Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Kaunakakai, Hawaii.

Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Moloka‘i was established in 1976 to permanently protect wetland habitat for endangered waterbirds, primarily Hawaiian stilt and Hawaiian coot, and to provide habitat for wintering migratory wetland birds.

Things to Do at Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuge include:

Nearby Activities

Fishing
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Kakahaia Refuge is located along the coastal road (Highway 450) linking the island's southeast coast with the airport in Kaunakakai. The refuge is located directly seaward of the Kawela subdivision and is about 5 miles from Kaunakakai. As a satellite refuge, Kakahaia is not open to the public except by Special Use Permit; however, parking, picnic tables, and shade trees are located on the ocean side of the road. This park area is open year round.

GPS Coordinates: 21.06440700000000, -156.94179000000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 808-875-1582

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Additional Information

Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge

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