Points on Lanai Island

Information about geographical points on Lanai Island in Hawaii.

Kaena Point
Northwest tip of Lanai Island.

Keanapapa Point
JHust south of the northwest tip of Lanai Island.

Makole Point
Boat access only for scuba diving

Makaiwa Point
Eastern-most tip of Lanai Island.

Paalaoa Point
Between Kaunolu Bay and Mamaki Bay. boat access only for scuba diving.

Palaoa Point
FROM LANAI Magazine:
ake Highway 440 west out of Lanai City toward Kaumalapau Harbor. Go past the airport turnoff and take the next left Kaupili Road, an unmarked dirt road. Travel approximately 2.5 miles to a yellow standpipe (see last picture on this page) on the right. Turn right on this rocky road which descends downhill about 3 miles to Kaunolu Village and the point. The southern tip of Lanai is marked by Palaoa Point. This is the site of the ancient Kaunolu Village where Hawaiians lived for thousands of years. The waters off this coast are rich for fishing and a freshwater stream flows through the nearby Kaunolu Gulch. A small sea arch is seen near the point formed by lava flowing rapidly into the sea. As the lava quickly cooled with the sea water, the rock became weak. After hundreds or thousands of years, the rock collapses and forms an arch or even a sea cave. A lighthouse stands watch over the point protecting ships from beaching themselves on the numerous reefs nearby. Good fishing. No facilities.

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