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and out of of giant sand spikes with an which is over 400 acres. Most were built
amazing plate coral zigarrat. by Hawaiian aqua culturists 700 to 800
years ago.
SAILING CHARTERS Enjoy sailing
from the calm lee of Molokai into the OUTER REEF Divers find Molokai's
Pailolo Channel Tradewinds. Visit the underwater world here to be a magical,
North Shore of Molokai, weather pristine paradise. The shallows far
permitting, in the summer months. Stop at offshore are a coral garden ranging to 35
secluded beaches to snorkel. Go whale ft. depth, where a wall drops off to 140 ft.
watching in the winter months. End your Mantas and whitetip reef sharks frequent
sail with a relaxing sunset cruise. Custom the wall. The coral gardens have sand
adventures are available on the 33-1/2 channels with green sea turtles and all
foot cat Star Gypsy at (808) 553-4328, or kinds of Hawaiian fishes.
on the 42 foot sloop Satin's Doll at (808) KAKAHAIA Green sea turtles and
553 3582.
hawksbill turtles, known in Hawaii as
CAMPING ON MOLOKAI There are "Honu", are commonly seen along the
two camping sites on Molokai with toilets South Shore, and so are Hawaiian black-
and showers. One is at Papohaku Beach necked stilts in 15 acres of fresh water
Park on the West End and the other is at pond.
One Alii Park east of Kaunakakai. Bring OCEAN KAYAKING Molokai offers
drinking water. Permits are required. Call ocean kayak adventures with or without
(808) 553-3204 for permit information. guides. Trips include Kamalo Reef,
The State offers camping at Palaau State Polaau Reef and Kole Camp. Explore
Park. (808) 567-6923
secluded beaches, fishponds, and
NENE O MOLOKAI Hawaii's state bird, mangroves. Swim with turtles and
the Nene or Hawaiian Goose, lives and snorkel with the fish. Tours may include
nests here. lunch, beverages, a pickup at your
destination or a boat tow home. Call
KAUNAKAKAI HARBOR This is a
picturesque harbor that features Hawaii's Molokai Fish and Dive at (808) 553-5926
longest wharf. Deep sea fishing or Molokai Outdoors at (808) 553-4477.
expeditions with knowledgeable local OLD KAMALO WHARF From here
captains take visitors out to fish for mahi there is a great view of Molokai's tallest
mahi, marlin, and other big game. mountain.
HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS Along the ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH This historic
south coast of Molokai there are sixty church was built in 1876. A monument of
ancient rock-wall fishponds, the largest of Father Damien honors its founder.
