Ninole Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Umauma Falls

Umauma Falls, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  Umauma is only a mile away from Nanue and offers the same spectacular view with the addition of Mauna Kea. Umauma is perhaps most famous for its botanical gardens. 

Nanue Falls

Nanue Falls, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  The best way to view this area is on a bike. Sure you can park on the side of the road and get out but its a better experience when you're biking. I met this group of old ladies who were doing a cross island bike ride. I was just amazed to see those aged women taking a... 

Trees

Trees, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  Just look around, there are many beautiful trees and flowers to gaze at. 

Hiking Path

Hiking Path, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  Beyond the park area there is a hiking trail which I will go on sometime soon. Here are a few scenes you will see along the way. 

Weekend Picnic

Weekend Picnic, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  Ninole's Waikaumalo park is situated in a quiet rustic area among homes hidden away from the coast. Have a nice lunch or birthday party here with your family and friends. 

Transportation  

Hidden Away

Hidden Away, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  This place isn't hard to get to but you will have to pay attention to the not so visible sign on the highway to Hilo. You'll probably notice it after you pass it! It's ok, take your next right up the hill and make another right after that. Keep driving a little ways and... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Lock your cars

Lock your cars, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  Though unlikely here, it can happen. Lock your cars up when you park them otherwise you may be missing your loose change or even your car. 

Sharp Fall

Sharp Fall, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  Common sense will tell you not to lean too far over the white bridge. This is the last thing you'll ever see if you do... 

Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis?, Ninole

 triplehelix Says:  Take this for what its worth folks. I've been told they put this sign up there to deter people from soiling the river. Still, it would be wise to heed the warning just in case. Also, no animals are allowed at the park. 

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 Ninole's Waikaumalo park is situated in a quiet rustic area among homes hidden away from the coast. Have a nice lunch or birthday party here with your family... 

 

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 Ninole is a small strip of sea coast along the way to Honoka'a on the Hamakua coast. Umauma (Oo-mau-ma) is considered and "ahupua'a" which is a strip of land from the top of Mauna Kea to the coast....... 

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