Kaʻū Desert, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Name: Kaʻū Desert
Address: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States

#11 among attractions in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano

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Kaʻū Desert, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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The Kaʻū Desert is a leeward desert in the district of Kaʻū, the southernmost district on the Big Island of Hawaii, and is made up mostly of dried lava remnants, volcanic ash, sand and gravel. The desert covers an area of the Kīlauea Volcano along the Southwest rift zone. The area lacks any vegetation, mainly due to acid rainfall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°24'31"N, 155°17'49"W

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Kaʻū Desert – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halemaumau Crater, Kīlauea, Kīlauea Iki, Devastation Trail.

0.9 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Halemaumau Crater, Volcano Village
22 min walk • Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, a dramatic and dynamic volcanic feature nestled within the larger summit caldera of Kīlauea in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, is a must-see destination for any visitor to the island of Hawai'i. Known for its rich cultural significance...
1.3 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Kīlauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
34 min walk • Kīlauea, the legendary shield volcano nestled within the expansive Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stands as a testament to the raw power and beauty of nature's creation. As one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, Kīlauea provides a unique opportunity for visitors...
3.2 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Kīlauea Iki, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
82 min walk • Kīlauea Iki is a pit crater that is next to the main summit caldera of Kīlauea on the island of Hawaiʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. It is known for its eruption in 1959 that started on November 14th and ended on December 20th, producing lava fountaining up to 1900 feet and a lava lake in the crater.
2.7 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Devastation Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
70 min walk • Devastation Trail is a trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The paved trail allows visitors to explore the site of 1959 eruption of Kīlauea Iki crater.
2.9 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
74 min walk • Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii, in the state of Hawaii, United States.
5.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
Pauahi Crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
141 min walk • Pauahi Crater is a volcanic crater measuring 2,000 ft long, up to some 1,300 ft across, and 300 ft deep in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at 19°22′6″N 155°13′21″W.
2.9 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
73 min walk • The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is an agency of the U.S. Geological Survey and one of five volcano observatories operating under the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.
1.8 miE
Active volcano popular among tourists
Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
47 min walk • Kīlauea is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. Historically, it is the most active of the five volcanoes that together form the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.