Experience Nutridge Luau
Held with the Pu'u 'Ualaka'a Wayside Park on Mount Tantalus, Nutridge Luau is a traditional Hawaiian luau that’s too good to be missed! Get ready for a memorable evening in paradise, enjoying delicious local foods, cultural demonstrations and live musical entertainment.
What makes Experience Nutridge Luau truly special is its location at the historic Nutridge Estate, which has hosted several iconic guests in the past, including Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Surrounded by a forest and tropical flora and overlooking beautiful sunsets, it’s a magical spot for a Hawaiian luau.
Luau Highlights:
- Small group, family-homestyle luau
- Million-dollar view and breathtaking sunsets
- Receive a kukui nut lei upon arrival
- Four hours of interactive activities, including cultural workshops and makahiki (games)
- Help prepare the traditional imu (underground oven)
- Limited group size offers everyone "front row" involvement
- Local-style cuisine, farm-to-table dinner
- A unique and intimate, backyard style luau sharing the Spirit of Aloha
Farm to Table Menu:
- Nalo Greens
- Pulehu Chicken
- Kalu’a Pua’a (Roast Pork)
- Steamed White Rice
- Mini Lau Lau
- Sweet Bread
- Pineapple
- Haupia (Coconut Jello)
- Chocolate Cake
- Soft Drinks, Juice or Bottled Water
- Two (2) complimentary alcoholic (standard) drink coupons for guests age 21+
We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegetarian, etc.) upon request 48 hours in advance.
**Guests 21 and over must present a picture ID to order or consume drinks**
Authentic Hawaiian Luau
Experience Nutridge Luau
Experience Nutridge Luau Sunset
- Where and When:
- DRIVING OUT
Check in at 4:00 pm at Pu'u Ualaka'a State Park, Nutridge Street, Honolulu, HI 96822 View Map
Driving Directions:
Heading towards the valley on Punahou St. turn left on Wilder Ave. Turn right on Makiki St and stay on Makiki St which will turn into Round Top Dr. (do not turn onto Makiki Heights Drive). Follow Round Top Dr. for about 5 minutes until you see the Pu'u Ualaka'a State Park (just past the Manoa Valley lookout) Enter through the large yellow gate and drive straight ahead. Parking is outside of the front entrance.
WITH ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION FROM WAIKIKI
Hotel pick-up is available from select locations in Waikiki with departure times ranging from 3:00 - 3:40 pm depending on the departure location. Transportation is in comfortable, air-conditioned mini-tour vans. Look for a mini tour van & escort who will be dressed in a red & yellow uniform. The exact departure time and location will be emailed to you. We will select the closest location to your accommodation available.
Luau ends at approximately 8:00 pm.
- Requirements:
- If you have limited mobility please be sure to let us know. There is an ATV vehicle normally available specifically for the use of transporting guests with mobility issues so they can be with the group and not left out.
- Restrictions:
- New COVID-19 Provisions as of September 13, 2021:
Upon arrival at the luau, all guests over the age of 12 years will be required to present one of the following:
1. Valid COVID-19 vaccination card and a valid ID card. COVID vaccination cards that have been uploaded into your Hawaii Safe Travels account will be accepted as well.
2. Negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours. We will need to see the physical documentation of the test result and a valid ID card.
If your are needing to find a test in order to attend the luau, please visit the following website to see the list of accepted tests:
https://www.oneoahu.org/covid19-testing
- Special Notes:
- Infants do receive their own plate and chair at the luau. On transportation the luau does ask for children 0-3 to be placed in the lap of an adult (there are no requirements for child seats for the tour van that is used).
Transportation sells out well in advance. Please book with transportation when making your reservation as you may not be able to add it on later. If you are unable to add to cart, transportation is sold out.
- Operation Days:
- Monday through Friday
- Duration:
- 4 hours
- Vendor:
- Experience Nutridge Luau
- Capacity:
- Maximum of 34 guests. Private buyouts may be available at larger group sizes (call for details).