Directions to New Moon Foundation

Physical Address

53-496 Iole Road, Kapa’au, HI 96755 (Note: The US Postal Service does not deliver to our street address. However, most express delivery companies will do so.)

Mailing Address

PO Box 1089, Kapa’au, HI 96755

New Moon Foundation is in the North Kohala region of the Big Island. The following directions will lead you to our door. If you need assistance along the way, please call us at (808) 889-0615. Most people on the Big Island are familiar with this area and will be happy to help you find your way. Enjoy the beautiful drive, and we'll see you soon! (The map provided below can also be found at www.MapQuest.com.)

Directions to NMF Administrative Offices

From Kona Airport

From the airport road, turn left onto Highway 19 and drive North until you reach the intersection of Kawaihae Harbor and Waimea Town (about 45 minutes). Turn left and drive to Kawaihae Harbor. Turn right onto Highway 270 (toward Mahukona and Hawi). Continue to drive Eastward through Hawi Town and Kapa'au Town. Drive .5 miles past the statue of King Kamehameha and turn right onto Iole Road. (You will also see a wooden sign that reads "Bond Historic District" at the intersection of Highway 270 and Iole Road.) As you continue up Iole Road, our organic macadamia nut orchard will be your left hand side. Turn right when you see our "New Moon Foundation" sign and park under a shade tree. Welcome!

From Hilo Airport

From the airport road, right to reach Highway 250 (Kohala Mtn. Rd.) This will lead you to Hawi Town and Kapa'au Town. This scenic mountain road winds through pasture and ocean vistas until it ends at Highway 270 (Akoni Pule Road). Turn right and continue drive Eastward through Hawi Town and Kapa'au Town. Drive .5 miles past the statue of King Kamehameha and turn right onto Iole Road. (You will see a wooden sign that reads "Bond Historic District" at the intersection of Highway 270 and Iole Road.) As you continue up Iole Road, our organic macadamia nut orchard will be your left hand side. Turn right when you see our "New Moon Foundation" sign and park under a shade tree. Welcome!

Directions to NMF Contemplative Education Center (CEC) located at and beyond the facilities of the historic Kohala Girls' School

Access to the Contemplative Education Center (CEC) is currently limited to participants of programs or meetings being held there, or by advance arrangement with the Foundation.

To reach the CEC campus, follow the directions above to reach Iole Road. Rather than turning right into the New Moon Foundation offices, continue mauka on Iole Road (drive towards the mountain.) You will pass Kalahikiola Church. At the end of Iole Road, the driveway to the right will lead you to the CEC campus. Park as directed. Welcome!