Highway 19, Waimea to Hilo

Highway 19 leaves Waimea and follows the Hamakua coast to Hilo. The highway is on the northeast and east flank of Mauna Kea volcano. Heavy rainfall and thick soils made this district a major producer of sugar.

                      
 
                                         

All photographs are by Steve Mattox, except where where stated.


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