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HALAWA VALLEY DRIVE This 28-mile road runs from Kau-
nakakai to Halawa Valley, with beautiful photogenic scenery and
historic sites all along the way. The second half of this drive is very
crooked and the road gets extremely narrow for the last 7 miles. Af-
ter Twenty Mile Beach the road becomes only one lane, but the drive
is worth it for the spectacular scenery. The south coastline has doz-
ens of fishponds dating back centuries. There are deserted beaches,
farmlands, and steep mountain slopes all the way to Halawa. How-
ever, fill up your gas tank ahead of time, and bring your own drinks
and food, as stores are scarce. Be sure to drive slowly around curves.
Watch for horses tied up next to the road. Just before you descend
into Halawa Valley you will pass through Puu O Haku Ranch on
your right side, which has a lodge,a store, and fun amenities, such as
horses to ride. Over 2 dozen pair of Nene (Hawaiian Geese) breed
on ranch property.
