Pineapple Garden Maze - The World’s Largest Maze
There are few things more connected with the Hawaiian Islands than beautiful beaches, clear water, breathtaking landscape, and, of course, pineapples. And the historic Dole Plantation is the place to go if you want to get your hands on some fresh, Hawaiian fruit. Although it is located just north of the tiny village of Wahiawa on the island of Oahu, the plantation has grown into a significant tourist attraction, and it is home to the world's biggest plant maze.
After purchasing the 61-acre land piece in 1900, James Dole became the first person to properly understand the pineapple's potential. He became renowned across the United States as the Pineapple King, and Hawaii became known as the "Pineapple Capital of the World."
The enormous pineapple garden maze at the Dole Plantation was named the world's biggest in 2008 by the Guinness Book of World Records, and it is one of just a few permanent botanical mazes in the United States. The Dole Plantation is located in the island of Oahu.
There are eight mysterious checkpoints hidden throughout the maze (one for each of Hawaii's major islands), so you're working towards finishing a task rather than getting lost simply to locate the exit again. The quickest finishers get a reward and their names are displayed on a sign at the maze's entrance.
Aside from the pineapple maze, the Dole Planta has a whole lot of fun things for your family. For example, you can take the Pineapple Express ride with young children or go on an amazing tour through their garden where they grow world-famous tropical pineapple!
The Dole Plantation is free to visit, but you must pay individually for each of the major attractions, including the pineapple maze. The Dole Plantation is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway in Wahiawa. Visit their website for additional details.
