Kaiwi Coastline

KAIWI COASTLINE PLANT IDENTIFICATION HIKE FOR BEGINNERS

(3 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Makapu’u)

The Kaiwi coastline is one of the best places in Hawai’i to learn about the many native and introduced plants found along our shorelines.  See plants such as ma’o (Hawaiian cotton) and naio (false sandalwood). We will also visit a few historical and cultural sites.

A $5 donation is requested for each non-member, age 18 or over.

Elevation Gain: 100 ft.

Trail Conditions: Uneven ground, sandy, exposed trail, little shade, rocky, muddy when wet.

Trail Features: scenic ocean views and native costal plants.

Trail Route: Out and back

Native Plants: ‘Aki’Aki, ‘Aheahea, ‘Akoko, Alena, ‘Akulikuli, Hinahina Kahakai, ‘Ihi’Ihi, ‘Iliahi ialo’e, ‘Ilima, Koali Kua Hulu, Ma’o, Ma’oli’oli (or Kewelu), Naio, Nama, Naupaka Kahakai, Nehe, Nena (or Kipukai), Nohu, ‘Ohai, ‘Ohelo Kai, Pa’u O Hi’iaka, Pohinahina and ‘Uhaloa.

Moku & Ahupua’a: Kona & Waimanalo

Hawaiian Name Meaning: Kaiwi is the name of the channel between O’ahu and Moloka’i. Literally, the bone.

Historic Information: Alan Sanford Davis, former head trustee of Campbell Estate leased 3,000 acres from Bishop Estate as a cattle ranch – called Wawamalu Ranch – from 1932-46. In the 1930’s the area became known as “Alan Davis.” Also known as Ka Iwi Coast, Ka Iwi Shoreline, Queen’s Beach, or Wawamalu. The ranch was destroyed by the 1946 Alaskan Tsunami.

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