Things to see and do Hawaii

A visit to do for fruit and plant lovers. Ken Love, one of the archipelago's largest arborists, founded this educational garden on Hawaii's fruit trees more than 10 years ago. At the beginning, only 12 trees were planted, which is why the park is also called "12 Trees Project". Today, there are about sixty of them. Ken is trying to reintroduce endemic fruits from Hawaii. He reintroduced a local banana species, called "lahilahi", which had completely disappeared from the region and has been developing smoothly in the park for several years. It is forbidden to pick fruit, but if you want to participate in a tasting session, call Ken and arrange an appointment. He will be happy to make you taste the specialities of his garden! Some fruits are really amazing, such as Rollinia Deliciosa with its crème brûlée taste!

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.

Palaʻau State Park is a state park located in Kualapuu, Hawaii. It is the only state park on the island of Molokai and offers panoramic views of the settlement and former leper colony of Kalaupapa. The park features campsites and a picnic shelter, as well as a hiking trail leading to a phallic fertility stone called Kaule O Nanahoa. Enjoy your visit to Palaʻau State Park in Molokai!

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.

Calm and transparent waters for snorkelling or kayaking.

Excellent spot-board spot.

A tiny beach with shallow waters, perfect for fishing or snorkeling.

Two caves, with water this time, which formed 4 000 years ago. Do not bathe because of the stones that could fall on the head and the high risk of leptospirosis.

Beautiful beach of sand end to transparent and shallow waters. Excellent snorkelling.

Molokai's most famous beach, if only because of the hula shows that take place every year in the Ka Hula Piko Festival. If it was chosen, it is also because, with its 5 km of golden sand, it is by far the most beautiful beach of Molokai. If you stay on the edge, you can bathe without risk (as soon as you get away, the currents become dangerous). It is also a good dive spot but better to be framed due to currents. Washrooms, showers and picnic area.