Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Nu'uanu Valley Park

We found the Nu'uanu Valley Park on our way back from the Pali Lookout Point off of Pali Highway. For directions click here.

The Nu'uanu Valley Park has plenty of tables with shade, a tennis court, playground, restrooms, and huge field for the little ones to run wild.

Kaylyn was happy to see the Nu'uanu Valley Park playground was full of kids her age.

As seen by her reaction.

Another great thing about Nu'uanu Valley Park is the abundance of Banyan trees. Visitors can feel unplugged from the city and re-connected with nature.

Your kids will have a blast at Nu'uanu Valley Park.


Questions or comments? Please ask away in the comment section and we will be glad to help.

Pali Highway Lookout


Pali lookout is quite easy to find. Get on H1 East from Wakiki, take the Pali Highway Exit 21A, and follow the signs to Pali Lookout Point.


Nuuanu Pali Lookout Parking costs 3$. There is a machine for parking that takes credit cards or cash. Parking is free for locals, just tell the parking attendant you are Kama'aina- Thanks Oahu Mom!


The Pali Lookout Point is easily accessible by stroller.



There are various signs throughout the park discussing history and facts of Pali Lookout.


One of many goose bump enticing views your family will see at Pali Lookout.







These pictures don't do the view justice. Your family will have to come to see just how amazing the view at Pali Lookout is yourselves.


Here is a description of the Old Pali Road. The road is closed to motor traffic, but it is open for pedestrians to hike, bike, or stroll down for different views.


 Old Pali Road is smooth enough for a stroller.



The trail on Old Pali Road is surrounded by mountains and native Hawaiian vegetation.



Further down the Old Pali Road there are plenty of opportunities to take pictures of unique vantage points.


An example of one such vantage point at Pali Lookout.


Along the Old Pali Road, you can spot H3 and the Tetsuo Harano Tunnel that cuts through the Koolau Range. Take a drive on this highway and your family will see why H-3 is widely considered one of the nation's most beautiful Interstates.


As you can see further down the trail the vegetation is overgrown. Keep this in mind if you bring a stroller unless you have a machete. We turned around after a certain point and headed back.


On the way back up on Pali Road.


One great thing about coming back up the trail is its all up hill. Mom and Dad will get a chance to burn off some of that ono Hawaiian food.


Please let us know if you have any questions or any suggestions below in the comments section. Mahalo!