Kaunolu Review

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Kaunolu

  • Address: From Lanai City follow Hwy. 440 (Kaumalapau Hwy.) west past the airport turnoff; at carved boulder on your left on hill, turn left onto an unmarked dirt road; continue 3 mi until you reach the second carved boulder and then go right (makai [toward the ocean]) 3 mi to village, Lanai City, HI, 96763 | Map It

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Close to the island's highest cliffs, Kaunolu was once a prosperous fishing village. This important archaeological site includes a major heiau(temple), terraces, stone floors, and house platforms. The impressive 90-foot drop to the ocean through a gap in the lava rock is called Kahekili's Leap. Warriors would make the dangerous jump into the shallow 12 feet of water below to show their courage. The road is very rocky then gets sandy at the bottom.

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