About the Big Island
Hawai’i Island, locally known as “The Big Island” is the largest of the State’s 8 main islands: Hawai’i, Maui, Kaho’olawe, Lana’i, Moloka’I, O’ahu, Kaua’i and Ni’ihau. Hawai’i Island has an area of 4,029 square miles and is 93 miles from Northern to Southern tips and approximately 76 miles from East to West. Its land area is more than all the other islands combined—over 60 percent of the State’s land mass.
It was formed by 5 volcanoes: Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Kohala which formed the North-west coast, is considered extinct, while Mauna Kea and Hualalai are “dormant.”
Our property is on the slopes of Mauna Kea—the tallest mountain on earth at 32,696’…approximately 3661’ taller than Mount Everest. It is 13,796’ above sea level. Mauna Loa and Kilauea--currently erupting inside Volcanoes National Park--are still, “active.”
A Brief History…
Hawai’i is the youngest of the islands and is still growing in land area from volcanic activity. The Big Island has a huge range of climates: more desert-like to the West and more tropical to the East…but each locale is also affected by the Trade Winds and elevation. Each area is unique; all are spectacularly beautiful.
Hawaii Island is much less crowded and more laid back than Kauai, Oahu or Maui with a greater variety of natural destinations to explore without fighting traffic or long lines. The food is fresh, the beaches spectacular, the restaurants excellent and if the weather isn’t to your liking, today… drive an hour in the opposite direction.
