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Heading to the Big Island

Patrick
Patrick
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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Hi all. Like the post said, my lovely wife and I are heading out to the big island of Hawaii next week for a vacation (finally!). It's been about 6 years since we were last there. We're looking for some destinations. We remember a nice park in the northern part of the island, and also the zoo. We'll probably hit both for some palmy inspiration.

Any other places to recommend for our adventure?

Thanks in advance!

Pat

Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

Leave the wife home and take me. I get invited to all the best gardens. :P

Peachy

I came. I saw. I purchased

 

 

27.35 south.

Warm subtropical, with occasional frosts.

Pat,

Tempting as it may be, I am not going to comment on Peachy's suggestion! :rolleyes: Not aware of any park in the northern part of the Big Island, though. But yes, you have the Panaewa Zoo, a couple of miles south of Hilo. Much more than a zoo. More like a botanical garden. And Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden along the old Scenic Route (by Onomea Bay), a handful of miles north of Hilo. Also the World Botanical Garden, right off Highway 19, another dozen or so miles north of Hilo. Other than that, primarily private gardens. Meaning you need invitations from the owners.

Where will you be staying? Feel free to contact me if you're going to be out in the Pahoa area, half an hour south of Hilo.

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

the places that bo mentioned are "must-sees," patrick. :winkie:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Whale watching is good right now. Not palmy, but it can be pretty exciting. :)

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

this is "palmtalk," kim,not "whaletalk." :bemused:

feeling snarky today! :lol:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

this is "palmtalk," kim,not "whaletalk." :bemused:

feeling snarky today! :lol:

Broaden your horizons, Paul. :lol:

Palms on the Big Island = Fantastic Vacation

Palms AND WHALES on the Big Island = Super-Fantastic Vacation!

You are snark bait!

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

And while we're at it, let's throw in the Kilauea Iki hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. :) And a drive along scenic Highway 137 in lower Puna. :) And a visit to an untouched and brand new blacksand beach, near Kalapana (that's my sister and brother-in-law). :)

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Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

pffft i can see whales on the beach here! :floor:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

There is nothing like seeing whales breech in person. If your on a boat it is even more exciting.

Its up there with Bo's Clinostigma cathedral! :)

Vince Bury

Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

Pat:

Do check out Bo's place and nearby.

As you may have seen from the pictures, those gardens are all envy candy . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Thanks all for the thoughts. I definitely appreciate it!

Peachy- sounds like a sweet offer, I'd send you a ticket if I could, but alas I can barely afford the airfare from only California. Australian airfare would most certainly clean out the pocket book, and then how would I go whale watching???wink-1.gif

Bo, thanks. The place I was thinking of was the HTBG, It was just a vague memory until you brought the name up again- thanks! We're definitely going to be cruising all around the island. Even though we'll be staying in Kona we will be all over the place. We like to get out and about.

I think we might have to do the whale watching. The last time I was there I saw a whale waaaay out on the horizon breech as I was watching the sunset from the hotel. Very cool!

Thanks again!

Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

View of palms along the Kona shoreline from the whale watching boat...

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...and my lucky shot of a humpback breeching.

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Have fun!

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

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    Since you will be in Kona, send me a PM if you would like to come up mauka and see some palms in the forest - less than 15 mins from town. We can exchange phone numbers and go from there.

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    Kona, on The Big Island
    Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

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