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Kahua Ranch

P.O. Box 837, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
808 882 4646
Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Waimea
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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Type: Ranchs
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A real local experience... up in the beautiful Kohala mountains, this was way better than I could hve imagined. The food was great, the hosts were terrific, & there was a good flow... we were very entertained with music, audience participation and they kept coming around to make sure we always had beer & wine ... :D More

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Bellingham, Wa
2 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We were picked up in an airconditioned cruiser bus at the Wyndham Mauna Loa Village. We picked other passengers along the main drag on Alii Dr and had a very pleasant 1 1/2 drive up to cattle country. Our driver was very very knowledgable about Hawaii history etc. When we arrived we were greeted by the host & hostess who... More

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Da Nang, Vietnam
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
208 helpful votes 208 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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This is a real cowboy ranch...they have been around since approximately 1927 and serve up the best show in town. Be sure to book this trip and your will not be disappoint. Be sure to ask for "Little John". More

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Waikoloa, Hawaii
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
1
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My husband and I love this magical place and always take our friends, visitors and family there. It is the most fun you can have on the Big Island, with great food, fun dancing and lots of adventure. More

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waverly, IA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I guess most people have the same impression of Hawaii- swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, suntans etc and even the typical luau! Wait there's more- What you dont expect is a Ranch Expereince up in the Kohala Mtns on a working ranch- Kahua Ranch that is- I would encourage you take their tansp up the drive alone is so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Excellent, very informative, the staff was great and the food was much better then we had expected ... just a really fun time for all ... we will defiantly do it again..... More

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Des Moines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Boy, this was a delightful--and unexpected--high point of our trip to the Big Island! I'm a bit of a history buff, but didn't really know much about the ranching industry in Hawaii, or how it got started. Visiting Kahua Ranch was a great introduction to this unique culture. We really enjoyed seeing the grazing lands and scenery (gorgeous!), the hosts... More

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Kenai, Alaska
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

We really enjoyed their "evening at the ranch" BBQ. A bus transported us from Kona to the ranch, we were served a very good BBQ dinner, got to sample good local brews, had live music, and you could learn how to line dance if you wanted. More

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Brentwood, California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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Wow, what a great experience, we had a wonderful time. From the time we arrived to the time we left, it was fun and exciting. The staff was wonderful and knowledgeable and provided so many details and stories. SO much better then sitting at the Hotel and eating Dinner. We have already started to plan our next trip to Hawaii... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

My family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our night at the Kahua Ranch. My two boys, aged 10 and 12, were the perfect ages to appreciate all there was to offer. There was a bus ride up to the ranch with narration and beautiful scenery. There was a sunset with magnifcent views of the big island. We all loved the smores... More

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