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A blowhole is a lava tube under the water and at the perfect height for waves to be driven into it. The water is compressed as the lava tube becomes smaller and smaller causing the pressure to increase forcing a stream of water to shoot up to thirty-feet into the air.
Just a short drive from the center of Honolulu, up towards the east coast of Oahu lies Halona Blowhole. Every day visitors flock here to see this particular Hawaiian natural wonder, Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago formed the natural occurrence known as the blowhole. The lava tubes extend to the ocean, and when the surf is right, the blowhole can shoot water up to 30 feet in the air. The lookout off the Kalanianole Highway at Halona presents an exceptional vista of the coastline and outer islands, and it is a fantastic spot to watch whales at play in the winter. Just to the right of the Halona Blowhole is the Halona Beach Cove, the place known for the renowned love scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the 1953 movie, From Here to Eternity.
From the lookout you can not only easily view the blowhole, but also have some truly breathtaking views of the east side of the island. If you’re lucky and it is a clear day, you can even see some of the other islands. Most likely you’ll see Molokai, which is the closest of the islands to Oahu, but you may even be able to make out the pyramid shaped island of Lanai. In addition to spectacular views, keep an eye out for some of the local wildlife. Address: Kalanianaole HighwayPhone: 1.866.268.7459Directions: [7300-7333] Kalanianaole Hwy Hanauma Bay Honolulu, HI 96825 Follow H-1E until it ends and turns into Kalanianaole Highway. It is east of Hanauma Bay, and will be the second lookout that you come to.Website: www.hawaiiweb.com
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Eh... we went, we waited, we saw water vapour, but no dramatic spout.... the sea just was not rough enough to make the flaming thing work, and as soon as we had moved on to another beach, the wind got up and we could see magnificent spouts of water from a distance. Sigh.... a case of not being in the right place at the right time...... Leave a Comment Address: Further along from Diamond HeadDirections: Um, I found it best just to keep going in circles.... after all, it is an island....
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 The Blowhole by Jetgirly
According to Hawaiiweb.com:
"A blowhole is a lava tube under the water and at the perfect height for waves to be driven into it. The water is compressed as the lava tube becomes smaller and smaller causing the pressure to increase forcing a stream of water to shoot up to thirty-feet into the air. Be extremely cautious around the blowhole."
They also say that during the winter months, you can see whales off the shore from the Blowhole Viewpoint.
In other words, it's fun to watch the water come spurting out once, but after a few blows it become pretty tedious and you'll start thinking of better things to do (and blow for that matter). Leave a Comment Address: North of Haunama Bay off the Kalanianaole Highway
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If you are interested in seeing a blowhole you can always stop at the famous spot where you might be able to see a little of the sea come out for a visit. But if you are a little more adventerous and brought along hiking shoes there is a much better place to visit only a 1/2 mile down the road.
Keep going around the bay until you reach Makapoo Point. This is the same place where Sea Life Park is. You will see a parking lot now with a paved trail going up the mountain. At the top of this trail is a lighthouse.....but that is not where you are going. Once you have climed about half way up you will see a plackard that shows you the migrating path of whales. At this placard you will veer off the normal path and find your way winding down the side of the cliff. About 200 feet below you will see where the ocean meets the rocks.
At the bottom of this climb you will be able to see up to thee active blowholes, waterfalls, tidal pools, and a lot of sealife. Spend some time wading in the pools and relaxing in the current before heading back up the cliff. The climb is easy but can get you winded. To find your way back up just follow the silver of white spraypainted arrows. You will soon find yourself back up where the other tourists are.
Feel proud, you just entered a part of Hawaii that most tourists never get to see. Address: Makapu PointDirections: Take the H1 out of Waikiki towards Hawaii Kai. Go past Hanauma Bay when you the road starts to turn you will see a large parking lot off to your right. If you see the Sea Life Park on your left.......you went to far.
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