Comments on: Big Island’s Four Mile Scenic Drive

By: jim

jim — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:43:32 +0000

I though the change in flora on the Big Island was amazing, from lush rainforest to absolute deserted black lava rock. We drove from Hilo to Kona along the northern coast and made this great detour. I think everyone has to do it, it’s hardly a detour at all. What’s also amazing was the last hour of the drive into Kona where everything was black lava rock and people leaving names and “I love XYZ” message in white rocks (I don’t know what that was place was called but it was HUGE).

The Big Island was a stunning place to visit.

By: HawaiiVacationGifts

HawaiiVacationGifts — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:46:00 +0000

When people are visiting us on the Big Island, we always take this scenic route. Everything is always lush, green, and the ocean is always beautiful. We have never stopped at the Botanical Garden however because of the expense. However, my Uncle raved about it despite the massive amount of mosquitos!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:16:57 +0000

Hi Sheila B. – It will probably take you less than 20 minutes.

Another pretty stop for you to consider is to drive a bit further on (away from Hilo and towards Waimea) to the Akaka Falls waterfall. It’s less than 10 miles away from the Four Mile Scenic Drive. Here’s my article on it:
http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/04/16/see-the-big-islands-akaka-falls/

I’ll be writing about 2 more articles on waterfalls that are in Hilo. I’ll try to get those written before the end of next week so you’ll have the information well before your trip. The name of those two waterfalls are Pe’e Pe’e Falls and Rainbow Falls.

After you’ve seen these places, I’d love for you to come back to the website and tell us what you thought of them.

Thanks for your comment. It’s always music to my ears to hear that I’ve provided a timely article for the Go Visit Hawaii readers!

By: Sheila B.

Sheila B. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:03:16 +0000

This is such a timely article. When our NCL cruise makes it’s first stop in Hilo in early June, we’ve reserved a car for just several hours. Given that we would have to make those unauthorized stops to take photos and get a breath of the forest air, misquitoes and all, can you estimate how long to allow for this 4 mile trek?

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:04:11 +0000

Um, Andy, it’s not an issue when you have the worlds best navigator by your side.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:57:32 +0000

It’s an easy turn off to miss, so keep your eyes open for the signs. It’s definitely worth the detour!