Kamalo Wharf

In Maui, Hawaii there is an abandoned wharf called Kamalo. This wharf provides views of offshore islands like Molokai, Lanai, and views of Mount Kamakou. The mountain reaches a peak of 4,970 feet and is the highest point on Maui. The wharf was a commerce site and one of the most important in older times. It was a natural harbor which made it easy to use for centuries by native Hawaiians moving from island to island. There was a population shift from Kaluaaha to Kaunakai, which is why the ships repositioned to Kaunakakai Wharf.

The wharf is named for Kamalo, an older settlement that seems sleepier than alive today. Kamalo is located on the left side of Highway 450. To get to the wharf visitors should take Highway 450 east out of Kaunakakai. It is just past the 10-mile marker on a dirt road turnoff. The wharf is for scenic viewing of the mountains and coastline. It is not a place to swim or boat from. Rather it is a place to picnic or just enjoy the views for a few moments. For those who travel to Kamalo town the wharf is just one thing to stop by and see views from.