Admission to the Dole Plantation grounds is free, and there are also plenty of free activities, including a pineapple-cutting and chocolate-making demonstration and a fish-feeding pond. Dole Plantation is located at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa, HI 96786.

How long does it take to do Dole Plantation?

The Plantation Garden Tour takes about an hour. The Pineapple Garden Maze, on average, takes 40 minutes to solve. The Pineapple Express Train ride lasts 20 minutes.

How much does it cost to visit the Dole Plantation?

TOUR RATES

What is Dole Plantation known for?

Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Dole Plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze.

Is the Dole Plantation worth it?

If that’s your benchmark, and you see exactly none of Hawaii’s other real beauty, the Dole Plantation might seem okay. (Even then, probably not.) While you might see it pitched as a free place to visit, it’s absolutely not. The only free aspects are the (overpriced) gift shop and (overpriced) restaurant.

Where do Dole pineapples grow?

Hawai`i
PINEAPPLE CULTIVATION Most of the process cannot be automated, and must be done by hand. Starting with the right conditions is an important first step. Most of the pineapple in Hawai`i is grown on the broad island plains between and around mountain ranges, usually at elevations below 3,000 feet.

Can you pick a pineapple at the Dole Plantation?

Make sure to stop in at our country store for Hawaii’s finest treats, from estate-grown Waialua chocolate to cupfuls of ice-cold, world-famous DoleWhip®. Or take home a just-picked pineapple grown in the red soil of Oahu’s North Shore. It doesn’t get any fresher than this.

Whats around Dole Plantation?

• Green World Coffee Farms.
• Wahiawa Botanical Garden.
• Dole Plantation.
• Kukaniloko Birthing Stones.
• Tropic Lightning Museum.
• Ali’i Agriculture Farms.
• Aloha Scuba Diving Company.
• Manoa Honey & Mead.

Where are Dole pineapples grown?

But because pineapples simply love the heat, they still grow in tropical lands. Dole pineapples come from Thailand, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Honduras, the Philippines and the Ivory Coast. The climate in those countries is simply perfect for pineapples, as it is mild at night and sunny and warm during the day.

Who is the largest producer of pineapples?

Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the world’s largest pineapple producer and Germany’s main supplier of the fruit.

How much does it cost to go to the Dole Plantation?

The Dole Plantation has several tour packages making it easy for you to get what you want. There’s no cost to go to the Dole Plantation but there is an admission cost to enter the maze, the botanical garden, and do the train tour. Now before you leave don’t forget to grab yourself a pineapple float or a pineapple ice cream.

Where is Dole Plantation in Wahiawa Oahu?

Dole Plantation, located on the North Shore of Oahu, provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze.

What is the Dole experience in Hawai’i about?

The Dole experience focuses on the history of pineapples and agriculture in Hawai‘i, and demonstrates through living exhibits how agriculture in Hawai`i has changed from the old plantation days of pineapple and sugar to a more diversified agricultural landscape.

Where are the pineapples at the Dole Plantation?

If you drive on that road going from Wahiawa to Haleiwa you will see the fields of pineapples. Once you pull in to the Dole Plantation you will see the main building straight ahead. That’s the gift shop which is also surrounded by kiosks from local stores and local vendors.