コハラ山地のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

The steep, short road down to Waipio valley itself is (February 2024) only open to Hawaiʻi residents with ID and driving 4WD. No hikers or cyclists permitted.

This peaceful small town has some charming attractions such as art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. There is a farmers market here to swing by and grab some local grub or handmade goods!

This point offers an unforgettable view from the Pololū Valley Overlook. The steep cliffs, green forests, and black sand beaches is truely an amazing sight. The best time to be here is a little before sunset so that you can experience both the sunset view and daylight view.

Spencer Beach is one of the northernmost white-sand beaches on the Big Island. The park is perfect for picnics with amenities including restrooms, showers, drinking water, and a large picnic pavilion. With the shallow water at its shoreline, Spencer Beach Park is an excellent option for kids.

This family friendly beach has white sands that slope into the clear blue water. On the edges of the beach you can escape the sun into the shad eof the plam trees. There is a restaurant right on the beach, but you do pay for the convience.

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Spencer Beach has soft, white sandy shores, calm water, bathrooms, and nearby parking. Samuel M Spencer Beach Park is a great daytime destination for beachgoers or a nighttime destination for campers looking to hear the waves crash under while going to bed. It is one of the most northern white sand beaches on the Big Island; much further north, most beaches are rocky.

The Waipio Valley Lookout is a 300-foot walk from the parking area here and a fantastic view point at the end of the Hāmākua Heritage Corridor drive. The Hāmākua coasline is not only beautiful but sacred. The Waipiʻo Valley was the home of King Kamehameha I, when he was young.  Kamehameha I was the first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and this area is marked as an important center for political, cultural, and religious life on the Big Island.