If you ride the train you see most of the stuff you see in the garden tour anyway. About dole plantation key activities at this attraction include a narrated train ride through pineapple plantation which showcases how pineapples grow, a giant dole plantation maze, and a garden tour and a pond. Dole plantation has a nice website with information about pineapples. On this particular day, we opted for the mazetrain combo. Beyond the dreamy desserts, there are a handful of fun, familyfriendly activities you can enjoy at the plantation. Dole plantation is located at 641550 kamehameha highway, wahiawa hi 96786, call 808 6218408. Dole plantation is also the home to the pineapple garden maze, named as the worlds largest maze by the guinness book of world records. The word for pineapple in hawaiian means foreign fruit and it is believed the first pineapples in hawaii came from mexico after a ship crashed off the. Visit reports, news, maps, directions and info on worlds largest hedge maze in. The staff at dole plantation was amazingly friendly and helpful. The dole pineapple plantation grew from a small fruit stand started in 1950.
Each activity at the dole pineapple plantation hawaii does cost a minimal fee. They have a massive shop dedicated to pineapple related foodsweetslollies etc love the pineapple chews and love the dole whip float which is a cup of pineapple juice with soft serve pineapple ice cream which is really yummy on its own sweet but a slight tang too see my photo. He eventually purchased a 64acre homestead in oahus central plains and experimented with several crops, finally choosing to grow pineapple. You can get the treat in many forms at the dole plantation on the island of oahu.
How to get to dole plantation dole pineapple garden maze in. The plantation grille features a wide assortment of island favorites including teriyaki chicken plate, kalua pork plate and loco moco. One of only a few permanent botanical mazes in the united states, the dole plantation maze is laid out in the shape of a gigantic pineapple even its colors are accurate and spans more than three acres, including 2. Come and see this gigantic outdoor brainteaser, one of only a handful of botanical mazes in the united states. Each real pineapple chunky bite will surely satisfy your sweet cravings. Wahiawa, oahu, hi worlds largest hedge maze roadside america. On this particular day, we opted for the maze train combo. Not only is it a working pineapple plantation, but also has the largest maze in the world. The dole plantations giant pineapple garden maze was declared the. Large gift shop, every food and snack permutation of pineapple in the galaxy.
Pineapple is naturally rich in antioxidants so you feel refreshed and ready to shine. Dole respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personally identifiable information and will solely collect, process and. It got its start back in 1899 when 22yearold james dole purchased 64 acres of land in the central plains of o. Dole plantation on oahu, hawaii hawaii travel guide. We are only able to ship items shown on our website. Dole plantation travel guidebook must visit attractions. Dole plantation is located at 641550 kamehameha highway, wahiawa, hi 96786. Downloading the free dole plantation app allows you to. Within the dole plantation, however sits another attraction that is equally popular in its own ritethe gigantic pineapple maze. In 2008, dole plantations giant pineapple garden maze was declared the worlds largest maze. How to get to dole plantation by bus from waikiki oahu. Dole made his move here from massachusetts and began experimentally growing several different crops before he settled on pineapple.
A ride on board the pineapple express will get you a train tour through the pineapple plantation. Visiting dole plantation home of the worlds largest maze. Try not to get lost in the pineapple labyrinth spanning three acres. The three main attractions at the plantation are the garden tour, the pineapple express train tour, and the pineapple garden maze.
The maze is crafted with over 14,000 colorful native hawaiian and other plants. Dole plantation offers group tours that can be fully customized for your groups individual needs and interests. Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate. Dole plantation and pineapple garden maze attractions in honolulu. This time feb 3,2020 around i took the pineapple express train tour instead of visiting the. The maze stretches over three acres and includes nearly two and onehalf miles of paths crafted from 14,000 colorful hawaiian plants. Worlds largest plant maze wahiawa, hawaii atlas obscura.
Theres a hibiscus hedge maze in the shape of a pineapple, a campy train that gives you a great view of the pineapple plantation, gardens, and of course the famous dole whip pineapple softserve ice cream with pineapple on top. Come and see this gigantic outdoor brainteaser, one of only a handful of botanical mazes in the united. Discover our pineapple and banana farms and learn about the country and the people behind it. Dole plantation is located in central oahu, a little bit of a distance away from waikiki and honolulu. The dole plantation is always a stop for me when in the north shore area. We also feature traditional fare, including cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and salads. And, no stop to dole plantation would be complete without enjoying a worldfamous dole whip. There once was a traveler named rikka and all she dreamed about was being in a wonderland filled with pineapples. You dont need to download an individual bus app or train app, moovit. The combo of pineapple and caramel does not disappoint.
You can purchase tickets for the individual attractions or buy a combination package for a better deal. The current guinness record holder, the pineapple maze at the dole pineapple plantation had to expand in 2007 to win back the title. The ticket came with a map and a little card for a scavenger hunt. We didnt do the pineapple maze and wish we would have. They have an app you can download or you can just use the cards they. As you walk the maze path, youll be passing by a whole bunch of hawaiian plants. And, before you leave you can purchase fresh pineapple to take home. Our attempt at trying to solve the largest maze in the world in 15 minutes. In 1899, a young massachusetts native named james dole used his savings and moved to honolulu.
Dole plantation, located on the north shore of oahu, provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the pineapple express train tour, the plantation garden tour, and the pineapple garden maze. Website contact the guinness book of world records named dole plantations pineapple garden maze as the worlds largest maze. Download the dole plantation app, or get a paper ticket to travel the maze and. Great train tour of old plantation, funny photo opts, nice maze, great shopping including jewelry and of course the ultimate dessert of a dole pineapple. After visiting the plantation by minitrain, you can come to the plantation maze, the largest outdoor plant maze in the world, with guinness certification. You can do all these and more at the dole pineapple plantation see more photos in central oahu, a site attracting close to a million visitors per year.
In 2008, dole plantation s giant pineapple garden maze was declared the worlds largest maze. For an enhanced maze experience, download our free dole plantation app on your iphone or android device to automatically track your time and maze stations. Dole pineapple plantation maze aerial drone 4k duration. Here you can take a narrated train ride through pineapple fields, find your way through the worlds largest maze, and learn about crops traditionally grown in the islands. The maze originally debuted in 1998, and now features more than. The 2008 guinness world records named dole plantations pineapple garden maze as the worlds largest maze. Dole pineapple plantation oahu hawaii hawaii travel guide.
The dole plantation, found on the hawaiian island of oahu, has been growing. Media in category dole plantation the following 109 files are in this category, out of 109 total. Solving the dole plantation maze in 15 minutes youtube. The worlds largest plant maze is right here in hawaii. A 45minute car ride to wahiawa from downtown honolulu, via the h1 and h2 freeways. Dole plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the pineapple express train tour, the plantation garden tour, and the pineapple garden maze. We purchased our tickets at the entryway to the pineapple maze. The 2008 guinness world records named dole plantation s pineapple garden maze as the worlds largest maze. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience dole plantation. Dole plantation attraction travel guidebook, honolulu mustvisit attractions. Then, lose yourself on the grounds, intriguing with gardens, the worlds largest maze and that dolewhip ice cream you keep hearing about. The worlds largest pineapple maze at hawaiis dole plantation march 28, 2017 by rikka. The sprawling complex gives visitors a peek into the daily grind at the worlds leading pineapple grower. Driving by car from waikiki to the dole plantation takes about 40 minutes.
Take a walk through history, commune with nature and enjoy great outdoor views. The pineapple garden maze at the dole plantation is dubbed the worlds largest maze. Take a step off the beaten path and spend a day at dole plantation in wahiawa. One of the worlds most impressive mazes is found at dole plantation, a tourist park which markets itself as hawaiis complete pineapple experience. Today, dole plantation is one of oahus most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year. But if your child is like ours and loves to ride trains, devour fresh pineapples and toss pellets at fish, your money is.
The pineapple garden maze, officially recognized in the 2001 guinness book of world records. Documenting the history and production of pineapples in the hawaiian islands, this. Pineapple plantation best attractions in oahu dole. As always great place for families but a cool place to grab lunch if your just a group of adults like i was. This 20minute train tour is fully narrated in english, japanese, korean and mandarin, and will give visitors an overview on the history of the pineapple, agriculture in hawaii, and the life of james dole. On one side of the card is the maze map, and on the other side are eight checkers with seals. The worlds largest maze will transform into a haunting ground at the first dole plantation haunted maze. Dole plantation fruits dried pineapple the perfect onthego treat. The maze is called the pineapple garden maze obviously and is particularly impressive from the sky.
Dole plantation is hawaiis only remaining pineapple plantation. The dole plantation in hawaii is the most popular and famous pineapple plantation in the world. Murdock in 2003 to feed the world with knowledge through research and education regarding the health benefits of a plantbased diet. How to get to dole plantation dole pineapple garden maze in honolulu by bus. James drummond dole september 27, 1877may 1958, also known as the pineapple king, was a united states industrialist who developed the pineapple industry in hawaii and established the hawaiian pineapple company. Test your navigational skills while having fun seeking the eight hidden stations located within the maze. The guinness book of world records 2007 lists the pineapple maze at the dole plantation in honolulu, hawaii as the worlds largest maze.
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