Sightseeing

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut

📍 16-701 Macadamia Rd, Keaau, HI 96749

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Big Island
Category: Sightseeing
Duration: 30-60 min
Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00 (reference)
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Free (tour) / paid (tasting)
Address: 16-701 Macadamia Rd, Keaau, HI 96749
Coordinates: 19.5242, -155.1478

Introduction

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is a famous macadamia nut processing facility and visitor center on Hawaii's Big Island, owned by Hershey's chocolate company. Located south of Hilo, the factory boasts stunning views of Mauna Loa volcano slopes, surrounded by thousands of acres of macadamia orchards. The visitor center demonstrates the complete process from planting and harvesting to processing, with glass windows revealing production lines and explaining how this volcanic nut became a world-renowned snack. The most popular experience is tasting various macadamia nut flavors and chocolate-covered products, from classic original to sea salt caramel and chocolate-coated innovations. The gift shop offers factory-direct premium products, making it an ideal stop for Hawaiian souvenirs.

✨ Highlights

Factory Tour

Glass windows reveal macadamia processing lines, showing complete workflow from harvest to packaging

Nut Tasting

Free tasting of various macadamia flavors from original to sea salt caramel and chocolate-coated varieties

Volcano Slope Orchards

Thousands of acres of orchards surround the factory; walk orchard trails with Mauna Loa views

Chocolate Products

Hershey's brand produces premium chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, top Hawaiian souvenir

DIY Experience

Certain times offer DIY chocolate-making workshops to create personalized Hawaiian souvenirs

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Time to Visit：

→Duration：Allow 1-2 hours including tasting, tour, and shopping

→Opening Hours：08:30-17:00 (reference)

→Transportation：Car (Big Island)

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Free (tour) / paid (tasting)

💡 Tips

• Weekends and holidays may halt production; weekdays offer complete production line viewing

• Tasting area offers free samples of multiple flavors; compare thoroughly before purchasing

• Macadamia nuts have limited shelf life; buy closer to trip end for freshness

• Factory located between Mauna Loa and Volcanoes National Park; combine with volcano sightseeing

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut?

08:30-17:00 (reference)

How much is the admission for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut?

Adult: Free; Free (tour) / paid (tasting)

Any practical tips for visiting Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut?

Weekends and holidays may halt production; weekdays offer complete production line viewing Tasting area offers free samples of multiple flavors; compare thoroughly before purchasing