Kohala Zipline - Kohala Canopy Tour
Get ready for a fun Big Island zipline trek through the island’s tropical jungle. Located near Hawi, the Kohala Zipline is located in an area known since ancient times as Halawa. The zipline course crosses a stream-rich land and features platforms built into huge trees.
Zipping from tree to tree, you’ll fly past native kukui trees and ancient taro terraces. The 9-line trek includes arching suspension bridges, and you’ll also get to see the Kohala Ditch, an irrigation canal completed in 1906.
Tour Highlights:
- Fun aerial trek that includes suspension bridges and a rappel
- 8 zipline runs in total (ziplines get progressively longer)
- 6 sky bridges - walk across suspension bridges connecting ziplines
- Tour ends with an exciting rappel from the final tree
Tour Inclusions:
- 8-line zipline canopy tour
- 2 certified canopy guides on every tour
- Approx. 2.5 – 3 hours, start to finish
- All safety gear included
Bridge Crossing
Dual Zip
Walk Over Aqueduct Bridge
Kohala Ditch
Tree Rappel
Tree Rappel
- Where and When:
- Tour times: 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm
Check in 30 minutes prior to your selected tour time.
Driving directions from Kona/Waikoloa/Mauna Lani to the Kohala Zipline in Hawi:
1) Head north on Queen Kaahumanu Hwy (Route 19).
2) Turn left on Akoni Pule Hwy (Route 270) heading towards Kawaihae/Hawi.
3) Arrive at Kohala Zipline station just past Hawi.
Approximate drive times:
From Waikoloa: 30-40 minutes
From Kailua-Kona: 60-70 minutes
Location: Kohala Zipline, 55-515 Hawi Road, Hawi, HI 96719 View Map
- Requirements:
- Please bring your own water bottle for use on tour. Water bottles are available for purchase at Hawaii Forest and Trail and a jug will be available for refills.
- Restrictions:
- Participants must weigh between 70 and 270 lbs and be at least 8 years old.
Minor children require a parent or guardian to sign their participation agreement, and children between the ages of 8 and 13 require an adult to go on the tour with them.
This tour is not for those with back or neck problems and expectant mothers.
Participants must be able to walk over uneven terrain and handle short ascents and descents.
Lightweight pants or knee length shorts and a T-shirt are recommended because of harness.
- Special Notes:
- Operation Days:
- Closed Tuesdays
- Duration:
- 3 hours
- Vendor:
- Kohala Zipline
- Island:
- Big Island
- Capacity:
- 6 guests
- Equipment: