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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
The small parking area of Donkey Beach along Kuhio Highway. You'll drive right by it if you're not looking for it.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
One of the most interesting aspects of accessing the beach is the walk to it through a tunnel of trees.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
The hike to Paliku, aka Donkey Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
The island's west side bike path also goes right by the beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
Requiring a short hike down to the water, the beach itself is a wide cove.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
Scenic views of Donkey Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
The cove remains exposed, with little shade.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/04/2021
Visitors can head north along the beach to find other more secluded beach coves.