Is Big Island safe to visit now?

Is Hawaii Safe to Visit? If you're wondering “is Hawaii safe to visit” the answer is a resounding YES! While Kilauea's lava flow remains powerful after an initial eruption on May 3 and series of subsequent earthquakes, the island is not completely shut down – contrary to popular belief.



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To discover Big Island as a whole, we recommend staying ideally 8 to 10 days so that you have time to explore it at your own pace, as the island is quite large.

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Here's why. Fodor's Travel named Maui one of 10 destinations on its 2023 “No List” that tourists should reconsider visiting this year. The travel publication outlined 10 regions ranging from Antarctica to Italy that are threatened by environmental damage caused by overtourism and climate change.

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Getting to the Island of Hawai?i There is also the option of flying into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on O?ahu first and then taking a short, 35-40 minute flight to the island of Hawai?i. Because the island is so big, consider arriving on one side of the island and departing from the other.

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Drive from Kona to Volcano Via Southpoint. Driving non-stop via the Southpoint Route is a long 100-mile winding drive to Volcano (2.5 Hours). There are many adventures along the way. If you want to take the tour, plan to spend 4 or 5 hours from Kona Airport to Volcano.

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Kona is a laid-back former plantation town and with a few exceptions winds down early, so you won't find any big city glitz and A-list nightclubs open until the wee hours.

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If the park determines that access to the flow is safe you can go on a hike to see the lava. Because viewing conditions change on a daily basis you should look up the most recent information about the active surface flows shortly before you plan to see the lava yourself.

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At this time, Kilauea is no longer erupting. Lava supply to the Halema?uma?u lava lake paused on September 16, 2023, based on lava lake levels and the behavior of the crater floor. Kilauea could begin erupting again at any time, however. HVO continues to closely monitor Kilauea for signs of renewed activity.

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There are two separate volcanoes that are considered active on Big Island. They are Kilauea, which is 4,091 feet tall, and Hualalai, which is 8,271 feet tall. All throughout Kilauea's history, there have been eruptions at the summit of the volcano and also at the vents along the East Rift Zone.

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The best time to visit Hawaii is between March and September. This is when the islands see the highest temperatures and the lowest amount of rain. It's the perfect time to enjoy the beach or the water.

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November and March are the wettest months, whereas during the summer months the amount of rain can decrease up to half the peak rate. Average monthly rainfall for the Big Island.

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