Kane'apua Rock - Lanai Historical Sites, Lanai

South Lanai

This small lava rock outcropping is located at the southern tip of Lanai near the ancient village of Kaunolu. The area is well known for its excellent fishing and small tidepools can be seen surrounding the rocks. The highest sea cliffs on Lanai are also located along this coast. Nearby is Kahekili's Leap. This rock ledge is where the soldiers of King Kamehameha the Great proved their bravery by diving from the cliff into the rocky waters below.

Directions:

Take 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 on the right. Turn right on this rocky road which descends downhill about 3 miles to Kaunolu Village. The Rock is located to the right, just off shore.

Useful Information:

The ocean is often very rough in this area and not good for swimming with strong currents and high surf

Good fishing along this coast

Beautiful views of the seacliffs