Designed by the legendary, Jack Nicklaus,
The Challenge at Manele golf course is a perpetual gift to
all golf enthusiasts who visit the Island of Lāna‘i. The
course features 3 holes constructed on the cliffs of
Hulopo‘e Bay which use the Pacific Ocean as a dramatic water
hazard. The five-tee concept challenges even the best
golfers with precise tee shots over natural gorges and
ravines, while the resort golfer will enjoy beautiful ocean
vistas without suffering limitations on distance and
accuracy. The number 12 Jack Nicklaus “signature hole” plays
from a cliff 150-feet above the crashing surf, requiring a
demanding 200-yard tee shot across the ocean.
GOLF: The Experience at Koele
Designed by professional golfer Greg Norman,
and renowned architect Ted Robinson, The Experience at Koele
takes full advantage of the natural lush terrain surrounding
the course, and plays upon the dazzling island views of Maui
and Moloka‘i. Built on 163 acres, leaving untouched as much
of the island’s flora as possible, the course is designed to
take advantage of its natural terrain. The back nine holes
meander across high country at an altitude of 2,000 feet.
The “signature hole,” number 17, plays from a 250-foot
elevated tee to a fairway bordered by a lake along its right
side, and trees and dense shrubs along its left. The front
nine moves dramatically through ravines wooded with pine, koa, and eucalyptus trees. Water features, a Ted Robinson
trademark, are everywhere: seven lakes, flowing streams with
cascading waterfalls, and one green, number 8, that is
completely surrounded by a lake.
SPA
Delight the senses and soothe the soul at
the
Spa,
where innovative body treatments, incorporating traditional
Hawaiian techniques and local island ingredients, are
offered alongside classical massages. The Spa's 11 treatment
rooms include red cedar dry heat saunas, eucalyptus steam
rooms and rainforest showers. An extensive menu of facials,
manicures and pedicures adds the finishing touches.
Kolo‘iki
Ridge Nature Hike
Guided hikes are available
Sunday-Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10:30am – 1:00pm.
Total distance is approximately 5 miles. $30.00 per person
includes
bottled water and a snack. Box lunches are
available for additional fee. Enjoy the solitude of Lāna‘i
as you begin your hike through the forested hills and
valleys of the Koele uplands. The forest canopy, with its
filtered sunlight, finally gives way to open vistas and
steep ravines once carved by flowing streams. Before you,
two valleys drop sheer on both sides of the center ridge as
the islands of Moloka‘i and Maui thrust skyward across the
northern horizon.
Fisherman’s
Coastal Trail
Enjoy Lāna‘i’s natural beauty and
breathtaking coastline. This hike departing from the Four
Seasons Resort Lāna‘i at Manele Bay will expose you to
Lāna‘i’s unique geography. Hike along the beautiful Manele
shoreline, and enjoy a great workout at the same time.
Pu‘u Pehe
(Sweetheart Rock)
Reached
by following the shoreline on the left side of Hulopo‘e
Beach. A large cove lined with a white sand beach featuring
a stone stack known as Sweetheart Rock
or Pu‘u Pehe. Pu‘u
Pehe is the setting of a Hawaiian legend of a maiden so
beautiful that her husband kept her in a sea cave lest
others steal her away. They lived happily together until one
day, while he was in the mountains fetching water, a storm
surf surged into the cave and drowned the maiden.
Heartbroken, he buried her atop the virtually inaccessible
rock, now called Pu’u Pehe after the maiden, then leaped to
his own death. Total distance is approximately 1 mile.
The
Tide Pools at Hulopo‘e Bay
Hulopo‘e and Manele were once ancient
Hawaiian villages dating back to 900 A.D. The tide pools on
the edge of Hulopo‘e Bay are wonderful places to discover
fascinating inhabitants of these “natural aquariums.” The
best time to explore is when the tide is low and going out.
Carry a tide pool guide booklet with you and enjoy this
short easy hike.
HORSEBACK RIDING - THE STABLES AT KOELE
Paniolo Trail Ride
- Escape into the hills surrounding Koele, once the center
of ranching operations on the island. The trail leads the
rider up through guava groves and patches of Ironwood trees.
Glimpses of axis deer, quail, wild turkey, and cattle, add
to the spectacular views of Lāna‘i City and the dryland
forest of Kanepu`u. The ride progresses at a leisurely pace,
but previous riding experience is recommended.
The trail rides are single file walking
rides utilizing Western tack. The hours listed may include
up to 30 minutes of preparation time.
Paniolo Trail Ride - 2 Hour - $105.00 per
person, starting times 9:00am & 1:00pm
Safety and Guidelines
+ Jeans and tennis shoes;
light jackets or sweaters are recommended for Koele’s cool
upcountry climate. A limited supply of boots and riding
pants are available.
+ Children must be at least nine years old and 4’ 9” in
height to take the 2 hour Paniolo Trail Ride.
+ Maximum weight limitation is 225 pounds.
+ Safety helmets will be
provided for all riders. For your safety, and the safety of
others, please be honest about your riding
ability (beginner, novice, intermediate, and advanced.)
Riders must be able to mount and dismount on their own.
+ Maximum of 8 riders per ride.
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GOLF:
The Challenge at Manele