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Hilton Waikoloa Village Things to Do There is an activity perfect for any age at the stunning Hilton Waikoloa Village vacation resort. Dolphin Quest To take part in a Dolphin Quest interactive program is an experience of a lifetime. This incredible Big Island dolphin swim is guided by marine mammal experts. Experience the rare opportunity to come face to face with one of the ocean's most amazing and intelligent creatures. Learn about the dolphins' fascinating abilities and gain a personal appreciation for the importance of preserving the world's oceans and its inhabitants for future generations. Discover this remarkable Big Island Hawaii dolphin adventure, offering programs for the entire family. Spots fill quickly and reservations are highly recommended. For more information, please visit: www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/resort_activities/dolphin_quest.cfm Golf The scenic splendor of the Kohala Coast borders the spectacular Waikoloa Beach Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and the majestic extinct volcanoes is the dramatic backdrop for the famed Waikoloa Kings' Course, a Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish design. Set amid the lava fields and adjacent to the ocean, these inspiring Big Island golf courses offer fabulous play for all skill levels, and are among the very best in Hawaii. Our delightful resort also offers an entertaining putting course - perfect for honing new skills. With an oceanfront setting, our breathtaking property provides the ideal destination for an unforgettable Big Island golf vacation. For package information or to reserve your tee time, please visit: www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/resort_activities/golf.cfm Spa & Fitness Center Delight in the luxurious 25,000-square-foot Kohala Spa at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Prepare to experience an unparalleled opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and rediscover your essential vitality. The luxurious Kohala Spa features an exclusive selection of specialized massages, facials, scrubs, wraps, hydrotherapy treatments, fitness equipment and classes, and salon services. Treat yourself to our revitalizing Waikoloa spa and achieve a level of total bliss. Purchase a facility pass to use the fitness Cardio & Weight room 24 hours a day. For more information on spa treatments or the fitness center, please visit: www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/kohala_spa/ Wildlife The 62 oceanfront acres of Hilton Waikoloa Village serve as a protected oasis and also houses an extensive gallery of art work by natives of Hawaii. Over 46 animals, each with their own distinct personality and excluding the tropical fish and Japanese koi, call Hilton Waikoloa Village home. The majority of the wildlife is in the Avian (Bird) Species. While exploring the resort, one may discover eight Chilean flamingo, three nene (Hawaii's state bird and the only goose native to the Hawaiian Islands), and black necked swans swimming in the pond adjacent to Palm Terrace restaurant. Additionally, an impeyan monal (type of pheasant), silver pheasant, reeves' pheasant, and three African crowned cranes can be found on the islands scattered about the lagoon canal and boatway. Six red-footed tortoises and several rare green sea turtles (who come and go as they please) live in the four-acre saltwater lagoon. You will often locate them gathered at the waterfall, as the alga makes a great meal. The lagoon also protects the turtles from other marine animals, as the green sea turtles are an endangered species. The canal boatway and ocean-fed lagoon are teeming with tropical saltwater fish of all varieties from yellow tangs and sergeant major or mamo to unicorn fish and spotted damsels. The resident four-foot barracuda named Elvis is notorious for appearing by Donatoni's restaurant's lanai right about dinnertime each evening. Approximately 645 Japanese Koi, a symbol of prosperity, strength, and courage, also swim about the resort, from the ponds at the Seaside Putting Course to the pond surrounding Imari and the Japanese teahouse. |