Dole Plantation - Pineapple Plantation in Oahu
Opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s top-rated attractions. More than 1.7 million visitors come to Dole Plantation every year to take the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze.
There are different ways to explore Dole Plantation. Some children love riding the train, which offers an audio guide about the pineapple and agriculture industry. Some people would love to experience the world’s largest maze, and others might enjoy the Plantation Garden Tour - a self-guided tour that offers tour-goers an opportunity to see, smell and touch the diverse crops being grown on the island of Oahu.
Pineapple Express Train Tour
The whole family will love this two-mile narrated ride through the fields in a train. Visitors will learn the stories of the pineapples and other crops such as bananas, starfruit and sugarcane while travelling through the spectacular scenery of the North Shore of the island. Enjoy this tour with a yummy slice of pineapple!
Dole Plantation Tour
Dole Plantation is the place where visitors can see the dazzling colours of ripening fruits, smell the sweet pineapple as well as the fresh coffee, and touch the diverse crops grown on Oahu’s North Shore. While wandering through eight mini gardens, visitors will have a chance to understand the history of the plantation and Hawaii’s diversified agriculture.
Dole Plantation Maze
Let’s see if you can solve the world largest maze. In 2008, The Guinness World Records named the Pineapple Garden Maze as the largest maze in the world. Enjoy the 14,000 colourful Hawaiian plants while searching for the directional clues at this maze. The fastest finishers even win a prize and get the name recorded on a sign at the maze entrance.
Dole Plantation Store
Before leaving the plantation, make sure to head to the country store for shopping. Visitors can find hundreds of unique pineapple and Hawaiian products here. Remember to take home some just-picked pineapple. There is nothing fresher than this!
Dole Plantation Wahiawa is an amazing place for family-fun adventures. There is something for everyone to enjoy when visiting here. Trust us, it’s worth it!
