Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary

Amala Place, Kahului, HI 96732

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Amala Pl, Kahului, HI 96732, United States

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Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, located at Amala Place in Kahului, Hawaii, is a park and tourist attraction managed by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife's Wildlife Program. This sanctuary is home to a variety of endangered bird species, including the Hawaiian Stilt. Originally a royal Hawaiian fishpond, Kanahā Pond now serves as a vital habitat for native water birds, plants, and invertebrates. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, hiking, and studying native plants and insects along accessible pathways and trails. The sanctuary is open daily from sunrise to sunset, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of downtown Kahului. Explore the rich biodiversity of Kanahā Pond and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Hawaii.

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Victor Najjar:

"Good news, bad news. Pond is nice. Only one entrance is open now, so trails around the backside are all fenced off. They have installed a preditor fence to protect birds."

1 year ago

Jim Bates:

"Pretty cool spot. Lots of area to enjoy. When the wind picks up it's full of all the kite and wind boarders taking advantage of the conditions. Large area, 1 Womens and 1 Mens bathroom and a guy stayed in that one my whole visit. The second location Mens and Womens building burned down, so no luck there."

1 year ago

Brenda Spears:

"Stopped here to kill time before another event. As it is close to the Kahului Airport we drove by not sure what it was. We had to look it up. There's a gated pathway leading to an observation building. A small cement building with open views on all sides and a bench to sit on and stay shaded. It was super windy over the water, which felt nice and gave the birds something to play on. We saw fish burrowing in the mud in the shallow waters. Plus TONS of small fish swimming around and in schools. The Ae'o (Hawaiian stilt) were standing in the waters scooping the fish up. They were so cool. Then I turned around and a 'Auku'u (black crowned night heron) was just a few feet from me sitting on what appeared to be a nest. I didn't even see it land. Beautiful bird. Then it took flight and we watched it glide for a bit appearing to be hunting over the water before flying off. Last we saw 3 'Alae ke' oke'o (Hawaiian coot) gliding and landing in the shallow waters. They even landed lining up like ducks in a row before taking off again. So cool watching them fly around. It was so peaceful and we were glad we stopped to check it out. I would recommend bringing binoculars and wearing a hat to shade your eyes for better viewing of the animals. Only wish there were more areas to visit, but understand that's it's a preserve meant to be undisturbed. Sorry, I only took video of the 3 coots."

almost 2 years ago

David Borger Germann:

"Very short pathway out to a sheltered viewing area with a sturdy bench. Rest and watch the wildlife. Worth a 20-minute stop before catching your plane home."

almost 2 years ago

Claire Spencer:

"Lovely walk once we found a way in. Google maps took us to the little point with a lookout, but not too the trails. Seems strange to have this historic place, nowa wildlife sanctuary, in the midst of an industrial area, complete with WWII bunkers. Saw some interesting birds, but no Nene"

almost 5 years ago

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