Due to the situation since the last increased activity of Kilauea volcano in 2018, the lava flow has changed in a completely different direction and currently there is no visible lava flow into the sea. The situation may change over the years, we will keep this page updated.

The volcano is one of the most active in the world. The lava from Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater has been flowing continuously for over 30 years and you can watch the flow from close by.

Drive from Hilo along Route 11 to the aforementioned parking lot at Kalapana village, where you will walk along an emergency gravel road through the lava fields to the active lava flow. This is always changing, so it is impossible to determine the exact distance you will walk, usually about 4 miles from the car park.

If you don't want to walk, you can rent a bike on site, there are dozens of kiosks and rental fees range from $15 to $25 per day, some places you can pay by card.

The best viewing conditions are always at dusk or after dark, there is no charge to enter. Often lava will find its way underground and thus not be visible at all. However, you will always see at least a column of rising smoke where the lava flow enters the ocean, even from a great distance.