To see the real Hawaii spend some time on
Molakai.
With limited visitor numbers you get a chance to live like a local.
Molokai is known as the most "Hawaiian" of the islands because most
of the population is of Hawaiian ancestry.
Molokai is a small island, being just 38 miles long and 10 miles
wide at it's widest point. This is the place to just kick back and
relax and forget about the pressures of the world.
What Can I Do On
Molokai?
Hike, swim.
sunbathe, snorkel or scuba dive, bike ride, sport fish, ride a horse
or mule, play golf or just put your feet up and do nothing.
The north coast of
Molokai has the largest sea cliffs in the world while the south side
of the island is protected by 32 miles of barrier reef from Hale O
Long to
Murphy's Beach, a 20 mile beach on the eastern side of the south
shore. The island is home to numerous beautiful, and often
completely deserted, beaches perfect for relaxing.
Visit
Kalaupapa
National Historical Park on the north shore, take a mule ride
and learn about Father Damien and the leper colony. Experience the
lifestyle of the local paniolos on the
Molokai Ranch,
a 53,000 acre ranch that covers approximately 1/3 of the island.
Charter a sail boat
or fishing boat or play a round of golf on one of the two golf
courses on the island. Take a flight around the island for a
photographic tour or shop in
Kaunakakai or the villages of Kualapu'u and Maunaloa. Visit a
macadamia nut farm or a coffee plantation and enjoy quiet cup of
coffee while enjoying a book. Relax.... this what Molokai is all
about.
What
Molokai Accommodation Will I Find?
The majority of
accommodation on Molokai consists of budget and economy lodgings.
Two and three star villas and condos are the most common style of
accommodation on the island. We recommend you
use the hotel price comparison tool at the top of this page to find
the right accommodation and the best available price.
When Is The Best Time On
Molokai?
No surprises
here.... Molokai is a year round destination with weather that
seldom changes more that 6 or 7 degrees from an average of 75
degrees F. Warm days with nights cooled by the trade winds....
perfect. For detailed
weather forecasts visit the Hawaiian Islands
National
Weather Service Forecast website.
Getting To
Molokai & Getting Around?
Getting to Molokai
can be a challenge as the island can only be accessed through one of
the other islands. Mulitple flights departs out of Honolulu or Maui
to Molokai (MKK) while a ferry service is provided from Lahaina to
Kuanakakai.
There island has no
public transportation and there is limited taxi services so it is
best to rent a car to get
around.
What Can I Do On
Molokai?
