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MOLOKAI MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER (RW MEYER MOLOKAI FACTS:
SUGAR MILL MUSEUM) This is a restored sugar mill, representing
the very first sugar mill on Molokai, built in 1878 by a German im- Area: 261 sq. miles (681 sq. km)
migrant who married the Molokai High Chiefess, Kalama. The mill Coastline: 95 miles (153 km)

originally relied on mule-power and a steam engine to crush the cane. E to W Length: 38 miles (61 km)
Open 10am-2pm, closed Sunday. N to S Width: 10 miles (16 km)
Population: 8000
PALAAU STATE PARK Hike or mountain bike on the winding trails, High Spot: Kamakou 4961 Ft. (1512 m)
and see petroglyphs and Phallic Rock in this 34-acre recreation area. Rainfall:

The views of Kalaupapa are magnificent. Picnic tables and camping Airport: 27.1 inches (68.9 cm)/year
are available. It is often cool and rainy up here. Windward Mountains: To 200 inches (500cm)/year

IRONWOODS GOLF COURSE is the best golfing bargain in all of WAIKOLU OVERLOOK The view across and down into this mag-
Hawaii. Originally designed for the executives of Del Monte Pineap- nificent valley is just incredible. This is also a great place to see native
ple, this is a classic 9-hole course. For tee times call (808) 567-6000. If birds, ohia trees, and other lush vegetation. The Overlook area is part
you want expert help with your game, ask for Darrel, the local golf pro. of the Kamakou Preserve.

COFFEES OF HAWAII Visit a 500-acre working coffee plantation and KALAUPAPA PENINSULA In the mid 1800’s this peninsula was
enjoy one of the finest coffees in the world. There is a self-guided deck where people suffering from Hansen’s disease (leprosy) were forced
tour any time, a guided walking tour at 10:00am, or a mule drawn into exile. Father Damien, a Belgian Roman Catholic priest is famous
wagon tour at 8:00am and 1:00pm weekdays. Also, enjoy the espresso for administering to these tragic victims from 1874 to 1889, when
and coffee bar, the cafe and gift boutique seven days a week. For reser- he too eventually succumbed to the disease at the age of 49. It is no
vations call (808) 567-9490. longer a “leper colony”, although people who have recovered from
Hansen’s disease still reside in their Kalaupapa homes. Today visitors
PURDY’S MACADAMIA FARM TOUR Enjoy a free visit at the old- can arrange a tour to this isolated yet fantastically beautiful National
est working Macadamia nut farm in Hawaii. Fifty trees planted over Historical Park by air, mule, or foot. The peninsula is surrounded by
eighty years ago provide organic nuts that are roasted on the prop- the world’s highest sea cliffs, the North Shore Pali, soaring more than
erty. Also enjoy macadamia nut honey and a gift shop with made-in- 2,000 feet straight up out of the sea. For ground tours contact Damien

Molokai products. Tue. - Fri. 9:30am to 3:30pm and Sat.10am to 2pm. Tours at (808) 567-6171.
Closed Sundays and Holidays. (808) 567-6601