Eucalyptus Tree Tunnel - Kauai Hawaii is a photograph by Brian Harig which was uploaded on December 19th, 2013.
Eucalyptus Tree Tunnel - Kauai Hawaii
Kauai's Tree Tunnel, a fragrant, mile-long stretch of Eucalyptus Robusta located just off Highway 50, above Koloa Town, on Maluhia Road. You can't... more
by Brian Harig
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Eucalyptus Tree Tunnel - Kauai Hawaii
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Kauai's Tree Tunnel, a fragrant, mile-long stretch of Eucalyptus Robusta located just off Highway 50, above Koloa Town, on Maluhia Road. You can't miss it on your way south from Lihue Airport to Kiahuna Plantation Resort.
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According to various sources, The Tree Tunnel is either 100 or 150 years old. Perhaps these were excess landscaping trees (300 of them?)-- a civic-minded donation of Walter Duncan McBryde. Others believe the trees, imported from Australia, were planted by the Knudsen family to help solidify the boggy roadway. Yet another theory holds that the trees were planted to form a windbreak for nearby sugarcane crops. At one time, the tunnel was said to be three miles in length.
While we can't provide you with a concise history of The Tree Tunnel, we promise that your drive through the tunnel will be awe-inspiring. And, now that the trees have repaired themselves from two previous hurricanes, they, once again, form a complete, closed canopy across the top. Have your camera ready as you turn left off Highway 50 onto Maluhia Road.
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Steve Rich
Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographerโ Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (April-June 2023)" active discussion thread. 5-3-2023.
Mary Deal
Congratulations on your sale. This had to be taken shortly after the Iniki Hurricane. The trees look to just be coming back from being stripped by the winds.
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