About our rating systemIn the former sugarcane fields on the slopes of Mauna Loa, a number of small farmers are growing coffee beans whose quality equals—some say surpasses—Kona’s. More and more tasting competitions seem to agree; in any case, this farm and mill in tiny Pahala provides an excellent excuse to break up the long drive to the main entrance of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 23 miles northeast. Free 45-minute guided tours are offered three times daily; enjoy tastings of coffee and macadamia nuts throughout the day in the pleasant visitor center. Note: The 10-day Kau Coffee Festival (www.kaucoffeefestival.com) in early May includes hikes, music, hula, farm tours, and plenty of coffee samples.
Hawaii (The Big Island)› Attraction
Kau Coffee Mill
96-2694 Wood Valley Rd, Pahala
Our Rating
Hours
Daily 8:30am–4:30pm. Guided tours 10am, noon, and 2pm, weather permitting
Phone
808/928-0550
Web site
Kau Coffee Mill
Other
Free admission. From Kailua-Kona, take Hwy. 11 71 miles to a left on Kamani St., take 3rd right at Pikake St., which becomes Wood Valley Rd., and follow uphill 2 1/2 miles to farm on left
Hours
Daily 8:30am–4:30pm. Guided tours 10am, noon, and 2pm, weather permitting
Phone
808/928-0550
Web site
Kau Coffee Mill
Other
Free admission. From Kailua-Kona, take Hwy. 11 71 miles to a left on Kamani St., take 3rd right at Pikake St., which becomes Wood Valley Rd., and follow uphill 2 1/2 miles to farm on left
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96-2694 Wood Valley Rd, Pahala Hawaii (The Big Island)Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
