Big Island, Hawai’i

There is a good reason the Island of Hawaii is often referred to as The Big Island: it is really big. With a land mass of over 4,000 square miles, it not only is the largest island in Hawaii but it is bigger than all other seven islands combined. We will start this quick tour at the northern part of the windward coast (east) and then visit the leeward side (west).

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Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 1

Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

47 Rainbow Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Peepee Falls in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 2

Peepee Falls in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

1766 Wailuku Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Boiling Pots in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 3

Boiling Pots in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

1766 Wailuku Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Wailuku River in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 4

Wailuku River in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

1766 Wailuku Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
King Kamehameha Statue in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 5

King Kamehameha Statue in Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

200 Piopio St, Hilo, HI 96720
Onomea Bay on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 6

Onomea Bay on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

27-604 Alakahi Pl, Papaikou, HI 96781
Backwater along Onomea Trail on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 7

Backwater along Onomea Trail on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

27-604 Alakahi Pl, Papaikou, HI 96781
Taro Plants in Forest on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 8

Taro Plants in Forest on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

27-604 Alakahi Pl, Papaikou, HI 96781
‘Akaka Falls State Park near Honomu, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 9

‘Akaka Falls State Park near Honomu, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

ʻAkaka Falls State Park, Akaka Falls Road & State Hwy 220, Honomu, HI 96728
Laupāhoehoe Point on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 10

Laupāhoehoe Point on Hāmākua Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

36 Lauphoehoe Point Rd, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
Lookout over Waipi’o Valley near Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 11

Lookout over Waipi’o Valley near Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

48 Kukuihaele Rd, Honokaa, HI 96727
Kona Coast on Leeward Side of Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 12

Kona Coast on Leeward Side of Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

84 Honaunau Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Single Palm Tree on Kona Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 13

Single Palm Tree on Kona Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

84 Honaunau Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 14

Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

84 Honaunau Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Row of Ki’i Carvings at Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 15

Row of Ki’i Carvings at Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

84 Honaunau Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Row Palm Trees at Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 16

Row Palm Trees at Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

84 Honaunau Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Reflection Pond at Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 17

Reflection Pond at Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

84 Honaunau Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Two Step Beach Next to Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau in Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 18

Two Step Beach Next to Pu’uhonua Park near Hōnaunau in Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

84 Honaunau Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Kamakahonu Beach in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 19

Kamakahonu Beach in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Kailua Pier, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Row of Outrigger Canoes in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 20

Row of Outrigger Canoes in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Kailua Pier, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Lovers’ Initials Carved on Banyan Tree in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 21

Lovers’ Initials Carved on Banyan Tree in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Kailua Pier, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Sailfish Mural in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 22

Sailfish Mural in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

74-5622 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Humpback Whale Mural in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 23

Humpback Whale Mural in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

74-5622 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 24

Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

75-5718 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Mokuaikaua Church in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 25

Mokuaikaua Church in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

75-5713 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Close-up of Guitar in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 26

Close-up of Guitar in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

75-5729 Ali'i Dr C-110, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Birds of Paradise Mural by Obregon in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 27

Birds of Paradise Mural by Obregon in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

75-5760 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Waterfront Row’s Captain Jack Carving in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 28

Waterfront Row’s Captain Jack Carving in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

75-5774 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii - Encircle Photos 29

Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

74-429 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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