Page 141 - Hawaii: Diving, Surfing, Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes and More

KAUNAKAKAI TOWN Molokai’s main town has barely changed THE ROUNDUP Advanced boat dive. Open ocean access to a sand
in 100 years. Enjoy a walk on Ala Malama Street where there are spike area. Roundup features a roundup of pelagic species, includ-

shops with unusual souvenirs and restaurants with delicious dishes. ing tiger sharks, cruising in and out of of giant sand spikes with an
On Saturday there is an outdoor market full of wonderful Hawaiian amazing plate coral zigarrat.
produce and goods. While you are there, be sure to “talk story” with
local folks. KAUNAKAKAI HARBOR This is a picturesque harbor that fea-
tures Hawaii’s longest wharf. Deep sea fishing expeditions with
BIRTHPLACE OF THE HULA Puunana in Kaana is the historic knowledgeable local captains take visitors out to fish for mahi mahi,
birthplace of the Hula. A celebration of Hula called Ka Hula Piko marlin, and other big game.
occurs here in the third weekend of May when the people of Molokai
celebrate this historic legacy. Visitors are welcome! NENE O MOLOKAI Hawaii’s state bird, the Nene or Hawaiian
Goose, lives and nests here.
SAILING CHARTERS Enjoy sailing from the calm lee of Molokai
into the Pailolo Channel tradewinds. Visit the North Shore of HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS Along the south coast of Molokai there
Molokai, weather permitting, in the summer months. Stop at se- are sixty ancient rock-wall fishponds, the largest of which is over

cluded beaches to snorkel. Go whale watching in the winter months. 400 acres. Most were built by Hawaiian aquaculturists 700 to 800
End your sail with a relaxing sunset cruise. Custom adventures are years ago.
available on the 33-1/2 foot cat Star Gypsy at (808) 553-4328, or on
the 42 foot sloop Satin’s Doll at (808) 553 3582. KAKAHAIA Green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles, known in Ha-
waii as “Honu”, are commonly seen along the South Shore, and so
CAMPING ON MOLOKAI There are two camping sites on are Hawaiian black-necked stilts in 15 acres of freshwater pond.
Molokai with toilets and showers. One is at Papohaku Beach Park on

the West End and the other is at One Alii Park east of Kaunakakai. OCEAN KAYAKING Molokai offers ocean kayak adventures with
Bring drinking water. Permits are required. Call (808) 553-3204 for or without guides. Trips include Kamalo Reef, Polaau Reef and Kole

permit information. The State offers camping at Palaau State Park. Camp. Explore secluded beaches, fish ponds, and mangroves. Swim
(808) 567-6923 with turtles and snorkel with the fish. Tours may include lunch,
beverages, a pick up at your destination or a boat tow home. Call
CHURCH ROW On the Mauka side of the highway across from Molokai Fish and Dive at (808) 553-5926 or Molokai Outdoors at
the Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove, churchgoers of many denominations (808) 553-4477.
have chapels to visit for their Sabbath and other services and events.
Visitors are welcome.