Agricultural Tourism on Hawaii Island


Hawaii Island is an agricultural cornucopia. Macadamia nuts, coffee, orchids and other tropical plants, papaya, mango, cacao, jackfruit, vanilla, ginger root, kava, goat cheese, honey, hearts of palm, and exotic fruits like durian, rambutan, star fruit, cheremoya, figs, lychee, and dragon fruit are just a sample of what Hawaii’s farms have to offer. Hawaii Island is also known for its cattle ranches and paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys), as well as rich ocean resources, perfect for aquaculture such as lobsters, pearls and micro-algae.



Hawaii Island also has festivals throughout the year such as the Kau (May) and and Kona (November) coffee festivals, and Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range (September), which celebrate our rural and agricultural lifestyle.

The future is now at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii in Kona. NELHA is an ocean science and technology park that promotes educational, research and commercial projects. These projects revolve around NELHA’s unique deep seawater system. which provides a continuous supply of seawater for aquaculture and other uses. For tour information, visit Friends of NELHA.