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When to catch Hawaiithrough the year

We follow 1 place in Hawaii for fall & winter wildlife: winter at Puʻukoholā Heiau. Each timing below is the place's own source, in its words; none is a forecast.

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More places to visit

  • Kīlauea Point National Wildlife RefugeWildlife refuge

    Closed to the public for repairs (per USFWS)

    “Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 to protect and enhance migratory seabirds and threatened and endangered species and their habitats.”Best: January through FebruaryWalking into the Refuge is not permitted due to the steep and narrow driveway. Visitors must arrive in a vehicle or on a bike.See the page →Official site ↗
    An albatross chick with Kīlauea Point lighthouse in the background
    USFWS Pacific, Public domain; resized

Planning a Hawaii trip

Everything here from each place's own sources

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Questions people ask

When can I see humpback whales at Puʻukoholā Heiau?

They're best seen between November and April, and are a very common sight from the shoreline in the winter months.Source: National Park Service, Sharks, Whales and Dolphin Viewing ↗ (opens in a new tab)

When are the reef sharks easiest to see at Puʻukoholā Heiau?

Black-tipped reef sharks come into Pelekane Bay all year; the best time is usually early morning.Source: National Park Service, Sharks, Whales and Dolphin Viewing ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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How we know

Every timing on this page, from these pages; checked Oct 2