Hawaii
Parks & Nature
DOLPHIN
QUEST
Swim with dolphins at the hotel's special dolphin pool.
Where:
Hilton Waikoloa Hotel, Kohala Coast
Info: (808) 886-1234
Hawai‘i TROPICAL
BOTANICAL GARDENS
More than 2,000 species of rare and exotic plants in
a 40-acre valley.
Where: On Onomea Bay, north of Hilo on Route 19
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
Cost: Adults, $15; children 6-16,
$5
Info: (808) 964-5233 or write PO Box 80, Papaikou, HI
HAWAI‘I
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
If conditions permit, you can see dramatic
lava flows from Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. Rising above
is 13,679-foot-high volcano Mauna Loa. The park also offers rainforest and lava-tube
hikes.
Where: Southeast end of the Big Island
Hours: Entry
booth open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Cost: $10 per car
Info:
(808) 985-6000
HILO TROPICAL GARDENS
Currently closed due
to renovation. Should be open by October 2000.
Where: 1477 Kalanianaole
Ave, Hilo
Info: (808) 969-9873
NANI
MAU GARDENS
20 acres of tropical flowers and trees, pools and waterfalls.
Great place for weddings and community events.
Where: 421 Makalika
St, Hilo
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Cost: Adults, $10;
children 5-12, $5
Info: (808) 959-3541
WORLD BOTANICAL
GARDENS
Features a three-tier waterfall and lush rainforest and gardens.
Where: 15 miles north of Hilo on Route 19
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Monday-Saturday
Cost: Adults, $5; children 13-18, $2; under 12, no
charge
Info: (808) 963-5427
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