Blowhole in Waianapanapa State Park

This blowhole sometimes produces violent, powerful fountains of seawater. For the most time though it emits a hissing, roaring sound and fountains of mist.

South Point Blowhole

A sinkhole of sea cave just some 15 m from the shore. Here the volcanic rock has been washed out by powerful waves. During the storms, the blowhole may create giant jets of water. In calm weather, though, some dare to jump in it.

Keahole Point blowhole

One of the rather many blowholes in this area, formed on lava bed that reached the sea here. At rough weather the fountain from the blowhole is several meters high. Belowed photography place.

Spouting Horn in Kauai

A hissing and roaring blowhole that creates up to 15 and even 30 m high jets of water. Nearby was a larger blowhole but it was blown up because the saltwater spray from it damaged the nearby cane fields.

Haiku Stairs

Dangerous stairway with (possibly) 3922 steps. Originally built in 1943 for a secret war-time radio station. Currently, it is illegal to climb due to safety reasons and property issues. Many visitors though take this risk due to very impressive sights.

Nakalele Blowhole

Impressive blowhole in the lava fields of Maui. The approximately 30 m tall fountain beats from a shallow pool close to the sea.

Kaumana Caves

One of the numerous lava caves in Hawaii Islands, one of the easiest to access. Kaumana Cave is 2 196 m long and the main entrance leads through a collapsed skylight. Cave formed in 1881 when the lava flow almost eliminated Hilo.

Ulupo Heiau

Enormous ancient temple with 55 by 43 m large platform. Walls of the platform rise up to 9 m tall. The temple reached the height of its importance around 1750 AD.

Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs

One of the largest petroglyph sites in Polynesia. Content of the images is linked to a cult of life.

Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau

The largest heiau – ancient Hawaiian temple – in O’ahu. It was built in the 17th – 18th century and the area of the elevated stone platform reaches almost 8,000 m².