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USA Kīlaue Viewing Spot

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Official viewing spot to view the volcano. Walk down from the visitor centre to the lower parking lot for less crowded spots.

Photography Tips

Go here during the blue hour or on a clear day after dark for stars and MilkyWay. Even if active lava isn‘t boiling up there is an amazing glow.

Travel Information

Ideally stay on the Hilo side of the island and just drive into the Volcano National Park towards the museum. Then walk up to the crater rim. Daytrips from the Kona side are possible but plan for a 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Lots of people

Best Timing Blue hour/at night

Sunrise & Sunset 06:28 - 17:43 | current local time: 01:45

Photo Themes hawaii Landscape National Park nature volcano

Locations Hawaii Volcano National Park

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