Along the north coast of central molokai is the isolated kalaupapa peninsula, home to historic kalaupapa national historical park, where victims of hansens disease commonly known as leprosy were exiled in the 1800s. To reserve flights to molokai, contact makani kai air 877 2558532 or mokulele airlines 866 2607070. There is a viewpoint of the kalaupala peninsula, where historically hansens disease patients went to live in exile. Maui lures travelers with an invigorating mix of natural beauty and outdoor fun, all shared with warm alohas. In the mid 1800s sufferers of the disease were first abandoned on molokai. The moniker friendly isle means slowing waaay down and taking your sense of rhythm from the locals. The annual molokai ka hula piko festival is held on this island. From the parking lot, go left on the short but steep dirt trail through an ironwood grove to the phallic rock go right on the paved path, and the kalaupapa lookout offers a panoramic view of the.
The chronicle of leprosyinfected rachel kalama begins in 1891 in honolulu and ends in the late 1960s on isolated molokai, site of the kalaupapa leprosy settlement. Kahauliko, who on february 1 wrote this beseeching letter originally in hawaiian to t. Lonely planet will get you to the heart of maui, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice lonely planet maui is your passport to the most relevant, uptodate advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Nov 30, 2014 and our first stop on molokai was palauau state park, which includes a lookout offering wonderful vistas along the cliffs. Mike spent two months in the spring of 2005 traveling and researching his third guidebook on pa. This 234acre forest park literally puts visitors between a. Tourism has been held at bay by the islands unique history and the pride of the islands predominantly native hawaiian. Oct 21, 2003 alan brennert is the author of the historical novels palisades park, honolulu chosen one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post, and molokai, which won the 2006 bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the book club book of the year and has sold over 600,000 copies since publication. The kalaupapa peninsula was essentially a prison for them, as its surrounded by cliffs and water. The view also takes in the whole of isolated kalaupapa peninsula, at their base. Consult the camp sites map for more details on these easily accessed places.
Planes fly into molokai daily from other hawaiian islands including o. Jul 24, 2010 forest in palaau state park on molokai s north shore near the kalaupapa peninsula lookout. Standing at the edge of kalaupapa lookout in palaau state park and gazing down nearly 2,000 feet to the peninsula below, one gets a sense of how truly spectacular molokais geography is. Kalaupapa is the location of the former leprosy settlement on the island. Palaau state park is a beautiful park on the north shore of molokai, and a must see for visitors. Heuck of the board of healthone of the earliest written records we have from a patient at kalawao. Kalaupapa leper colony kalaupapa, hawaii atlas obscura. The park is located on the northern side of the island, in a grove of ironwoods, at the top of some of the tallest ocean cliffs in the world. Kalaupapa national historical park 808 5676802 all visitation to park, mule rides and even hiking, is through concessionaire damien tours 808 5676171. Rachel kalama, a spirited sevenyearold hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting faroff. Oct 01, 2003 a gritty story of love and survival in a hawaiian leper colony.
The park is one of the most popular sites to visit on the island of molokai. Cut off from the rest of the world by 1600foot cliffs on one side and ocean on the other, kalaupapa, molokai, is a naturally beautiful prison. Sep 03, 20 kalaupapa overlook in palaau state park. The s hotel jamaica wants you to enjoy the jamaica blue mountain coffee body scrub at home. Like a gettysburg battlefield or an anasazi cliff dwelling, the national park at molokais kalaupapa peninsula tells a rich and important story about being human. The kalaupapa peninsula, seen from palaau state park.
Jan 23, 2006 john taymans book the colony tells the story of molokai, the slice of hawaiian paradise that was turned into an infamous 19th century leper colony. Molokai is generally thought of as the last bit of real hawaii. Forest in palaau state park on molokais north shore near the kalaupapa peninsula lookout. Once a prison, kalaupapa is now refuge for the few remaining residents who are now cured, but were forced to live their lives in isolation. A far cry from the world of oahus waikiki, visitors here will find no traffic lights, zero shopping malls and no skyscrapers touching the clouds. More recently, john mcbride of molokai day tours says, the national park service doesnt own kalaupapa. And though she spends many moments peeking into the abyss of despair, she also spends moments rescuing. Nov 07, 2018 since 1866, more than 8000 people, mostly hawaiians, have died at kalaupapa.
The park boasts beautiful pasture lands and forests. Appointment on molokai by aldyth morris, 64 pages, 1995. The kalaupapa national historical park see more photos, view panorama is a portal to a number of historic sites on molokai, such as the kalawao coast and the kalaupapa peninsula. Learn about the beauty, relaxation and fun that the molokai state parks have to offer visitors. Separated from everything dear to her, the heroine of this book, rachel, learns at a young age that life can still provide her with simple joysand profound fulfillment. But the valley isle has some special surprises up its sleeve, too, including the views from haleakala crater and the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pristine beaches, clear blue water and lush flora await you. Home to the worlds tallest sea cliffs, the island remains a pristine, uncrowded destination, with many spots still possessing the mana life force of.
Sep 30, 20 the kalaupapa peninsula, seen from palaau state park. He holds a bachelors degree in english from california state university at long beach, and also did graduate work in screenwriting at ucla and has lived in california since 1973. This 234acre forest park literally puts visitors between a rock and a hard place. Molokai travel guide expert picks for your vacation. Maui travel guidebook lonely planet shop lonely planet us. Molokai is the story of rachel kalama, a young native hawaiian girl growing up in honolulu at the end of the19th century, who at age seven is diagnosed with hansens disease, taken from her family, and exiled to the leprosy settlement on a remote peninsula on the island of molokai.
And our first stop on molokai was palauau state park, which includes a lookout offering wonderful vistas along the cliffs. Ive signed up for a selfguided tour with damien tours through johns company. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Molokai is believed to be the birthplace of the hula.
John taymans book the colony tells the story of molokai, the slice of hawaiian paradise that was turned into an infamous 19th century leper colony. There are four sites on molokai that permit overnight camping. Alan brennert is the author of the historical novels palisades park, honolulu chosen one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post, and molokai, which won the 2006 bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the book club book of the year and has sold over 600,000 copies since publication. Mother marianne of molokai by mary laurence, sister hanley, o. Persons wishing to access the park must prearrange their visit with either of these sources.
Another attraction is a short trail to the phallic rock, which is believed to enhance fertility. One alii and papohaku, the two county beach parks and palaau state park. If near palauu state park, just see it tripadvisor. His short story, ma qui, won the 1991 best short story. Nicknamed the friendly isle for its welcoming residents and openarmed invitation to visitors, molokai is a rural land, nestled quietly among crystal waters and endless skies of blue. Palaau state park activities on molokai hoolehua, hawaii. A gritty story of love and survival in a hawaiian leper colony. All the quintessential hawaiian experiences are available to you, from sunset luaus to coconut cocktails. Along the north coast of central molokai is the isolated kalaupapa peninsula, home to historic kalaupapa national historical park, where victims of hansens disease commonly known as leprosy were exiled in. Please see announcements below or refer to the individual park pages for park by park details. The number of visitors allowed into the park is capped at 100 per day per federal law. Mike spent two months in the spring of 2005 traveling and researching his third guidebook on palau.
He is a tv producer, novelist as well as an emmy awardwinning screenwriter l. If you enjoy being in the mountains more than being by the ocean, palaau state park is for you. We began our first full day on molokai by driving the coast road that skirts the southern edge of. It was also a 2012 one book, one san diego selection. The kalaupapa lookout is a short walk from the campgrounds. We began our first full day on molokai by driving the coast road that skirts the southern edge of the island. It is high enough to be relatively cool and a short walk provides you with an outstanding view of the kalaupapa peninsula. A path through the ironwood forest leads to kalaupapa lookout, which offers a view of kalalupapa from feet up. You can also view kalaupapa peninsula from the 1,000foot elevation of palaau state park. Mike hollywood is the author of two previous guidebooks.
On the west side of molokai, palaau needs to be on your todo list. The first boatload of exiles to molokai landed on january 6, 1866. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Molokai travel guide expert picks for your vacation fodor. Photo by peter delevettstaff palaiau state park offers a walking path through koa and ironwood trees. This 34acre recreation area offers winding trails among eucalyptus and ironwood trees as well as breathtaking views of molokai s north coast. This 34acre recreation area offers winding trails among eucalyptus and ironwood trees as well as breathtaking views of molokais north coast. Among hawaiis six main islands, the two with the smallest populations and the fewest visitors could not be more different.
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