Kāohikaipu

Kāohikaipu (also known as Black Rock)^[1] is an islet located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, off the east coast of Oahu. It is situated 0.6 miles (0.52 nmi; 0.97 km) from nearby Mānana Island (Rabbit Island).^[2][3] Both Kāohikaipu and Mānana Island are northeast of Makapuʻu Point. The total size of Kāohikaipu is 11 acres (4.5 ha).^[3][4]

Kāohikaipu
Kāohikaipu as seen from Oahu, some of Mānana Island can be seen on the left
Highest point
Elevation	10 m (33 ft)
Prominence	10 m (33 ft)
Coordinates	21°19′13″N 157°39′23″W
Geography
Kāohikaipu Hawaii, United States Show map of Oahu Kāohikaipu Kāohikaipu (Hawaii) Show map of Hawaii
Geology
Mountain type	Tuff cone
Last eruption	Unknown

Kāohikaipu′s formation was due to the Honolulu Volcanic Series, which were a series of eruptions by the Koʻolau Range that created numerous vents near Honolulu such as Diamond Head.

The islet is a wildlife sanctuary for birds^[3] and a permit is needed for people to access it.^[4]

See also

• Mānana (Rabbit Island)
• Honolulu Volcanics
• Makapuʻu