Lanai is one of the islands that make up the state of Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts about Lanai that you may or may not know.
Lanai is known as the most secluded island in Hawaii. The main city of this island is called Lanai City.
Lanai covers 141 square miles and is 18 miles long by 13 miles wide. It has a coastline that stretches for 47 miles and has a population of approximately 2,800 people.
The highest point on Lanai is called Lanaihale and is 3,370 feet above sea level.
Lanai used to be known as Pineapple Island. However, so few pineapples are actually grown there that it is now often called the Isolated Island.
In fact, although approximately 98% of the island is owned by Dole Pineapple’s parent company, the land is no longer used for pineapple production and thousands of acres of pineapple fields no longer exist.
For those who wish to visit the island, there are two luxury resorts, several world-class golf courses, hunting, mountain biking, and scuba diving.
There is only one airport which is located in the city of Lanai.
The two luxury resorts are called the Manele Bay Hotel, which offers a wide variety of beach and water sports. And the second resort is called the Lodge at Koele. As this spa is further inland, it offers activities such as horseback riding and mountain biking.
Most of the population of the island of Lanai lives in the city of Lanai. It is interesting to note that in 1994, Bill Gates rented the entire island for his wedding.
Unsurprisingly, the weather on the island of Lanai is usually very good. Since it is a tropical location, it gets a fair amount of rainfall of about 50 inches a year. But when the sun comes out, it’s beautiful!
There are several places on the island that you must visit if you get there. The first is called the “Garden of the Gods”. It is located in the northern part of the island and features a landscape of volcanic rock that erosion has turned into a variety of colors, textures, and shapes.
If you like water sports, you’ll find the Hulopoe Bay Marine Reserve a great place to go scuba diving. It is also a perfect place to find spinner dolphins.
If you travel east of the city of Lanai, you will find the Lanaihale Rainforest. Explore this lush tropical paradise and you can also climb Mount Lanaihale.
If you enjoy these interesting facts about the Island of Lanai, you’ll find that being there is much more exciting. So plan your trip today.