Daily Activities at Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch Gear Up and Go
Aloha and Welcome to Parker Ranch! Come explore the beauty of the rolling hills of Waimea on Hawaii’s oldest cattle ranch. We have a variety of fun activities for the entire family at Parker Ranch; horseback rides, ATV adventures, highly recommended Heritage Tours and our acclaimed hunting program. And don’t forget the Parker Ranch Store for all your up-country shopping needs!
There really is nowhere like Parker Ranch. We are a Big Island gem steeped in equal parts of Western heritage and Hawaiian culture. From a young New England sailor who jumps ship and finds himself in the company of Polynesian Kings and Queens to the building of a Cattle Dynasty forged by the legendary skills of the Hawaiian cowboy – the paniolo – it’s all here at Parker Ranch.
For more information on all that Parker Ranch has to offer, please call our Parker Ranch Gear Up and Go desk at 808-885-7655 or toll free 1-877-885-7999 or e-mail
Check out our latest tours!
Hunt Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch offers a variety of scenic hunting among the ranch's thousands of acres across the island and in ranges from sea level to 8000' elevation. We offer a wide variety hunting terrain and game species. For more information please contact Parker Ranch Reservations email or phone at (808) 885-7655 or 1-877-885-7999.
Parker Ranch Cattle Country Tour
The Parker Ranch Cattle Country Tour is our premium tour that explores the 160 plus years of history and operations at Hawaii’s oldest working cattle ranch, Parker Ranch. Guests will visit historical and operational areas of Parker Ranch, many not open to the general public, while learning the amazing saga of the Parker family and the history of its proud and skillful cowboys, the Paniolo.
4 hours, morning start, Tues.-Sat.
Parker Ranch Mana Road Tour
The Parker Ranch Mana Tour is explores the 160 plus years of history and operations at Hawaii’s oldest working cattle ranch, Parker Ranch. Guests will visit historical and operational areas of Parker Ranch, many not open to the general public, while learning the amazing saga of the Parker family and the history of its proud and skillful cowboys, the Paniolo.
1.5 hour tour, Call for Availability 808-885-7655, Mon.-Sat.
Tour Historic Homes & Private Art Gallery
Visit the historic home of John Parker, Mana Hale, “house of the spirit,” which was once the center of activity for Parker Ranch. In the late nineteenth century, it was widely known for the hospitality of John Parker’s grandson, Sam, and his wife, Panana, who had begun to entertain lavishly shortly after their marriage. Now you can visit and see the native koa wood interiors, handmade furniture and Hawaiian quilts. Enjoy the story of John Palmer Parker who befriended King Kamehameha, married a Hawaiian Princess and built Hawaii’s cattle kingdom.
No reservations needed.
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, last tour at 4:00.
Horseback Riding
Horseback Rides give visitors the chance to feel like Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys) as they ride through old stone corrals where up to 5,000 Hereford cattle were rounded up after being brought down from the slopes of Mauna Kea. A visit to the rodeo arena and racetrack where Parker Ranch Thoroughbreds were trained and still hold the record for speed is included in the excursion.
2 hours, 2 daily
Explore on 4x4 ATV
ATV Rides offer visitors an opportunity to explore areas of the vast working ranch. Two scenic routes are available. Both provide visitors the opportunity to learn firsthand about Parker Ranch and its absorbing history while observing beautiful landscapes, stunning vistas and a variety of plant life.
2 hours, 2 daily
Rand McNally - 2009 Best of the Road stops at Parker Ranch
Each year since 2002, Rand McNally editors have selected five trips along which readers or online researchers can find places and faces to make their vacation more than memorable. America’s No. 1 road atlas named the Big Island experience, from Kona to Waimea to Hilo, a 2009 Best of the Road trip. Rand McNally chose a number of local destinations along the route as 2009 Best of the Road Editor picks including a stop at Parker Ranch.
Find out why for yourself. Stop by the Parker Ranch Historic Homes, the Parker Ranch Store or Cowboys of Hawaii at Parker Ranch for horseback or ATV rides.
