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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is open 24 hours, and eruption glow is only visible after dark when Kilauea is active.
Hilo gets over 3,000mm of rain a year. Pack a light waterproof and plan on showers rather than washouts.
The Hilo farmers market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings is the best food stop in town.
Mauna Kea summit road requires a four wheel drive and is unsuitable for most rentals. The visitor station at 2,800 metres is accessible to all.
Local knowledge
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Go once in daylight for the craters and steam vents, then return after dark. It is a completely different place.
Frequently asked questions
Only when Kilauea is erupting, which is intermittent. Check the current park status before planning around it.
About 45 minutes by car, which makes Hilo the natural base for the park.
It rains often but usually briefly, and most days still have long dry spells.
Two to three, allowing a full day in the national park and a morning on the waterfall drive.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
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