Hawi is the northernmost city on Hawaii and the largest
city in North Kohala. This sleepy little town is filled
with art galleries, shops and a few restaurants.
Hawi was once a booming sugar town when
thousands of surrounding acres were cultivated by Kohala
Sugar.The Company shut down operations in the 1970's.
Several historic buildings still stand
dating to the mid-1800's. The Rev. Elisa Bond's Estate is
currently undergoing rennovation and will soon be open to
the public.
Upolu Airport is a small plane airport
located 3 miles west of Hawi. Sightseeing flights ofter
depart from here.
Useful Information:
Historical sites
Shopping, art galleries, restaurants
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 270 north fro Kawaihae. Hawi is located before
Kapa'au around Mile Marker #22.
This lovely tree tunnel is located just outside Hawi at
Mile Marker #24 and leads to the historic Kalahikiola Church
(below).
