My final day in Hawaii was spent on the big island of Hawaii.



The first stop was at Wailuku River State Park to see Rainbow Falls.



Then, we went to Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center.



It’s the official visitor center and retail store for Mauna Loa macadamia nuts, located on a working macadamia orchard and near the processing facility in Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi.



There is a large shop celebrating Hawaiʻi’s famous macadamia nuts along with local products and souvenirs.



My favorites were the garlic onion.



Next, it was the Volcano Winery, America's southernmost winery.



Volcano Winery blends traditional grape wines with tropical fruits and honey to make unique wines such as Symphony Mele, Hawaiian Guava-Grape, Macadamia Nut Honey Wine, and others that reflect the island’s agricultural bounty.



The volcanic soils and high elevation give a distinct character to the grapes and tea crops grown on site.



We had a simple lunchmeat sandwich and chips for lunch to go with our tasting.



Founded in 1986 by retired Oʻahu veterinarian Lynn “Doc” McKinney as a passion project growing Symphony grapes in Volcano’s volcanic soil and cool high-elevation climate.



McKinney soon began experimenting by blending local tropical fruits (like jaboticaba, guava, lilikoi/passion fruit) and honey wines, creating distinctive Hawaiian-style wines that were so different the U.S. government had to classify them in a special category.



The winery opened to the public in 1993 and was sold in 1999 to Del Bothof, whose family continues to operate it.



Then, we visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.



We finished the day at Big Island Candies.



Big Island Candies is a beloved Hawaiian sweets company and gift shop based in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, founded in 1977 by Allan and Irma Ikawa with the goal of making the finest macadamia-nut-based confections using top-quality local ingredients



Its iconic Macadamia Nut Shortbread cookies, diagonally dipped in rich chocolate, remain the signature item and a classic Hawaiʻi treat.



The company also makes decadent chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, truffles, brownies, biscotti, and other artisan chocolates crafted with Big Island macadamia nuts, Kona and Kaʻū coffee, island eggs, and high-grade chocolate.



Many products are beautifully packaged and sold as “omiyage” gifts — souvenirs travelers bring home for friends and family.



The Hilo flagship store features a gift shop filled with confections and seasonal assortments, and large windows let visitors view production of some treats on weekdays.



Free samples of cookies and Kona coffee are often available inside, and there’s also a snack counter with ice cream, smoothies, and other refreshments.



Big Island Candies combines premium island-grown ingredients, handcrafted techniques, and distinctive Hawaii-inspired products, making it a must-stop for sweet lovers and a classic Hawaiian gift choice.