Kawaihae is on the west side of the island of Hawaii 35 miles (56 km) north of Kailua-Kona. Its harbor includes a fuel depot, shipping terminal and military landing site. The small town features a handful of restaurants and art galleries.
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Hamakua Plantations

At Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company we pride ourselves in offering our customers the worlds best macadamias l00% Hawaii Grown macadamia nuts. No one can really say why Hawaii Grown macadamia nuts are the most flavorful creamiest, tastiest macadamias in the world, They Just Are. Once you have tried any of our many flavored macadamia nut products we believe you will agree Hamakua Macadamia Nut products are everything they are cracked up to be.
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Pua Mau Place

The gardens sit on the western slope of the Kohala Mountain , north
of Kawaihae in the North Kohala district on the Big Island . The Pacific ocean is less than a mile to the west. There is a 180 degree view of the ocean. The garden site has a gradual slope with deep rocky ravines, which gives Pua Mau Place its distinctive character.
(808) 882-0888
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