Makahuna Point

Makahuna Point is a cape in , .
  • Type: Cape
  • Description: Westernmost point on the Hawaiʻian island of Niʻihau
  • Also known as: “Makahūʻena Point”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Halulu Lake and Halali‘i Lake.

Lake
is a lake in the south central region of the island of Niʻihau. It is the largest natural lake in the and ranks third in size after and Keālia Pond which are intermittent bodies of water.

Lake
Halaliʻi Lake is an ephemeral lake in the south central region of the of Niʻihau. During the rainy seasons, it becomes the largest lake in the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pu‘uwai.

Village
Puʻuwai is an unincorporated community in Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States, and the only settlement on the island of . It is at the western coast of the small island, and Native Hawaiians who live in this village speak the Niʻihau dialect of the Hawaiian language.

Makahuna Point

Latitude
21.8412° or 21° 50′ 28″ north
Longitude
-160.247° or 160° 14′ 49″ west
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
72HXRQR3+F5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 88484246
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Wiki­data ID
Q62261068
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Satellite Map

Discover Makahuna Point from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Hawaiian to Russian—“Makahuna Point” goes by many names.
  • Hawaiian: “Makahūʻena”
  • Russian: “мыс Макахуэна”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kamalino and Nonopapa.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kamalino Beach and Nonopapa Beach.

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