Hawaii Nature Center
875 Iao Valley Rd
Wailuku, HI 96793
www.hawaiinaturecenter.org
Reservation Info
Phone:(808) 244-6500
Fax:(808) 244-6525
Description
The Hawaii Nature Center's Rainforest Walk is woven through ancient footsteps of the Ali'i, and Iao Valley. After crossing Iao Stream and entering our private 35 acres, visitors will pass by an old village site where evidence of 'terraces' can be found. To better convey life as it may have been lived by Native Hawaiians, a live Taro patch or Lo'i is presented along with discussions on the significance of Taro in the Hawaiian diet and culture. This same area is where a five day luau was held in honor of Queen Liliuokalani and her visit to Iao Valley prior to the overthrow of Hawaiian rule in 1893. Further along the trail, visitors will have an interpretation of native, Polynesian introduced and recently introduced plants, and then, a spectacular viewing of the Iao Needle through the canopy of the Rainforest. As visitors are led back by the stream, they will hear the story of the Battle of Kepaniwai, which means damming of the river. As the hike comes to its conclusion, visitors wi
Hours of Operation
Regular Hours: 10am-4pm Daily
Cards Accepted
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Affiliations
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Kaanapali Beach Resort Association