coastal regions.
- Kailua-Kona average temperature:
- Jan.-Feb. 72.1 (°F)
- Aug.-Sept. 77.3 (°F)
Average annual rainfall ranges from 10 inches at
Kawaihae (near the Kohala coast) to 128 inches at
Hilo Airport.
Captain Zodiac
The island's original and largest rafting company
and one of Hawaii's most exciting excursions - offering
a variety of eco-tours with Zodiac rafts operating
on the Big Island of Hawaii's Kona coast and Kauai's
Na Pali Coast. Call toll-free: 800-422-7824.
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Waikoloa Heliport, Waikoloa, HI 96720
808-961-5600#800-745-BLUE
Daily departures from Waikaloa Heliport. Family-owned
and operated business that has received the prestigious
Five Star Diamond Award for quality service and safety
over the past four years.
Botanical Garden Tours
A list of 15 Botanical Gardens on The Big Island -
Hawaii.
Bottom Fishing Hawaii
75-430 Hoene, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-4900
Family operated for three generations. Families welcome.
Guarantee to catch or you get to go again free!
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Learn about volcanos and possible dangers before you
go! Has the latest updates on eruptions and current
activity of all of Hawaii's volcanos.
Kahaluu Beach Park
79-6739 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Snorkel with exotic fish and play with the turtles.
Snorkel gear rental and snacks available.
Catchem Sportfishing
77-6456 Pualani St, Kailua-Kona, HI
808-938-1400
Personalized sport fishing charters on the Kona Coast
for individuals, families and other groups. Sixteen
years of satisfying experience with big game, fly
fishing, and light tackle.
Kona Charters Skippers Association
75-5663 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
808-329-3600 #800-7MARLIN
Kona's fishing and activity specialists (since 1956)
offering full and half day exclusive or shared charters
on more than fifty different boats.
Notorious Sportfishing
Honokohau Harbor, PO Box 1018, Kealakekua, HI 96750
808-325-7558#888-584-KONA
Deep sea charter fishing for the entire family.
Paradise Safaris
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures / Stargazing & Sunset
Trips. Become an intrepid explorers and experience
some of the most dramatic & stimulating scenery on
or off the Earth. Stand atop a huge cinder cone where
the sky is aglow with strange and beautiful sunset
colors. The air is cold and dry - with visibility
well beyond 100 miles - amist the world famous observatories
that peer into the distant galaxacies. Call toll-free:
800 545-5662
Alii Country Club
78-7000 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-322-2595
Featuring pro shop, driving range, putting green,
lessons, restaurant, bar and club rentals. Perfect
weather for golf.
Hapuna Golf Course
808-880-3000
Environmentally sensitive, links-style golf course
offers the ultimate challenge plus beautiful views
from the Kohala Coast.
Kona Country Club
78-7000 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-322-3431
36 holes of championship golf, pro shop, private lessons,
practice facility and restaurant… and the best
weather in the world. Japanese speaking staff.
Mauna Kea Golf Course
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Kohala Coast, HI 96743
808-882-5400
One of Hawaii's truly unique golf challenges offers
dramatic elevation changes and beautiful panoramic
views from nearly every hole.
Mauna Lani Resort - Francis H. Brown
Golf Course, North Course
68-1310 Mauna Lani Dr, Ste 103, Kohala Coast, HI 96743
808-885-6655
Built on an ancient lava flow, this rolling terrain
is challenging for all golfers.
Mauna Lani Resort - Francis H. Brown
Golf Course, South Course
68-1310 Mauna Lani Dr, Ste 103, Kohala Coast, HI 96743
808-885-6655
Home of the Senior Skins Game, this celebrated course
features stunning ocean holes and mountain views.
Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf - Beach
Course
1020 Keana Pl, Waikoloa, HI 96738
808-886-6060#800-552-1422
A full-service resort golf operation.
Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf - King's
Course
600 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738
808-886-7888#800-552-1422
A full-service resort golf operation.
Makalei Hawaii Country Club
72-3890 Hawaii Belt Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-325-6625
Located just above Kona, this course offers spectacular
views and is home to many game birds such as pheasant,
turkey and peacock. |
