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East End, Molokaʻi
Undiscovered country and natural wonders abound on Molokaʻi’s East End. Take a drive along Kamehameha V Highway, where Kamakou, Molokaʻi’s highest mountain, is on your left and Hawaiʻi’s longest continuous fringing reef (28 miles) is on your right. Pass by historic sites like St. Joseph’s Church, built in 1876 by Saint Damien, and Molokaʻi’s first Christian church, Kalua‘aha Church, originally built in 1833.
Stop by Kūmimi Beach (also known as Murphy Beach) for great snorkeling, or continue to the end of the road for a picnic at peaceful Hālawa Beach Park. Take a guided hike into beautiful Hālawa Valley, the only one of Molokaʻi’s five epic valleys that’s easily accessible.
Follow a different path inland and four-wheel drive to the Kamakou Preserve, a primeval Hawaiian rainforest home to rare endemic plants and animals. Get a gorgeous view of Waikolu Valley at the Waikolu Overlook. Lining the northeast coast are the sky-high cliffs of the North Shore Pali. At 3,600 to 3,900 feet, they’re the tallest sea cliffs in the world.
Stop by Kūmimi Beach (also known as Murphy Beach) for great snorkeling, or continue to the end of the road for a picnic at peaceful Hālawa Beach Park. Take a guided hike into beautiful Hālawa Valley, the only one of Molokaʻi’s five epic valleys that’s easily accessible.
Follow a different path inland and four-wheel drive to the Kamakou Preserve, a primeval Hawaiian rainforest home to rare endemic plants and animals. Get a gorgeous view of Waikolu Valley at the Waikolu Overlook. Lining the northeast coast are the sky-high cliffs of the North Shore Pali. At 3,600 to 3,900 feet, they’re the tallest sea cliffs in the world.
Regions of Molokaʻi
Central Molokaʻi
Take a journey along 2,000-foot sea cliffs amid dazzling seascapes to visit one of the most remote settlements in the Hawaiian Islands.
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Swim or snorkel in the sparkling turquoise-blue waters at Pāpōhaku Beach on Molokaʻi’s West End, or enjoy unique shopping and museums in the charming town of Maunaloa.
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Take a guided tour through the magnificent tropical paradise of Kamakou Preserve and let the breathtaking natural beauty renew you.
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Built from lava rock and coral, these 13th-century fishponds were etched into Molokaʻi’s shoreline to supply local aliʻi (royalty) with sustenance.
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Take a memorable mule ride down the highest sea cliffs in the world to reach the incredibly remote—and formerly forbidden—settlement of Kalaupapa.
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This dense grove of coconut palms, planted during the reign of King Kamehameha V, is one of Molokaʻi’s most recognizable landmarks.
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Browse unique local shops and eateries, visit historic landmarks and stroll down Hawaiʻi’s longest pier in Molokaʻi’s quaint main town.
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Venture to Maunaloa, a small plantation village set in the hills above the coast, where you’ll find unique shopping and lodging options.
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At three miles long, Pāpōhaku Beach is one of the largest white sand beaches in Hawaiʻi, offering distant views of Diamond (Diamond Head) on Oʻahu.
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Take a guided hike into this impossibly lush cathedral valley, blessed with beautiful vistas and towering waterfalls that look straight out of the Jurassic Period.
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Hike beneath moss-covered branches in Kamakou Preserve, a nature conservancy site that contains rare native Hawaiian birds and plants.
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Follow along on a trip to the East End of Molokaʻi, including the Hālawa Valley and more.
East End Highlights
Hālawa Valley
Take a guided hike into this impossibly lush cathedral valley, blessed with beautiful vistas and towering waterfalls that look straight out of the Jurassic Period.
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Kamakou Preserve
Hike beneath moss-covered branches in Kamakou Preserve, a nature conservancy site that contains rare native Hawaiian birds and plants.
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