Volcano, Big Island, Hawaii: Thurston Lava Tube
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Address:
- 1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, Big Island, HI
- Directions:
- Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, south of Hwy 11 on Crater Rim Drive, watch for signs.
- Hours:
- Call ahead to make certain that the Tube is open. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 808-985-6000
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200-yard-long lava tube from ten to 40 feet high, along the edge of active volcano caldera.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [08/27/2013]Visitor Tips and News About Thurston Lava Tube
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The Thurston Lava Tube is now definitely open for visits. Other than the main visitors' center, the lava cave is probably the most popular attraction at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Get there early in the day to avoid the tour bus crowds.
[Timothy Sherburne, 04/09/2024]The Thurston Lava Tube is currently closed due to the 2018 eruption.
[Cristin, 01/31/2019]
Take good shoes -- it was raining in there and the floor had huge puddles. You'll get wet!
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The Tube was closed after a series of nearby eruptions, but has since reopened to visitors.