Big
Island Hiking Retreat, Vacation
Rental in Hawaii
Hale O Ao (House
in the Clouds)
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Punalu`u Black Sand Beach
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Punalu`u Black Sand Beach is one of the only
remaining black sand beachs on the Big Island. The palm tree
lined beach with it's black volcanic sand is a wonder to behold
and allows you to experience a unique part of Hawaii.
This beach has public restrooms and showers.
The endangered Hawaiian Hawksbill sea turtle
uses this beach as a nesting ground and they can frequently
be seen resting on shore during the daytime.
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Hawaiian
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Called Honu in Hawaiian, these endangered
sea turtles are frequent visitors to Punalu`u Beach. During
the day they come on shore to rest. If you visit this beach
please stay at a distance and do not disturb them. The have
no immunity against our germs and bacteria so please do not
touch them They choose this beach as a nesting site for it's
safe and quiet shoreline.
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Punalu`u
Beach Lagoon
Hawaiian Hawksbill sea turtles feed on sponges,
seaweed and algae which grows abundantly in this area. They
lay their eggs on shore in the pebbly black sand where
they are protected by the government. They were poached to almost
extinction and prized for their shell which resembles tortoise
shells. Today, pollution and development threaten their habitat.
Hawksbill turtles are found all around the world including Australia,
the Caribbean and the Virgin Islands. In Hawaii there are only
about 70 Hawksbill turtles that stay here year round. 95% of
those turtles live here at Punalu`u and the vicinity. Hawksbill
Turtles nest between May - November and only between 6 and 15
nest in any given year. The nests have approximately 175 eggs
which take about 2 months to hatch. Statistically, only one
in 5,000 babies that hatch survive.
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Behind
the shoreline is a beautiful tropical lagoon which looks like
it could be part of a south pacific movie. |
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Hale O Ao
POB 6932
Ocean View HI 96737
(808) 929-8198
Web site: http://www.enchantedfantasies.com/cabin1.html
This establishment is a licensed vacation rental
in the state of Hawaii
A
scenic paradise vacation rental lodging accomodation in
Kau Hawaii. A honeymoon cottage in Kahuku Hawaii,
close to Punalu`u, the only Black Sand Beach on the Big
Island where the sea turtles come to rest on the beach.
A perfect choice for your Hawaiian getaway vacation. Close
to South Point the most southern point in the US. A peaceful accommodation
you will want to return to again and again. Just like camping,
but with all the comforts of home. |
