Parker Ranch

Location of Parker Ranch

The approximately 150,000-acre Parker Ranch surrounds the town of Waimea/Kamuela and spreads between the great volcanoes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea towards the Pacific. The Parker Ranch Visitor Center is approximately 37 miles by car from Kona International Airport and approximately 57 miles by car from Hilo Airport.

It is minutes from the tiny Kamuela Airport which offers scheduled service from other islands. Parker Ranch is accessible by road from many directions.

From the Kohala Coast, take Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway (19) north. At the juncture of Highways 19 and 270, turn right, which remains Highway 19, east towards Waimea.

At the traffic light in Waimea:
For Parker Ranch Museum & Visitor Center, travel straight through the light and around the back of Parker Ranch Center where you will find parking and the entrance for the Museum & Visitor Center. You may also park in front, near the Parker Ranch Store and walk through the Store and Food Court area to the back of the Center.

For Cowboys of Hawaii: Turn left and then right, onto Pukalani Road, at the next light. Follow signs for Cowboys of Hawaii.

For Historic Homes & Gardens: Turn right and travel approximately 1/2 mile on Highway 190. Watch for the yellow flags lining the entrance drive, also marked with signage, which will be on your right hand side.

If traveling from Kona, take Mamalahoa Highway (190) inland to experience the mountain route. From Hilo, drive north on Highway 19, which skirts the Hamakua Coast to Waimea.

For additional directions, and to make reservations for the museum and historic home tours, call the visitor center at 808-885-7655. For special family, company or other group functions, call (808) 885-5898.