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Hawaii Gateway Energy Center, Kailua-Kona

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Hawaii Gateway Energy Center

73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy #125, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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Hawaii Gateway Energy Center
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Ranked #27 of 40 attractions in Kailua-Kona
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: See the future now at this fascinating Science Visitor Center which showcases the development of renewable energy resources and uses of cold deep... more » Owner description: See the future now at this fascinating Science Visitor Center which showcases the development of renewable energy resources and uses of cold deep seawater and warm surface seawater in innovative aquaculture and mariculture activities. This is a one-of-kind site in the world, an exciting learning experience and a must-see stop on the Big Island. Public lecture/presentations 10 - Noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. « less
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“Interesting .....”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

When we were there no tour & no guide. There are some interesting exhibits. We might try again just to get the whole experience that others have had.

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“Great tour for families, foodies, and science buffs”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

The grand tour (on Fridays) of NELHA, near the Kona airport, is awesome! We learned all about OTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion), completely clean energy that could be Hawaii's energy future. We also got to visit the Kona Kampachi fish farm and learn about their sustainable practices, this even included a tasting. Last we visited the abalone farm for a... More

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“Very interesting, informative tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012

My husband and I have lived on Hawaii Island for five years and have been meaning to take a tour of this Center for all five of those years. Today we were given a lovely tour by Guy Toyoma, the executive director of Friends of NELHA. Just to clarify, although Trip Advisor has this site listed as Hawaii Gateway Energy... More

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“すごく興味深く楽しい！”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy #125
Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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