Title: Things to Do in Hamakua in 2026 | Expedia.com

# Things to do in Hamakua

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![Amazing starry sky💫](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006446/4a7eefc0-3f67-4950-ae04-60140c9bf8d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The summit of Mauna Kea during sunset. Because we are so high the sun actually sets into the clouds below.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006446/6b2bbbbc-764b-4fde-a870-b0456b6c78b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![One of the most amazing places to see on the big Island next to live volcanoes. We got lucky and the weather was great, it was June but still a little brisk at that high altitude. Mauna Kea is such a great adventure, had the chance to look at the sun through a telescope as well. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006446/d328b13c-ec6e-4293-ab09-aa092bc6e9f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This is totally a sight I would recommend if you are planning a trip to the big island. It is highly recommended to stay for about a half hour at the lower base before making the trek up to the top. I enjoyed this drive, and in comparison to the top of Maui’s island’s highest point, the road was quite nice! Loved this part of our trip for sure! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006446/fb3d01fd-9d49-493e-ab5c-121c1c908ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This may only be possible here; a snow capped mountain with palm trees in the foreground. And if that's not enough how about a brilliant full moon descending into the rosy warmth of sunrise?
#WinterWonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006446/e9dec0b6-3d65-4724-9c55-773210aa71a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## What to do in Hamakua

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## Popular day trips from Hamakua

![Kailua-Kona showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1879/61f5503e-584d-46c8-bdeb-b3567009a11c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kailua-Kona

![Honokaa featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11591/5fa5f134-5006-4e76-a7fd-bc76e76c30cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Honokaa

![Kealakekua showing hiking or walking and tranquil scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11592/a72d840f-0437-4c4a-be6f-9da6903682a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kealakekua

![Kapaau showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11855/f1bd7703-9725-4164-8f2f-35d6730999d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kapaau

![Laupahoehoe which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11888/b2b28ad8-339d-4929-a23c-f0c48f1ecfc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Laupahoehoe

![Kilauea Iki Crater which includes tranquil scenes, mist or fog and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965085/ebbe22c3-ccea-4614-9cdd-afa0389e3944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Volcano

![Waipio Valley, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180877/34a068a4-b8fe-45f8-84a2-6b609f3f869c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Waipio

![Kamuela featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252944/66ed27b5-f55c-43de-82ce-6d40eccf2696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kamuela