Waikolu Lookout
About
Waikolu Lookout in Molokai stands along Unnamed Road in Kaunakakai, HI 96748, on the island's northern side. The lookout sits above the windward coast, where trade winds from the northeast bring most of the rain. Kaunakakai, Kualapuu, Maunaloa and Hoolehua are the nearest settlements, with Kalaupapa, Halawa Valley, Papohaku Beach and Pukoo further along the island's roads.
Visitors give it 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews, a solid score for a remote lookout. Trade winds blow from the northeast across Hawaii, bringing most rain to the windward coasts, so the northern side of Molokai is noticeably wetter than the leeward shores. Reaching the lookout requires a car, since Molokai's road network is sparse and public transport is limited. Conditions change with the season: Hawaii's wetter months run from November to March, and the drier stretch from April to October.
Kaunakakai is the main town on Molokai and the closest settlement to the lookout, while Kualapuu and Maunaloa sit further west along the island's roads. The lookout's position on the northern side places it within easy reach of the island's windward coast. Halawa Valley and Pukoo lie to the east, and Papohaku Beach and Kalaupapa sit to the west and north respectively.
First-time visitors should expect a remote roadside viewpoint rather than a developed attraction, with no facilities listed at the site. The drive from Kaunakakai follows Unnamed Road to the lookout's northern position. Molokai's leeward coast stays drier and sunnier through the year, while the wetter months tend to fall between November and March. The lookout's 4.7 out of 5 score from 38 reviews reflects its standing among visitors to this part of Molokai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waikolu Lookout known for?
Waikolu Lookout is known as an attraction on Molokai, in the Hawaiian Islands. Molokai's windward and leeward coasts differ in rainfall, with the windward side catching most of the trade-wind rain.
What kind of business is Waikolu Lookout?
Waikolu Lookout is an attraction on Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands. It is a lookout point rather than a shop or restaurant, so the visit is about the view from the site.
What should first-time visitors expect at Waikolu Lookout?
First-time visitors to Waikolu Lookout should expect an outdoor lookout on Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii's wetter season runs from November to March and the drier season from April to October, which shapes conditions at the site.
Where is Waikolu Lookout located on Molokai?
Waikolu Lookout sits on Unnamed Road in Kaunakakai, HI 96748, United States. That puts it on the island of Molokai, part of the Hawaiian Islands.
How do visitors rate Waikolu Lookout?
Waikolu Lookout holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews. Those scores come from visitors to this Molokai attraction in the Hawaiian Islands.
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