The Big Island of Hawaii is the jewel of the Hawaiian archipelago. Here on the geologically youngest of the islands, the spirits of energy and creation surround you. From the stars above to the sea below, the Big Island is home to many extremes. It boasts the planet’s most active volcano, the world’s preeminent astronomical observatory, and Hawaii’s largest native population.

    The entire island is a natural wonderland replete with waterfalls, rainforests, pristine beaches, botanical wonders, exotic birds, and colorful marine life. It is also a haven for stargazers; no place on Earth offers facilities for public astronomical viewing comparable to those on Mauna Kea. Here you can enjoy deep-sky splendors in both the northern and southern celestial hemispheres from what is arguably the finest dark-sky site in the world.