Hawaiʻi Island forest reserves

United States · Oceania

Hawaiʻi Island forest reserves

High-elevation forests sheltering Hawaii's surviving honeycreepers.

Photo: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Pacific Region's · CC BY 2.0
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Days needed
3–4
Difficulty
Moderate
Nearest airport
Hilo (ITO)

When to go

  1. JanJanuary: Poor or no data
  2. FebFebruary: Poor or no data
  3. MarMarch: Best
  4. AprApril: Best
  5. MayMay: Best
  6. JunJune: Best
  7. JulJuly: Good
  8. AugAugust: Good
  9. SepSeptember: Good
  10. OctOctober: Good
  11. NovNovember: Poor or no data
  12. DecDecember: Poor or no data

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Hakalau Forest refuge access is by permit on set days.

Why go

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. It is one of two units, along with the Kona Forest National Wildlife Refuge that is managed as part of the Big Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Access to the Kona Forest is restricted since it contains several endangered species.

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