Special instructions
- Where and When:
Tour time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Check-in is at 8:00 am.
Location: Kohala Zipline, 55-515 Hawi Road, Hawi, HI 96719 View Map
Tour duration is approximately 9 hours roundtrip from Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters in Kailua-Kona and 8 hours roundtrip from Waikoloa Queen's Marketplace and the Shops at Mauna Lani.
Roundtrip transportation is included from the following 3 locations:
Pick-up at 6:50 am at Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters, 73-5593A Olowalu St., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Please meet us across the street from Home Depot at our Kona Headquarters. This is a departure point for many Hawaii Forest & Trail tours. This location also has a 900 sq. ft. retail store that includes outdoor gear and apparel, books, maps and gift items.
Pick-up at 7:30 am at Queen's Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738 (near Charlie's Thai Cuisine) View Map
The backside of this popular shopping area serves as a pickup location for many Hawaii Forest & Trail tours. Look for Charlie's Thai Cuisine, and HF&T will be at the curb!
Pick-up at 7:40 am from the Shops at Mauna Lani (front of Foodland store) View Map
Please allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive.
Driving out:
If you plan to drive out yourself, here are the driving directions from Kona/Waikoloa/Mauna Lani to the Kohala Zipline in Hawi:
1) Head north on Queen Kaahumanu Hwy (Route 19).
2) Turn left on Akoni Pule Hwy (Route 270) heading towards Kawaihae/Hawi.
3) Arrive at Kohala Zipline station just past Hawi.
Approximate drive times:
From Waikoloa: 30-40 minutes
From Kailua-Kona: 60-70 minutes - Restrictions:
Participants must weigh between 70 and 270 lbs (32-122 kg) and be at least 8 years old.
Minor children require a parent or guardian to sign their participation agreement, and children between the ages of 8 and 13 require an adult to go on the tour with them.
This tour is not for those with back or neck problems and expectant mothers.
Participants must be able to walk over uneven terrain and handle short ascents and descents.
Lightweight pants or knee length shorts and a T-shirt are recommended because of harness.
May wear swimsuit under clothing for waterfall part of tour. - Operation Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Duration:
8-9 hours