Garden of the God Lava Field

This wonderful rock garden is a geological peculiarity. Unique lava formations and blocks of rock have arisen here through thousands of years of erosion. At sunset the red earth can glow a deep red, sometimes a golden yellow color which casts its magic on the landscape.

From this, the strangest garden in Hawaii, many paths lead to the coast. One leads through wasteland to Kaena Point where steep cliffs descend to the sea (adulterous Hawaiian women were banished there). Another ends at Polihua Beach which has beautiful white sand.

The Garden of the Gods lies in the north-west of the island and is quite difficult to reach. It is best to use a four-wheel drive vehicle as only a small part of the road is made up. The stretch of road along the Awalua Highway is not always easy to find. From Lanai City, proceed via Fraser Avenue to a crossroads. Carry straight on to a larger crossing. Turn right and continue along this narrowing road to the next crossing. Go straight across and the Garden of the Gods is soon reached.