Things to see and do Lānaʻi

A huge desert plateau of red ochre, dotted with rocks similar to small towers, is the "Garden of the Gods" (garden of the gods). This bewildering lunar landscape, which erosion has shaped for a million years, is at the opposite of a lush garden of Eden. It's the garden of the gods in the Hawaiian mythology, for the simple reason that, according to tradition, it would be the gods themselves who would have shaped these rocks.

Even if the tourists and locals have gone through this since then, bringing their personal touch to the divine painting, adjusting, from there, some stones to their taste, some rocks with the strange shape seem to be there forever… and let it be quite cloudy. You have to visit the site late in the afternoon so that you can admire glowing and degraded hues that are the stones at the time of sunset.

Bordered by high cliffs, the result of the ancient volcanic activity, the beautiful bay of Manele is part of a marine reserve where it is forbidden to fish. It also houses the very frequented marina of Lanai, the Manele Harbor. This is where shuttles and tourist boats come from Maui, the return from the same port. Despite its crystalline waters, the heavy maritime traffic excludes swimming. Since the construction of the port of Kaumalapau (1926) which hosts commercial vessels, Manele Harbor has nevertheless désengorgé. On the practical side, the picnic area and on-site toilets make it possible to make a small stop, upon arrival on the island or before taking the boat of return.

The largest collection of Petroglyphs petroglyphs. Of 2 rocks spread over ha, one distinguishes from the naive drawings of animals and men of the th and th centuries. It is, of course, strictly forbidden to add his little engraving on these stones!

Beautiful sandy beach end to transparent water. A very good spot to start surfing!

However, attention is sometimes unpredictable and strong.

The dream beach by definition: turquoise water, white sand and rolling lava rocks, a boat wreck on the horizon…

Everything is there! With one difference: you can't swim! The currents of the Kalohi Channel linking Molokai to Lanai are very dangerous indeed. This is why the beach bears the promise of «Shipwreck beach» (beach of the shipwreck)! Since the th century, the ships that sank in these waters have been counted. Ironically, the rusty boat of the American Navy, seen from shore, failed there during World War II as a result of a banal navigation error…

This beach is therefore a place of sunbathing or walking.

From the beach parking, a little path leads to a huge rock adorned with petroglyphs representing silhouettes of men, probably warriors.

A beautiful beach wild with golden sand with, in bonus, a beautiful view of Molokai. " Poli-hua "literally means" the bay of eggs "because marine turtles like to come to lay eggs. Hawaiiens moines seals also come to the sun. However, bathing or surfing is to be prohibited because of particularly strong and dangerous currents. Only alternative: imitate seals in this haven of peace.

A forest of 200 ha classified as a natural reserve because it houses some forty rare and endemic plants in Hawaii. A 15-minute walk on a marked trail with explanatory panels makes it possible to familiarize yourself with these different plants.