of Mauna Loa, the largest "mountain mass" in the world. The formation of the cliffs, Pali O Mamalu and Pali O Kulani is an important part of the unique beauty and attraction of this incredible Kahuku

Around 10,000 years ago, the "Alika" Submarine Slip occurred in the ocean north of South Point which resulted in the land north of the Ranch subsiding to form the Pali that today makes the area so appealing. Some time after that and well before the arrival of the first Polynesians in the area, the Lua were formed possibly due to the original subsidence. They do not appear to ever have been eruptive sites.

The Pali and the ranch's position east of the rift zone largely protect it from inundation. It also provides the spectacularocean and pastoral views available from virtually every part of the property.

As the southernmost part of the US, South Point is a spectacular and significant landmark in its own right and an intriguing location for the property.

Incredible Kahuku has a rich and long history.

The first Polynesian explorer/settlers arrived in this general area. Waiahukini Bay directly below Kahuku Ranch is believed to be a likely landing site as carbon dating puts settlement patterns there at the time of these early Polynesians. Kamehameha spent a portion of his youth there and later won the right of succession to the High Chief Kalaniopuu who died at Waiahukini in 1782.

All travelers between Kona and the windward side of the island in Hawaiian and more recent times passed through the area or transferred