A look back on the Nuuanu Pali Lookout. As rich as Hawaii’s
history can get is how this place is as well. This is a must visit location to
tourists visiting the island. For centuries passed Nuuanu Pali lookout was home
to Hawaiian villages. The natives in Hawaii choose this place as it is
connecting windward and leeward coasts of Oahu.
Pali Lookout is overlooking to Kailua and Kaneohe Bay which is
of one thousand foot cliff in junction with Ko’olau Mountain. The passage going
to it is very risky and dangerous but still serves as a great place for
windward Oahu.
Overlooking Pali Lookout will make you feel hesitant of the
pointed peek at the edge along with its roaring winds blowing on a rocky cliff
face.
The spot is also famous for the last stand of the warriors
and Kalanikupule of the Kingdom of Maui. History tells that in the year 1795
King Kamehameha ruler of the Big Island of his quest to unite all the islands
battled Molokai, Lanai, Maui and was victorious.
He then thought of conquering
Oahu by which he had an advantage of his knowledge, training and modern
military techniques along with its equipment making Kalanikupule and his men
weak since they have just learned how to use their tools.
Kamehameha prior to his quest of waging war with Oahu also
convinced 2 english men John Young and Isaac Davies.
His great tactical power
made the forces of Oahu to feel vulnerable against his men. Kalanikupule and
his warriors did their best in defending their territory but was only pushed at
Pali lookout. This is a place known of this day as “Battle of Nuuanu”.
Kalanikupule was able to escape but was eventually captured by Kamehameha and
sacrificed to the war god”KA-ka-ili-moku”. This was the end of the control that
the Kingdom of Maui has ruled a bigger part of Maui.
A part of Hawaii's history that is one of the main spot that is often visited by student or group travelers on their tours to Hawaii.
