Directions to the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center
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From Kona and South Kohala:
Turn left onto Highway 19 (Queen Kaahumanu Hwy) and drive North until
you reach the intersection with a stop sign of Kawaihae Harbor and Waimea Town.
Turn left and drive to Kawaihae Harbor. Turn right onto Highway 270 (Akoni
Pule Hwy), toward Mahukona and Hawi. Continue to drive eastward through Hawi
Town and Kapa'au Town. Drive past the statue of King Kamehameha and the "Bond
Historic District". Lighthouse Road is located on the left hand
side a short distance after the 24th mile marker. You will see our sign with
a tropicbird “Coming Soon” next to ATV Outfitters and Earthworks
signs. Head down the road and we are located on the right side behind
the Kohala Middle School marked with a Hawaii Wildlife Center sign.
From Hilo and Waimea:
Turn right on Highway 19 drive along the Hamakua
Coastline until you reach Waimea. Take a right and stay on Highway
19 at the Lindsey Road intersection traffic light. Stay on Highway
19 until you come to a small bridge. The road will fork so keep to
your right. This is Highway 250 (Kohala Mountain Road) This will
lead you to Hawi Town and Kapa'au Town, approximately 25 minutes.
This scenic 
mountain road winds through pasture and ocean vistas
until it ends at Highway 270 (Akoni Pule Road). Turn right and continue
drive eastward through Hawi Town and Kapa'au Town. Drive past the statue
of King Kamehameha and the "Bond Historic
District". Lighthouse Road is located on the left hand side
a short distance after the 24th mile marker. You will see our sign with
a tropicbird “Coming Soon” next to ATV Outfitters and Earthworks
signs. Head down the road and we are located on the right side
behind the Kohala Middle School marked with a Hawaii Wildlife Center
sign.