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Hilo Bay
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PHOTOS |
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OVERVIEW |
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Hilo Bay
is located on the East side of Hawai'i
Island,
also known as the "Big
Island"
of Hawai'i. North of
Hilo
Bay
are the deep gulches and high ocean cliffs
of the Hamakua coast. South of
Hilo
Bay
lies the rocky low-lying coast of the Puna
district. Behind
Hilo
Bay
to the west the
island
rises towards the plateau or "saddle"
between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, the two
majestic volcanoes that make up the
biggest
part of the
island.
Hilo Bay is home to a number of outrigger
canoe clubs that train and compete on the
bay's
waters. Other recreational and commercial
uses include fishing from shore or boat,
surfing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing,
kite surfing, scuba diving and swimming.
Hilo town fonts on
Hilo
Bay
and rises up the slopes behind it.
Hilo
is the second largest "city" in Hawai'i, and
lies at the confluence of the
Hilo
Bay
Watershed's rivers and streams.
Hilo's
lush green landscape reflects the high
average rainfall (120 inches per year) of
this windward part of the
island. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Hilo Bay
is located on the waterfront of Hilo town. |
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