Sightseeing

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut

📍 16-701 Macadamia Rd, Keaau, HI 96749

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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

Nut Tasting

Volcano Slope Orchards

Chocolate Products

DIY Experience

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Visitor center open daily 8:30am-5pm; last factory tour entry 4:30pm

→Admission：Free admission and tasting; product purchases and DIY experiences extra

→Transportation：About 30 minutes south from Hilo on Highway 11; about 2 hours from Kona

→Best Time to Visit：

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

💡 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

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

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.