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On the Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a true wonder and still growing - lava continues to creep slowly to the sea from the active Puu Oo vent. The Park's Crater Rim Road is a pristine path through lava flows past, present and future. Kids especially like walking through the Thurston Lava tube with a flashlight. At the Kilauea Visitor Center, children sit spellbound at the Nature Center's popular short film of the volcano's fiery history and there is a junior ranger day program for children 5 to 12.

Snorkelling south of Kailua-Kona is spectacular, safe and accessible for kids. Kahaluu Beach teems with colourful fish and is especially good for beginners. Whales can often be spotted from the shore, especially along the west coast of Maui. Toget even closer, take one of the whale-watching cruises or hop on the 24-passenger Maui-Lanai ferry.