Lanai Hawaii
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Lanai Hawaii was once the world's largest pineapple plantation, owned by Dole. The heart of the island, rural Lanai City offers first hand classic Hawaiian experience. The third smallest of the major islands and a 25-minute flight from
Honolulu or Kahului, Lana'i offers a breathtaking expanse of cloud
forests ringed by secluded white-sand beaches and rugged red lava
cliffs.
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Lanai Hawaii is a relatively low island topped by the Lanaihale ridge.
At the time of writing there were 3,300 residents in Lanai City. Built in the 1920's to house the Dole Plantation's laborers, this friendly town centers on the rectangular Dole Park.
Vacationing on the island of Lanai should find you at The Hotel Lanai, a vintage wooden in located on the former headquarters of the Lanai Ranch.
Also, The Lodge at Koele is an award winning resort offering respite from the island's coastal heat.
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Today, the owner-operated Hotel Lanai houses 11 charming guest rooms and a cheerful restaurant.
There are a host of island-wide activities for guests to enjoy while staying at Hotel Lanai in Lanai City. From adventures including snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, yoga and world-class golfing to intimate art galleries and Lanai’s Hawaiian Cultural Center, there is something for everyone.
Hotel Lanai and Lanai City Grille -- a historic landmark built in the early 1920's, where all guests are treated to the personal and family-like ambiance one might expect from a country inn.
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Like a gracious country manor, hidden within the central highlands on the private island of Lana'i, Four Seasons Lodge at Koele shares a unique perspective of Lanai Hawaii’s natural beauty.
Savour peaceful tranquillity, along with two world-ranked golf courses and exciting adventures on land and at sea. |
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The Luahiwa Petroglyphs can be found near the water tower on the ridge. They are visible from quite a distance and are actually the remains of Lanai's extinct volcano crater. The eastern wall bears one of Hawaii's richest collections of petroglyphs.
Some of the stones are thought to possess the mana (sacred power) of the rain gods.
The Hawaiians decorated them by carving enigmatic figures representing humans and dogs.
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Located between the bays is Pu'u Pehe, also known as the Sweetheart Rock.
Legend says that lovely Pehe was kept by her jealous husband in a nearby cave. One day while he was away, she drowned during a storm.
He then buried her on this rock island before jumping to his death.
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The Garden of the Gods is located about 6 miles from Lanai City.
It is a true visual oddity, looking more like a lunar landscape than something you would find on a hawaiian island.
The landscape is dotted with boulders made of compacted sand. The boulders range in color from reds and oranges to browns and blues.
Visiting at sunset will provide you with the most intense coloring.
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You'll find Shipwreck Beach on the northern shore of Lanai, Hawaii. It stretches the length of 8 miles.
Here is the shipwreck from which the beach takes its name.
To find this beach, you'll need to travel Highway 430 until the asphalt ends. Take the dirt road on the left for about 1 mile.
There is an extensive reef off this beach, but swimming is dangerous and not recommended.
Here you'll also see beautiful views of Maui and Molokai.
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