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Molokai
The Island of Molokai (known as ‘The Friendly Isle) is a quiet and peaceful retreat encompassing only 260 sq miles, visiting here is like a step back in history. Molokai is perfect to experience a more traditional side of Hawaii with a flourishing Polynesian culture and small farming communities. This Island is a haven for hiking biking, camping and horseback riding, the beaches ideal for surfing, snorkelling and more. Offshore is Hawaii's only barrier reef, attracting scuba divers from all over.
Molokai Airport is located in Central Molokai, a small airport that has regular scheduled flights to and from other Islands. Car rental companies are situated in the terminal, some hotels, ranches and resorts supply a shuttle service. There is no taxi service on Molokai.
Hotels are generally smaller on Molokai, there are a few hotels, lots of B&BS, guesthouses and condominium complexes are dotted around the Island. Accommodation rates are cheaper here than on any of the other Hawaiian Islands.
Nightlife on the Island consists of bars and some hotels provide live Hawaiian music entertainment, also there are sunset cruises, Luau and Polynesian Revues.
The food on the Island is mostly local cuisine; the majority of the dining options on the Island are in Kaunakakai and the hotels. The new hotels offer more upmarket (and pricey) dining.
Hawaii's largest barrier reef is on the south side of Molokai and only a few dive operators operate on the actual Island itself. There are some Maui dive companies that offer trips to Molokai's dive sites, but only when the weather conditions are just right. When conditions are right these seldom seen sites offer some incredible diving. The pristine waters surrounding the island are abundant with marine life, including numerous species of rare fish and coral.
Snorkelling opportunities exist in Waialua and Murphy's Beach Park; both are protected by the offshore barrier reef. Kawakiu Beach at the West Side and Mo'omomi on the North Shore, it's constantly essential to look out for rocks and during the winter months, it's best to stay out altogether.
Deep sea fishing charters, whale watching tours, sunset cruises and Ocean kayaking trips are available on Molokai.
There is only a couple of public Golf courses on Molokai, Kaluakoi Golf course in Maunaloa (West Molokai) and Ironwood Hills Golf Course in Kualapuu (Central Molokai).
Molokai has many excellent camping areas, only one of the State Parks has a campsite - Pala’au State Park which is located in the central part of the island.
Hiking and Biking opportunities are available in many places such as: Molokai Ranch and Pu'u O Hoku Ranch have miles of trails. Palau’au State Park and Mo’omomi have a number of excellent trails too. The Nature Conservancy, Halawa Falls Cultural Hikes, and Molokai Outdoor Adventures offer guided hikes to some of Molokai's finest spots. Many of the beaches are ideal for keen hikers. Horseback Riding tours are available with Molokai Ranch Stables or with Pu'u O Hoku Ranch.
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