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Ship propeller at Kaulana Bay – Kaulana Bay coastline loop from South Point Complex

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Hawaiʻi County

Ship propeller at Kaulana Bay – Kaulana Bay coastline loop from South Point Complex

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Ship propeller at Kaulana Bay – Kaulana Bay coastline loop from South Point Complex

03:59

15.3km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

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2.74 km

Shave Ice Shack

Highlight • Cafe

Southernmost shave ice stand in the United States

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2.83 km

South Point Cliff Jump

Highlight • Natural Monument

On this shore, there is a popular cliff jumping spot with a platform and ladder. Given the sharp drop off and deeper waters, this is also a good pace to go fishing!

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3.24 km

Ka Lae (South Point)

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Ka Lae (Hawaiian for 'the point') is the southernmost point of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, and therefore also the southernmost point of the United States of America. Even though …

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3.77 km

Puʻu Aliʻi Burial Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Gravesite, not entered.

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5.03 km

Ship propeller at Kaulana Bay

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Schiffschraube am Kaulana Bay

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5.05 km

Kaulana Bay coastline

Highlight • Beach

A trip by car costs €20 per person, so we prefer to walk :-)

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6.86 km

Hōlei Sea Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very fragile looking Sea Arch. How long it will last with the waves is questionable...

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8.65 km

Papakōlea Beach (Green Sand Beach)

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The sand is really green :-)

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15.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

9.41 km

4.83 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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May 25, 2025,Green Sand Beach - Papakolea Beach

Wonderful olive-green sandy beach, before 13-meter jump at Southpoint.

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