Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Outlying Areas, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
North
History
There are no fees to enter the park, but most visitors charter a private company to gain access to the park.
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Kalaupapa
Vastly Significant Historical Site
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Hwy 470 Molokai, HI 96742 |
+1 808 567 6802 |
Description
While Father Damien is a famous name throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the name of Kalaupapa is not nearly as recognizable. Yet, it is in this place that the legend of Father Damien began. He arrived in the desolate area in 1873, less than 10 years after King Kamehameha V displaced all Kalaupapa natives and established Molokai's famous leper colony on the tip of the peninsula. Shrouded in mystery and set apart from modern-day Hawaii by location and by choice, the Kalaupapa settlement is located at the very tip of the peninsula. Visitors can only get to the area on a mule or in a plane, and only a few groups are allowed to go at a time.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: Visiting times are limited by the operating hours of the commercial tours that run Mon-Sat.
Visit Time: 3hr-Half day(4hr)
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Notes: Although visitors do not spend four hours down on the peninsula, it is best to allot a half day (or more, depending on your method of transportation).
Price: Free
Price Notes: There are no fees to enter the park, but most visitors charter a private company to gain access to the park.
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Walking
Notes: The park is accessible via mule and plane, too.
Parking Availability: No
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