Overview

In the last part of the 19th century this was a bustling little settlement, but by 1901, it had been utterly deserted. The water supply was contaminated, and many locals attributed the disaster to a wrath of the gods. Today, only a few empty buildings remain in the desolate, isolated ghost town. The centerpiece is Malamalama Church, which was recently renovated and is now open to the public. This place is north-east of Lanai City; it takes approximately two hours to reach by jeep.