| Fitness and Relaxation |
Kona Village Resort's Fitness Center
features saunas, locker rooms, showers, outdoor and
indoor massage rooms and popular
exercise equipment.
- 4 Precor USA Treadmills
- 2 Precor USA EFX Cross Trainers
- 2 Precor USA Cycles
- 1 EFX 544 Elliptical Fitness Cross Trainer
- 1 Tectrix Climb Max
- 1 Concept II Indoor Rower
- 1 Total Gym Exercise System
- 1 S 3.45 Precor USA Multi Station
- 1 Keys Ab Roller
- 1 Abench AB100
- 2 Tuff Stuff Flat Benches
- 2 dumbbell racks (1 - 30lbs)
- 2 Fit Balls
- 5 Great Shapes Floor Mats
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For a more active approach, you'll enjoy two outdoor swimming
pools with accompanying whirlpool spas, extensive jogging trails
and a protected beach that is great for swimming, snorkeling and
sailing. Tennis at Kona Village is a
daily affair, with lighted courts, clinics, lessons and
round-robins.
Fishing
The sparkling waters of the famed Kohala Coast on the Big Island
of Hawai`i are often referred to as "the fishing capital of the
world" by anglers and boating enthusiasts. Kona Village Resort,
with its prime location on this spectacular stretch of
coastline, offers fishing excursions directly from its bay. Fish
for marlin, mahimahi, ono and ahi (yellowfin tuna) onboard the
Kai Lio. Captained by Rusty Unger, a second generation sport
fishing captain, the Kai Lio is a Coast Guard approved, 36-foot
Custom Uniflight with twin Cummins diesel engines and the latest
electronics.
Rates are as follows:
| Session |
Time |
| Half Day |
8am - 12noon |
| 3/4 Day |
8am - 2pm |
| Full Day |
8am - 4pm |
Rates include all tackle, bait, ice and tax. Boat will
accommodate 6 guests maximum. Rate listed is for the boat.
Please note: Food and beverages are not
available on the boat. Please order box lunches from the hostess
for the full or 3/4 day session. You may also wish to take
beverages.
To check availability, please call the Kona Village Resort
Concierge at 1-800-367-5290.
Cancellation due to weather conditions may occur. Please
check with the Concierge or at the Beach Activities Shack on
morning of charter.
Full penalty applies for cancellation within 24 hours of
charter date.
Volcano Helicopter
Adventure
Guests of Kona Village Resort on Hawaii's Big Island have the
opportunity to enjoy a never before offered adventure to view
the island's famous, active volcano.
Historic Petroglyph Tours
Ka`upulehu, the area surrounding our resort, was once the site
of an ancient fishing village. Historians believe that ancient
Hawaiians recorded important events about their society, ritual
beliefs and cultural origins in the smooth volcanic rock. These
rock carvings are called petroglyphs.
Our boardwalk at the site not only helps you get a better view
of the petroglyphs, it serves to preserve these rare rock
carvings as well.Ka`upulehu's petroglyphs represent some of
the finest images in the Hawaiian islands. They exhibit enough
differences from other locales to suggest that this site was
dedicated to special purposes, most likely subjects involving
ancient rituals, myths and the status of royalty.
Hawaiian petroglyphs are both fragile and endangered. They
reflect a remnant of ancient ritual life and are a non-renewable
resource which deserves to be preserved and protected for future
generations.
We invite you to take a glimpse into the past with an
extensive tour of our 15-acre petroglyph field. Complimentary
tours are scheduled weekly.
Whale Watching
North Pacific humpback whales migrate from Alaska to Hawai`i
starting in late November and are seen most commonly from
December through April. Adult humpback whales are 45 feet long
and weigh approximately 40 tons. These magnificent creatures are
easily seen from shore, but for an even better view, we
recommend a pair of binoculars or a catamaran tour.
Complimentary guided outrigger canoe rides |
Honu, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
Kahuwai Bay, which fronts our resort, is a protected marine
sanctuary and the home to many green sea turtles, called honu
in Hawaiian. If you are out snorkeling, take a peek under the
boat moorings, one of their favorite feeding areas. If you are
lucky, you might even spot a honu basking on our beach enjoying
the warm Kona sun.
Manta Rays
Every evening, except during the Full Moon, the manta rays swim
into the light just feet from the shore fronting the Hale Moana
restaurant. Their graceful movements captivate audiences of all
ages. Just pull up a chair, listen to the waves and relax.
Year-round Ka`upulehu Residents
Ka'upulehu is a natural preserve and provides a home to donkeys
and goats. Within the resort itself, you will also see nene and
black swans.
Stargazing Program
 Our
Stargazing program is hosted by Mr. Jon Lomberg, one of the
world's best known artists inspired by astronomy. For 25 years
he worked closely with Carl Sagan on many projects including the
TV series COSMOS (for which Lomberg won an EMMY Award), the film
CONTACT and NASA's legendary Voyager Record. He has painted a
famous mural for the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and
Space Museum, and has designed message artifacts for 5 different
American and Russian missions to the planets and the stars. In
1998 Asteroid 6446 1990 QL was designated Asteroid Lomberg, in
recognition of his skills in explaining astronomy with art. Jon
Lomberg now creates images for the Gemini Observatory on Mauna
Kea.
In addition to his program at Kona Village Resort, Mr.Lomberg
is a regular lecturer on Radisson Seven Seas cruises. He enjoys
explaining topics in astronomy in a lively, humorous, and very
understandable way, and has been entertaining guests at Kona
Village Resort since 1992.
In his Stargazing program, Mr. Lomberg explains the important
role astronomy played in ancient Hawaii, and discusses the
celestial sights he will show guests through his telescope after
sunset.
For further information and to see his art, please see Mr.
Lomberg's personal web site at
http://www.jonlomberg.com
Private stargazing sessions on other dates may be arranged.
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