Oahu Travel Planner 2008 - (Page 17) KO‘OLAU GOLF COURSE WAIMANALO BEACH Perhaps the prettiest stretch of pristine white sand beach on O‘ahu, this shoreline fronts majestic views of the Ko‘olau Range and is ideal for families and perfect for picnics. Nestled below the Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout, carved out of the magnificent rainforest of the Ko‘olau Range, this 18 hole championship golf course is considered the most challenging in the nation. LANIKAI & KAILUA BEACH Don’t miss the chance to experience these BYODO-IN TEMPLE, VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES At the base of the 2,000 foot Ko‘olau Range, a replica of a 900 year old Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan was built in memory of the first Japanese immigrants that came to O‘ahu to work in the sugar plantations. 808-239-9844 powdery white sand beaches which have earned themselves the title, Best Beach in America. Pack afternoon snacks and enjoy a quiet stroll along the soft white sand, or enjoy a day of windsurfing, kayaking and swimming in the beautiful waters protected by a coral reef. Offshore, the Mokulua Islands are the “Na Mokulua” bird sanctuaries, commonly known as the “Twin Islands”–larger Moku Nui and tiny Moku Iki. KUALOA Kualoa was one of the most sacred ancient sites on O‘ahu and is today included in the National Register of Historical Places. A special kapu (taboo) required all canoes to lower their masts when passing Kualoa in respect for ruling chiefs residing there. Among its attractions today, the Kualoa area includes an oceanfront park and an ancient Hawaiian fishpond. In addition, visit the Kualoa Ranch in operation since 1850 The cattle ranch offers guests horseback riding, movie set tours, Hawaiian Fishpond tour, ATV rides, kayaking or simple relaxation. 808-237-8515 SENATOR FONG’S PLANTATION Nestled at the foot of the majestic Ko‘olau mountains, take an open-air tram tour of Senator Fong’s Plantation located in 725 acres of tropical rainforest. The gardens showcase an extensive collection of plants and trees unique to Hawai‘i. 808-239-6775 MOKOLI‘I ISLAND This tiny 208 foot high island seen from Kualoa is Mokoli‘i (little lizard). A Mo‘o challenged Hi‘iaka, who killed the lizard monster and cast his tail into the bay. Mokoli‘i Island stands in remembrance of this Hawaiian myth. HO‘OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN This 400 acre nature conservancy specializes in fruits, flowers and trees native to Hawai‘i. Its cleared and safe hiking trails showcase the scenic beauty of the Ko‘olau Range and the Pacific Ocean. 808-233-7323 THE H E A RT OF HAWAI‘I® 17
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