The Award Winning Hilton Waikoloa Village is the official hotel of the Lavaman Triathlon.
Athlete checkin and the Expo take place here at the Hilton. Visit the Accommodations page for hotel room booking info.
The Marriott Waikoloa Beach Resort is the closest hotel to the start and finish line. Visit the Accommodations page for hotel room booking info.
Go Hawaii Visitor Information:
https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/hawaii-big-island
Waikoloa Beach Resort, Lavaman's home has lots to do and see:
https://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/
Kona - Just up the road is Kailua Kona, home of the Ironman World Championship.
https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/hawaii-big-island/regions/kona
Hilo - Head over to the east side of the island to visit Hilo
https://www.downtownhilo.com/
Mauna Kea - The highest point on Hawaii. Mauna Kea watches over the island. Now dormant, visitors can drive up to the 13, 800 feet summit or just stop at the Visitor Center to learn more.
https://hilo.hawaii.edu/maunakea/visitor-information/station
Hawi - the birthplace of King Kamehameha I, this town is the turnaround for the Ironman World Championship Bike Course and a great stop on your way to the Pololū Valley Hike.
https://www.southkohala.com/blog/big-island-activities/visit-town-hawi-big-islands-must-see-destination
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Home to Mauna Loa and Kilauea HVNP explores all the wonders of the hawaii volcanoes. Kilauea currently active has been putting on some great shows.
https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm
Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Waipio Valley Lookout - https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/hawaii-big-island/regions/hamakua-coast/waipio-valley-lookout
Waimea - https://www.lovebigisland.com/waimea-kamuela-hawaii/
Travel from the Airport:
Rental cars are available at Kona International Airport.
Taxi cabs are usually lined up on the curb outside of baggage claim. Many cabs are minis vans which should be large enough to take your bike to your hotel.