Mokulua Islands
Hawaii · United States
(*If Self-Guided, the itinerary is flexible.) The final destination is Moku Nui of the famed Twin Islands. This is a bird nesting sanctuary that requires special permission to visit. Hawaiian monk seals are often basking on the beach and sea turtles feed on the coral reefs around the islands. Start off with a short hike to Queen's Bath tide pool and take the plunge into a salt water jacuzzi with a view. Hike back and go for a snorkel, searching for our sea turtle friends and schools of tropical fish. After this you've certainly earned your lunch so we break out a picnic and munch while watching the waves and the incredible view of the Ko'Olau Mountains. Native sea birds cruise overhead and your guide's tell the tales of Hawaiian explorers that traveled these waters.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mokulua Islands
Welcome, intrepid explorer, to the final and most adventurous phase of our windward Oahu study. We are directing our academic and physical focus offshore to the Mokulua Islands, affectionately known by locals simply as the Mokes. …
Listen in the app2The Ocean Crossing
The physical act of traversing the ocean channel from Kailua or Lanikai to the Mokulua Islands is a profound educational experience in applied hydrodynamics and meteorology. Once you push your kayak off the soft white sand and…
Listen in the app3Landfall on Moku Nui
Executing a successful landing on the western shore of Moku Nui requires timing, patience, and respect for the surf. The designated landing area is a small, steep crescent of white sand nestled between jagged outcroppings of…
Listen in the app4The Rugged Volcanic Landscape
Leaving the small sandy landing zone, we begin our traverse along the harsh, rocky perimeter of Moku Nui. This entails moving over a jagged landscape of exposed basalt. …
Listen in the app5The Seabird Sanctuary
As we carefully navigate the perimeter of Moku Nui, the sheer volume of avian life becomes the dominant feature of our environment. The Mokulua Islands are not just scenic rocks; they are designated State Seabird Sanctuaries,…
Listen in the app6The Queen's Bath
Continuing our traverse along the rugged eastern shore of Moku Nui, we arrive at a remarkable geological anomaly known as the Queen's Bath. This is a large, deep, natural tide pool carved directly into the solid basalt shelf. …
Listen in the app7Shark Cove and the Wild Backside
For those with exceptional physical capability and an understanding of extreme oceanic environments, the traverse continues to the farthest accessible point on the back, or western, side of Moku Nui, an area colloquially known as…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our comprehensive exploration of the Mokulua Islands, the physical and mental requirements of the return journey must be addressed. We have traversed a three million year old volcanic remnant, observed the…
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What is Mokulua Islands?
Mokulua Islands is a place in Hawaii · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hawaii · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 21.3909, -157.6995 |
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