Maui Vacation Planner 2008

Maui (800) 525.MAUI Moloka‘i Travelers will find quaint shops and a relaxed pace on the island of Moloka‘i. While the rest of Hawai‘i grew up, the island of Moloka‘i strengthened its connection to history and native culture. In other words, its appetite for modern conveniences has remained modest. Roads are few, two-lane and generally empty. Moloka‘i is a country town that continues to practice tradition, remaining uncrowded and undeveloped. Its small and friendly population (less than 8,500 people) has the option to live by growing small gardens and catching fish. If this appeals to you, come visit enchanting Moloka‘i. For a certain traveler, Moloka‘i isn’t just another Hawaiian Island, it’s the only island. People who enjoy Moloka‘i aren’t looking for a commercial l u‘au, fancy ¯ shops, big resorts and the company of tourists. They come for another experience altogether—serenity, empty beaches and wild outdoor beauty. They come to hike, kayak, bike and ride horses. Moloka‘i is a perfect destination for families looking to reconnect without the distracting hustle and bustle. For couples, the quiet charms of Moloka‘i allow the focus to stay on each other. People also come to experience Hawaiian culture at ancient sites, like a i Ch nnel Kalaupapa Peninsula Moloka‘i Mule Ride, Kalaupapa. KERRICK JAMES the enormous temple platform called ‘Ili‘ili‘opae Heiau and in the 50-plus rock-wall fishponds that line the island’s South Shore. They are celebrated in down-home community festivals for Aloha Week, the winter Makahiki season and the annual Ka Hula Piko Festival commemorating Moloka‘i as the birthplace of hula. These are genuine community events, where visitors are certainly welcome. For a small island—38 miles long and 10 miles wide—Moloka‘i contains awesome natural wonders. Along the North Coast, the world’s tallest sea cliffs plunge over 3,000 feet to the crashing surf below. In the summer months, experience this sight by sea on a charter boat. The South Shore is sheltered by the largest reef system in Hawai‘i. Kamakou Preserve is a mountain forest that’s home to endangered native plants and rare birds. Call the Nature Conservancy at (808) 553.5236 to find out about hiking tours in the Preserve. Though Moloka‘i isn’t very sophisticated, it offers a wide range of places to stay. These include small-scale hotels, seaside condominiums, bed and breakfast cottages and secluded home rentals. With less than a dozen restaurants to choose from, there’s still good variety from local fare to fine cuisine served Moloka‘i-style. Kaunakakai Moloka‘i’s “capital” town, Kaunakakai, sits in the center of the island. Its long wharf forms the island’s main harbor, where you’ll find charter boats for fishing, snorkeling, whale watching and touring the precipitous cliffs and canyons of the “backside.” The town’s commercial strip is one block of a quaint paniolo town of the 1930s. They are so unassuming that first-time visitors keep driving around the block looking for the real stores. Yet Kaunakakai has everything you’ll need, including groceries, hardware, a pharmacy, a gourmet wine and spirits shop, an art gallery, a gift shop and the Kanemitsu Bakery, whose bread is world-famous. The road uphill from here passes farms and eventually the dark-green orchards of Coffees of Hawai‘i, which welcomes visitors with a tour, a gift shop and snack bar. You can also visit the Moloka‘i Museum’s R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill, an 1878 structure restored to operating condition. Nearby, Purdy’s Natural Macadamia w Kai ÿÏlio Pt Ironwood Hills Golf Club MOÿOMOMI Kalaupapa Nat’l Historic Park Father Damien Monument Kahiwa Falls Kalaupapa Ho‘olehua Päpöhaku Beach Park Poÿolau Beach lookout Päläÿau State Park mule KALA‘E trail (1750’ longest in state) Hälawa Beach Park KALAWAO Pelekunu Valley Waikolu Lookout Wailau Valley Mo‘oula Falls Cape Hälawa Kaupoa Beach Maunaloa H ÄLENA x 1381’ Puÿu Nänä MOLOKA‘I AIRPORT (MKK) KUALAPUÿU 4WD alley wa V Häla HÄL AWA RW Meyer Sugar Mill Museum Läÿau Pt (no acc MRL Private Rd. ess) Kiowea Beach Park Kaunakakai KAMILOLOA Hotel Molokaÿi KAWELA One Aliÿi Beach Park Kakahaiÿa Beach Park x 4970’ Kamakou Kamakou Preserve ÿIliÿiliÿöpae Heiau Kümimi Beach Park WA IALUA PAUWALU Hale o Lono Harbor Kapuäÿiwa Coconut Grove 0 0 2 2 4 4 6 8 6 mi 10 km Kalohi Chan n el KAMALÖ E as t Fishponds Copyright © 2008 MediaHI. Cartography by Manoa Mapworks, Inc. Honolulu, HI. 30 n Kaunakakai Harbor e eham Kam ha V E d Hwy PÜKOÿO

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