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Experience the Rainforests of Hawaii

There are lots of different types of rainforest around the world, but one of the main characteristics is high levels of rainfall. Rainforests are generally classified as being either tropical rainforest (which combine warm temperatures with the wet conditions) or temperate rainforest (which have a milder temperature). On the Hawaiian islands you will find tropical rainforest with an incredible diversity of unique flora and fauna that has developed in isolation from the rest of the world, cut off by the vast expanses of ocean that surround this archipelago of islands. In the Hawaiian tropical rain forests you will find trees draped with vines, orchids, ferns, and mosses, creating homes for fungi, snails, birds, and a myriad of other wildlife. Hawaii’s tropical rainforests include one of the world’s wettest places – an average of 460 inches of rainfall per year falls on the slopes of Mount Wai’ale’ale. Discovering the rainforests of Hilo On the island of Hawaii (generally known as the big island to avoid any confusion with the name of the state), you will find the region of Hilo. This is a stunning part of the world where you can experience dramatic waterfalls, lush gardens, and rich, wet, tropical rainforests. The northeastern coast of the big island is the wetter side of the island, so it is in this area that you will find Waianuenue (also known as the Rainbow Falls due to the colours that form in the mist surrounding the 24-metre drop) as well as many other natural wonders with Wailuku River State Park. Natural wonders One of the other points of interest in this area are the Peepee Falls (pronounced Peh-EH Peh-EH) which feeds the dramatic pools known as Boiling Pots. These are a series of pools in which the water bubbles as if it was boiling. The pools are in a terraced configuration, so the water flows alongside dramatic hexagonal columns that were created by the slow cooling basalt lava that formed this part of the world. Pana’ewa is a 12 acre zoo that is home to more than 80 different animal species. Set within lush rainforest surroundings, this is a great place to see the endangered Nene – the state bird of Hawaii. The gardens of the zoo are particularly impressive, with over 100 different varieties of palm on display. There is also a big collection of orchids, clumping bamboos, and tropical rhododendrons for you to enjoy. The big island of Hawaii is a dramatic and beautiful landscape. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the tropical rainforests, hike along the many walking trails, get up close and personal with an active volcano, or just hit the beach for a bit of surfing and relaxing, then there really is something for everyone.
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