World Travel GuidesThe World Heritage Sites Homepage Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

  Compare Hotel Room Rates from different Booking Sites   Follow Me on Pinterest 


Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a national park on the island of Hawaii that is today a World Heritage Site. It is the location of 4,170-meter Mauna Loa and 1,250-meter Kilauea, two of the most active volcanoes in the world. The national park preserves an area displaying the results of volcanism over hundreds of thousands of years. A unique ecosystem has also developed around the area.


Pu'u 'O'o, the volcanic cone of Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world
Pu'u 'O'o, the volcanic cone of Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world
Author: United States Geological Survey (public domain)

 Kilauea is the most active volcano in the world, while Mauna Loa is the most massive. They offer scientists useful insights into how volcanoes function, and a peek into how the Hawaiian Islands were formed. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park covers an area of 505 sq miles (1,309 sq km). Over half the park area is designated the Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness, where visitors have the hiking and camping are available.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was inscribed as a World Heritage Site during the 11th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, France, on 7 - 11 December, 1987.


Mauna Loa lava flow
Mauna Loa lava flow
Author: R.W. Decker, United States Geological Survey (public domain)

World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N 19 24 3 W 155 7 25 in Hawaii
Inscription Year: 1987
Type: Natural
Inscription Criteria: VIII

Return to United States's World Heritage Sites
Return to National Parks of the United States
Return to Hawaii Travel & Hotel Guide
Return to World Heritage Sites






  • Tips to become a smart traveler: Useful tips to remember, to get the best out of your travels.
  • Preparing for a Trip: Systematic approach to help you prepare for your trip.
  • How to plan your travel itinerary: Step-by-step build to creating the itinerary for your trip.
  • How to compare hotel room rates: Learn to use a booking search engine to compare rates across all major booking sites.
  • How to pack your luggage: Useful steps to take when packing your luggage.
  • Packing List (PDF): Print out this free packing list to make sure you don't forget anything for your trip.
  • Voltage, Frequency, Plugs & Sockets of the World: Learn about the mains electricity supply in the world.
  • Travelers' List of Plugs and Sockets (PDF): Easy-to-use list of electricity and plugs for all countries.
  • Making International Direct Dail Calls: Learn to make IDD calls from anywhere in the world.
  • IDD Call Prefixes & Country Codes (PDF): Listing of Call Prefixes and Country Codes on one page for you to bring on your trip.
  • Safety Tips When Traveling Alone: Useful advice for when you travel on your own.
  • Guide to Health Matters related to Travel: Comprehensive coverage of different issues related to your health when traveling.
  • Getting Travel Insurance for your trip: Benefits of travel insurance, and advise on when you should signing up for one.
  • Improve your travel photography: Tips to improve your photography skills, especially when traveling.
  • Guide to Traveling Around the World: Useful tips for encircling the globe.


    • Find a hotel







    Follow Me on Pinterest

    Point - Click - Discover!

    Thanks for visiting this webpage. To continue exploring, choose another destination!


    My World Travel Guides - celebrating a beautiful world beautifully.

    Earning a living as a Happy Jobless Guy

    I am a Happy Jobless Guy! I am one of the few people who is fortunate enough to earn an income from my websites that I don't to go out to work. My sites get thousands of visitors every day. It has been a long process, but it is something everybody can achieve, and that means YOU. The following are some articles which you might want to read if you want to do what I do:
    1. Money Making Manual
    2. Create Your Own Money-Printing Machine
    3. Guide for earning a living without holding a job
    4. Generate a Sitemap for your website
    5. Complete Step-by-Step e-Business Building System