Central Region of Lanai Island

An introduction to the central region of the island of Lanai in Hawaii.

The central region of Lanai island is also known as "Upcountry Lanai" because of its higher elevations than other parts of Lanai. Lanai City is situated at an elevation of about 1,600 feet and the highest point on the island is more than 3,300 feet above seal level. Central Lanai is cooler than other parts of Lanai and it has a rustic feel. Central Lanai's sloping lower elevations feature wide open plains dotted with pine trees.

The road to Central Lanai from South Lanai's Hulopoe Bay and Manele bay passes through the Palawai Basin, an area once covered with pineapple fields. The Munro Trail in the eastern region of Central Lanai leads to Mount Lanihale, the highest peak on Lanai.

Lanai City is the geographic and cultural center of Lanai Island. Its galleries, cafes, and shops are centrered around Dole Park. The town's boutique size Hotel Lanai was founded in 1923. The luxury Lodge at Keole is located just north of Lanai City. Activities at the lodge include fine dining, horseback riding, tennis, archer, and clay shooting.

Activities in Central Lanai
- Hike among native ohia lehua trees
- Horseback riding in valleys and ironwood forests
- Guided ATV tourS
- Tennis
- Archery
- Clay shooting range

Resources

Hawaii Tourism Authority "Central Lanai" Article

Hawaii Tourism International "Central Lanai" Article

More About Central Lanai

Koele Ranching Region of Lanai Island
Koele is a cool region in the highlands of Lanai near Lanai City. It has one country estate style luxury resort called the Lodge at Koele, championship golf course called the Experience at Koele and an equestrian center known as the Koele Stables.

- Lanai Airport
- Lanai City
- Lodge at Koele (north of Lanai City)
- Experience at Koele Golf Course (north of Lanai City)
- Cavendish Golf Course
- Munro Trail
- Mount Lanaihale (highest point on Lanai)
- Palawai Basin

Central Lanai Activities
- Lanai Pines Sporting Clays (north of Lanai City)

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Other Regions of Lanai Island

Lanai Island Travel Guide

Visitor Destinations in Hawaii

Hawaii for Visitors

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