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 Allan at IAO "Eye of the
Needle" by deecat
This natural rock pinnacle presides over the IAO stream. It was once used as a natural alar; today, this 2,250-foot pillar is covered in green foliage and is the focal point for visitors to this peaceful, lush area.
It is also the site of a bloody battle in Hawaii in an effort to unite all the islands.
This area is quite small, but you can take an easy hike, enjoy the exotic plants and pristine pools.
I took the picture of Allan with the rock pillar behind him. Leave a Comment Other Contact: North part of Maui
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 Sixth of Seven Sacred
Pools by deecat
Once you reach Kipahulu, you will be within walking distance of Haleakala National Park and the Oheo Gulch (7 Sacred Pools.) The pools include a series of waterfalls and tranquil pools which flow through the O'heo Gulch going into the ocean which is nearby.
Starting two miles inland, the Pipiwai Streams feed these falls and pools. The nicest pools are located near the shoreline.
This land was donated to the Haleakala National Park system; therefore, the pools will forever to open to the public.
The area includes:
1. Cliff jumping
2. hiking (Hikers say that Pipiwai Trail, above the Seven Sacred Pools, is one of the best hikes on Maui) It takes 2 1/2-5 hours
3. historical sites
4. pool swimming
5. nature watching
It's better to go during the week because the weekends are so crowded. Either way, be sure to arrive early. The Pipiwai Trail includes INFINITY POOL with its row of thick rocks that keep people from plunging over the 200-foot waterfall. There are also several more great waterfalls along the hike route, with the final destination being Waimoku Falls, falling 400-feet down a sheer lava rock wall!
The area has portable toilets, concession on weekends, picturesque setting, numerous pools and waterfalls, and a large, gravel parking lot.
Warnings:
No lifeguards
Bring water
Lava rock is quite slippery when wet so wear beach shoes
Flash flooding is possible
Hidden rocks in pools so use extreme caution before jumping into pools! Leave a Comment Other Contact: Highway 31, Southeast Maui
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 Underwater Cave for
Swimming by deecat
Waianapanapa (in a Hawaiian translation) means "Glistening Water." Allan is really great about finding interesting and fun "out-of-the-way" places. He told me about this park, and, at first, I was reluctant. The thought of swimming in an undergroud cave frightened me since I'm not that great of a swimmer. I'm glad he talked me into it.
The park is 120 acres which has been preserved by the State of Hawaii for camping, hiking, picnicking, and swimming. The Park claims that Waianapanapa has Maui's largest Black Sand Beach. There is also a wet lava tube cave to swim into.
While in the cave, I took this photograph into the opening/closing. I think it is unique.
And, by the way, I had a blast. I guess I have a adventurous spirit after all! Leave a Comment
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 Dee at Entrance of Bamboo
Forest by deecat
Once you reach Kipahulu and see the Seven Sacred Pools, take the four-mile hike along a jungle trail through what is called an enchanted BAMBOO FOREST. This area is made up of thousands of bamboo poles which make a "gigantic bamboo wind chime"!
Allan and I took this walk and loved this experience. It seemed almost spiritual in nature.
Still, to this day, we talk about that experience and how personally rewarding it was for both of us.
Allan took the photograph of me just as I was about to enter the Bamboo Forest. Leave a Comment
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 Black Sand Beach by deecat
Since there has not been a lava flow entering the ocean along the Hana coastline for at least 200 years, no new black sand beaches have formed. This black sand would be derived by the wave erosion of the existing black lava rock.
Hamoa Beach is a black sand beach. It is interesting to note that one night a week a down-home style luau is held beside the black sands of Hamoa Beach. It is celebrated with traditional food cooked in the imu (earthen oven), Polynesian music and hula. I was told that some people arrive on horseback. We did not see this Luau but would have liked to very much. Leave a Comment
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 Lanikai beach by StacyhLeave a Comment
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 Dolphin Quest by KiNyA
Dolphin QUest, a marine research and education center based at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, gives people of all ages a once in a lifetime chance to experience the magic of the dolphin world with hands-on encounters with these beautiful animals. Close to a dozen bottlenose dolphins are protected in a special area of the Hilton's four-acre, saltwater lagoon. Dolphin encounters are availible for people of all ages but space is limited. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Hilton Waikoloa Village
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 Snorkeling :-) by KiNyA
Kahalu'u became a beach park in 1966, and has all the amenities one needs. Leave a Comment
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My daughter requested that we should go to a beach where Hawaiian residents swim. What could be the most secluded beach closest to Waikiki? (Other than going to the north side of the island).
We drove on the Kalana Ole Highway passing the Diamond Head, the Blue Hole, the Hanauma bay, Sealife Park and down to Makapu Beach!
The beach has a cove covered by mountains on the right and sloping hills. There were two sheds before getting down to the beach. I finally found out that these were actually two separate bathrooms!
I walked past rocks on a path between shrubs. There were several surfers and sun tanners on the beach. Some were just watching the surfers! My daughters and husband hit the waters and drunk a lot of sea water! Aloha! (A-loo-ha) Welcome to Makapu Beach! (This beach has huge waves and you need to be a strong swimmer or surfer! If you are not, you end up gulping sea water!).
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 The captain took the boat
into a seacave! by BlueCollar,
2 more photos
Nâ Pali Coast is one of the most breath-taking sites on Kaua‘i. Whether you hike the Kalalau Trail to be on it, view it from a helicopter tour, or see it from boat, you'll certainly be mesmerized by the dark green, lush, spiring peaks jutting from the deep blue ocean and sprinkled with a few small, isolated, white-sand beaches below them. It seems to be screaming PARADISE at you.
During our trip in 1997, we rode a hard-hulled, inflatable powerboat operated by Capt. Zodiac to tour this beautiful coast. We had launched from Hanalei in the morning and headed west. The highlight of the trip was when the guide took the boat into one of the seacaves. He had to time the ocean swells and then gunned it. Once inside, it was a huge cavern. On our return to Hanalei, we stopped at Tunnels Beach for some snorkelling.
Most, if not all, of these tours were halted by the State of Hawai‘i. The state was worried about pollution and erosion in Hanalei Bay. The tours then had to operate from a port on the south side of the island and riders had to endure a long trip to this side. All I can say is that you should hope they will resume these smaller tours.
***Update Nov. 2003*** It seems that they are back in business. Try these links. Capt. Zodiac: http://www.top-10-hosting.com/~zodiac/thetours.php
Or: http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebsearch/AJmain.jhtml?.
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