Kamokila Hawaiian Village

Lonely Planet review

Established in 1979, Kamokila Hawaiian Village, perched on the north bank of Wailua River, remains a relatively off-the-radar attraction. Run by a Hawaiian family, the modest site includes grass huts, an assembly house, a shaman's house and other structures, and approximates a traditional indigenous settlement. A small map explains each building's purpose. As you walk around, you might recognize the village as that used in the movie Outbreak .

While the village is not a must-see, the outrigger canoe tours on Wailua River are personalized and unique. They include a paddle, hike and waterfall swim, offering an interesting variation on the regular Wailua River kayak trip , as they leave from the village and a Hawaiian guide is guaranteed. Canoes can hold about seven.

Kamokila is on the south side of Kuamo'o Rd, opposite 'Opaeka'a Falls, at the end of a steep, narrow 0.5-mile paved road.