Kualoa Ranch and Chinaman's Hat

Kualoa Ranch with it's multitude of activities

The Ranch

Located in Ka'a'awa on the windward/north shore of O'ahu, Kualoa Ranch features a multitude of activities for all visitors. This is a popular destination spot for those looking for adventure and to relax and recreate.

Kualoa Ranch features things like Secret Island, a little getaway with recreational activities such as kayaking, canoeing, volleyball, badminton and snorkeling. For more R&R you can also take advantage of the the Park Golf, play some tennis or check out the exotic zoo and the petting zoo. For adventure seekers you can also go horseback riding, ride ATVs, jet ski or check out the gun range.

The Ranch also lays claim to being the set to some of Hollywood's biggest movies and shows including Jurassic Park, Godzilla and Fantasy Island. If you're visiting Kualoa Ranch you can take advantage of their 1-1/2 hour Ranch and Movie Set Tour.

Kualoa Ranch is also the set of annual events such as the annual BIG MELE, Hawai'i's largest alternative/metal music concert.


Package Information

There are three (3) main tour packages you can purchase: "Kualoa Beach Picnic and Ranch Tour," "Kualoa's Secret Island and Activity Tour," and "Kualoa's Activity Adventure Tour."

The Ranch and Set Tour is 1-1/2 hours long. Visitors on the Ranch and Set Tour learn of the history and legacy of Kualoa Ranch, see WWII bunkers, visit the sets of Jurassic Park and Godzilla and visit the Hawaiian Village.

Secret Island gives visitors access to the tropical getaway of Kualoa's Secret Island. Visitors enjoy such activities as canoeing and kayaking and sites such as Kualoa's fishpond and botanical gardens among other things.

Adventure Activities include the following seven activities: Secret Island, Ranch and Movie Set Tour, ATV rides, horseback rides, jet ski rides, park golf and gun range.

Kualoa Ranch Ticket Packages
Package Name Activities Price
Beach Picnic and Ranch Tour Ranch and Movie Set Tour, 1/2 day at Secret Island; Sandwhich Buffet Lunch; round-trip transportation from your hotel $59
Secret Island and Activity Tour Choice of ONE of the following 1-1/2 hour activities: Horseback Ride, Snorkel Tour or ATV ride OR one of the adventure activities plus the Ranch and Movie set tour; 1/2 day at Secret Island, Sandwhich Buffet Lunch; round trip transportation from your hotel. $69
Activity Adventure Tour Choice of ANY THREE adventure activities; Ranch Buffet and round trip transportation from your hotel $99

In all, Kualoa Ranch can offer you that Rest and Recreation you wanted to get outta Hawai'i. For more information you can call them at 1-800-231-7321 or e-mail them at activity@kualoa.com or check out their own website at:

http://www.kualoa.com


Chinaman's Hat

Chinaman's Hat

Chinaman's Hat sits on the coast by Kualoa Ranch. In the plantation years people popularly joked that it was a Chinaman's Hat thrown off shore by a Chinaman. This is due to the fact that the island is shaped much like a Chinaman's Hat is.


Directions

If you're driving out of Waikiki to Kualoa Ranch you can get on the H-1 West and stay in your right hand lane till you come to the Likelike Hghwy cut-off. Take the Likelike Highway cut-off and it will take you through the Wilson tunnel to Kane'ohe. Get onto Kahekili Hghwy in Kane'ohe and stay on it till you merge with Kamehameha Highway. Follow Kamehameha Highway all the way, it will take you pass Kualoa Ranch and Chinaman's Hat.

If you're taking the bus, you can catch the #55 Kane'ohe Circle Island bus from Ala Moana. To get back to Ala Moana take the #19, 20 or 47 from Kuhio Avenue back to Ala Moana. Transfer onto the #55 and ask the driver to let you off near Kualoa Ranch.


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