Page 149 - Hawaii: Diving, Surfing, Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes and More

KULEANA GARDEN TOURS Visit a working Flower Plantation in
Halawa Valley and see a variety of over 100 gingers, heleconias, and
other tropical flowers. Open daily from 10am to 4pm. Follow the signs
near the church and introduce yourself to Kalani. Here you can enjoy
incredible island smoothies made with papaya and banana and secret
citrus. (808) 336-1149

MOAULA FALLS The falls and its beautiful swimming hole are the
destination of your cultural hike into Halawa Valley. Permission to
hike to visit the waterfalls is obtained by contacting the Halawa Val-
ley Cooperative at (808) 553-9803. Legend states that a giant lizard
or “Moo” lives in the deep pool at the base of Moaula Falls. Before
swimming, drop a ti leaf into the pool. If the leaf floats, it is safe to
swim. If it sinks, the Moo will not tolerate any disturbance and swim-
ming is dangerous. The larger and less accessible falls in the valley is
Hipuapua Falls.

HALAWA BAY There is a gorgeous beach at the mouth of Molokai’s
magnificent Halawa Valley. This is where some of the original visitors
to Hawaii first landed. The drive there is beautiful and well worth the
effort.