Highlights of Dole Plantation
Dole Plantation is an agricultural attraction where you can experience the history of Oahu’s pineapple industry and agriculture. It stands on the site of a pineapple farm established by James Dole. It began operating as a fruit stand in 1950 and opened to the public as the “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. As you ride the train and explore the garden and maze, you can enjoy the plantation scenery and tropical plants.
Plantation landscape and the pineapple industry
Dole Plantation is operated by Dole, a company famous for its pineapples.
The site presents Hawaii’s history, from pineapple and sugarcane production during the plantation era to agriculture based on a diverse range of crops. At the Country Store, you can browse Hawaiian products and souvenirs, while Plantation Grille offers local dishes and pineapple Dole Whip.
Pineapple Express
You can ride the Pineapple Express to explore the plantation.
The Pineapple Express Train Tour is a roughly 20-minute train ride along a course of about 2 miles. As you listen to the onboard narration, you can learn about Hawaii's pineapple industry and follow in the footsteps of James Dole. Outside the windows are fields growing pineapples as well as coffee, cacao, and other crops.
Plantation Garden
The Plantation Garden Tour is a self-guided walk through eight gardens featuring tropical crops, native Hawaiian plants, flowers used in leis, and more. The plants change with the seasons, offering close-up views of their leaves, flowers, and fruit.
Pineapple Garden Maze
The Pineapple Garden Maze is a botanical maze with about 2.5 miles of paths spread across more than 3 acres. Formed from approximately 14,000 Hawaiian plants, it invites visitors to search for eight secret stations hidden throughout the grounds. Unlike the train experience, which offers views across the entire plantation, the maze can be explored on foot.
Basic Information About Dole Plantation
The information below was checked against official sources on October 24, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
- Check information about opening hours, attractions, prices, and visitor services.
Dole Plantationwww.doleplantation.com - 📍 Location
- 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy., Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786, United States
- 🕒 Opening hours
- Open daily from 9:30 to 17:30. ⚠️ Holiday hours may change.
- 💶 Prices
- Admission to the visitor center is free. The train, maze, and gardens each require a separate fee.
- Pineapple Express Train Tour: adults 15.00 USD, ages 4–12 12.85 USD, kamaʻaina and military 14.10 USD. Children under 4 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Plantation Garden Tour: adults 8.50 USD, ages 4–12 8.00 USD, kamaʻaina and military 8.00 USD. Children under 4 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
- 🎫 Tickets
- Tickets for the train, maze, and gardens are sold at the ticket booth inside the plantation. Sales end 30 minutes before closing.
- ⚠️ Operating status
- Group tours for the Pineapple Express Train Tour are temporarily suspended. Even if you are visiting independently, check the latest operating information before you go.
- ⏱️ Time required
- Allow about 1 hour for a short visit, or half a day to 1 day to enjoy several attractions. The gardens take about 1 hour, the maze takes an average of 40 minutes, and the train takes about 20 minutes. ⚠️ The time varies depending on the number of attractions selected, waiting time to buy tickets and board, and whether you eat or shop.
Getting to Dole Plantation
If you are driving from Waikīkī, take H-1 West and exit 8A onto H-2 North. Take the Wahiawā-bound exit 8 and continue on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) to the entrance. The drive takes approximately 40 minutes, or about 15 minutes from the North Shore.
By public transportation, you can travel from downtown Honolulu to Dole Plantation on TheBus. After getting off in front of the attraction, proceed to the entrance along Kamehameha Highway. Routes, schedules, and fares may change, so check the latest information from the bus operator before setting out.
For attractions, transport and suggested itineraries, see “Oahu: A guide to attractions, food, transportation, and a sample itinerary”.
