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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
How Do You Get There?
Why Park is Awe Inspiring
Active Kilauea Volcano
Gigantic Lava Cliffs
Walking on Lava Mounds

Cliffs formed by Lava Meeting Sea - Hawaii Volcanoes National Pa

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. It is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In March 2017, my family and I flew in to Oahu Island in Hawaii.
For next 5 days, we took road trips to local attractions of the Oahu Island.
On the 3rd day, we flew to Hilo Island and the stunning Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.
It was stunning to walk on Lava mounds and see the handiwork of the lava in creating gigantic cliffs
And of course, watching the Kilauea volcanic crater light up at night was spectacular.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

It is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife, Nature Enthusiast

How Do You Get There?

You can reach the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hilo Island by air only from inside Hawaii. There are no ferry connections between the main Hawaiian islands.

To get from Oahu to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you'll need to fly from Honolulu (Oahu) to Hilo (Big Island).
You can then drive from the Airport to Volcanoes National Park by road (see below map).

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is about 30 miles southwest via Highway 11 (a 45-minute drive).
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There are no ferries between the main Hawaiian islands

You can reach the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hilo Island by air only from inside Hawaii.

There are no ferry connections between the main Hawaiian islands.

Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife, Nature Enthusiast

Why is Volcanoes National Park Awe Inspiring?

Volcanoes National Park is is Awe Inspiring because of a couple of jaw dropping factors. Firstly, Hawaii boasts of two of the most active volcanoes anywhere in the world. Secondly, the kind of cliff formations, sea arches that the flowing lava has created when it met the Pacific Ocean is literally out of this world.

Volcanoes National Park is is Awe Inspiring because of a couple of jaw dropping factors.
Firstly, Hawaii boasts of two of the most active volcanoes anywhere in the world - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

Secondly, the cliff formations, sea arches that the flowing lava created when it hitt the Pacific Ocean is literally out of this world.
These are 90 feet and above tall cliffs literally curved at the edge of the ocean by the lava.

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Lakshmi Soundararajan

Wildlife, Nature Enthusiast

Where Nature Inspires Awe!

Active Kīlauea Volcano

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is currently erupting, with lava visible as a glow within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The eruption, which began on December 23,2024 has been active on and off throughout 2025, with lava fountains reaching up to 1000 feet during some events.

Gigantic Lava Cliffs

This impressive sea arch was cut into the cliff of an ancient lava flow from about 550 years ago. At the end of Chain of Craters road, walk a short distance along the road to see Hōlei Sea Arch. This stark lava rock formation is about 90 ft. (27.4 meters) high and extends from the steep sea cliffs into the Pacific Ocean.

Walking on Lava Mounds

Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park can walk on lava mounds, particularly in areas like the Kilauea Iki Trail.The Kīlauea Iki trail leads hikers into an old volcanic crater, offering the experience of walking on the solidified lava lake floor.

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