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Mauna kea tourist attractions. This is one of the most geologically interesting national parks in the united states. 3 minutes from mauna kea beach. 5 minutes from mauna kea beach. Experiences from 236 onizuka astronomy complex.

The mauna kea observatories mko feature some of the world s largest telescopes including equipment from canada france and the university of hawaii due to its designation as an unparalleled destination for stargazing. 2 waipio valley and overlook. Things to do near mauna kea mauna kea observatories. Island of hawaii hi.

We are the pioneer service of this kind and we have over 30 years of experience. Saddle road hilo hawaii 96720 usa 13 tours and activities to experience mauna kea summit observatory. Mauna kea oceanfront luau. Photo courtesy of alan l.

14 top rated tourist attractions on the big island of hawaii 1 hawaii volcanoes national park. Maunakea visitor information station. Mauna kea summit adventures offers daily trips to the summit of mauna kea for sunset and stargazing. We travel in custom built 4x4 mini coaches with panoramic windows.

The 13 796 foot summit of mauna kea the world s tallest mountain if measured from its base on the ocean floor is one of the best places on earth for astronomical observations thanks to its location in the tropics pollution free skies and pitch black nights. This incredibly beautiful valley on the northeastern coast of the big island about. Hapuna spa fitness center. We re standing just below the summit of a massive volcanic mountain on the big island of hawaii.

62 100 mauna kea beach dr kohala coast island of hawaii hi 96743 9706. The hawaiians called it mauna kea which means white mountain for the snow that covered its barren slopes when they first saw it nearly 2 000 years ago from sea level where we began our trip the mountain rises slowly to 13 796 feet. It s home to the world s largest telescopes and more are planned to the dismay of some native hawaiians but the stargazing is fantastic even with the naked eye. Stargaze from the sacred white capped mountain mauna kea the research site.

Mauna kea is a dormant volcano on the big island of hawaiʻi. Mauna kea state park halepohaku.