Hawaiʻi's adopted nut
Macadamias are Australian by birth and Hawaiian by reputation. They were planted in the islands in the 1880s, found the volcanic soil and steady rain to their liking, and became one of Hawaiʻi's best-known crops. The shell is famously hard to crack, which is why it's easier to let someone else roast them.
The farm stop is about tasting: roasted macadamias in several flavors and coconut coffee, with local gifts to take home.
Look up between bites
The farm sits below the Koʻolau cliffs on one of the greenest stretches of the island. Your guide uses the stop to set up what comes next: the sacred land of Kualoa and the islet of Mokoliʻi.
What you'll experience here
- Roasted macadamia and coconut coffee tasting
- Local gifts and edible souvenirs
- Koʻolau cliff views on the windward coast
- A short stop before Kualoa
This stop is on the Windward Oʻahu leg of the loop.
Questions about this stop
What happens at the macadamia nut farm?
A roasted nut and coconut coffee tasting, and a chance to buy local gifts. The stop is about 20 minutes.
Is the macadamia stop good for people with nut allergies?
The tasting is tree nuts, so skip it if you have an allergy. The coffee and the views are open to everyone; let your guide know at pickup.
Where it fits in the day
This is stop 4 of 9 on the Oahu circle island tour itinerary, a 9.5-hour loop with pickup from six set points in Waikiki.