Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm

Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm is a family-run 5-acre farm in Ho'olehua, Molokai, known for its hands-on macadamia nut experience. Visitors can tour the grove, learn how to "crack a mac," and sample freshly roasted nuts and locally made macadamia blossom honey. It's a popular stop for its educational, tasty, and authentic Hawaiian farm vibe.

Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm, Molokai

Crack the mac. This is a phrase that you have to know if you're planning on visiting the island of Molokai. Let the owners of Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm (view panorama)× , Tuddie and Kammy Purdy, teach you how to "crack a mac" or simply how to pry open a macadamia nut.

The 5-acre (20,234 sq. m) farm is located in Ho'olehua, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Kualapu'u. It has been in existence since 1980 and is a wonderful place to visit if you want to know about macadamia nut history and, of course, to try them and satisfy your taste buds.

There are 50 macadamia nut trees on this farm and all of them produce nuts year-round. The owners wait until the nuts are ready and fall to the ground, then pick them up and roast them in their oven, right on the farm. Nuts are never picked from the trees and the roasting involves no added oils or other ingredients. They also have unroasted nuts available. These nuts are all natural and are grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers.

Purdy’s Macadamia Nut Farm is open on weekdays, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The farm is accessible on Sundays and holidays only by appointment.

Key Features of Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm

Authentic farm experience: Learn how to crack macadamia nuts directly from the growers.
All-natural products: Nuts are harvested from the ground and roasted without additives or oils.
Educational tours: Guided by the owners and open Monday–Saturday with appointment-only visits on Sundays.
Local products: Purchase macadamia nuts, unroasted nuts, and macadamia blossom honey.
Convenient location: Just 2 miles west of Kualapu'u in Ho'olehua, easily accessible to visitors.

Reviews and Comments:


Purdy is a local guy you can learn a lot about Hawaiian history from him. He gave us a detailed narration about the history of the Islands. He also shared info about his macadamia nut farm, how the nuts grow, etc. We cracked a few nuts that we picked up from the ground and ate them with honey and coconut slices. Really cool! It can get a little crowded when a tour group comes but if you are lucky to go when nobody else is there you will have all of his attention.
Bill, May 21, 2012


Purdy gave me a tour of the farm. He was talking so many acres of land, so many trees, so many pound of nuts, etc. I asked him if he is rich and he replied "yes, but only in heart. I live in paradice so I don't need much." What a gret answer!
George, Jan 26, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

🥥Can I learn how to crack a macadamia nut?

Yes, visitors are shown how to crack open macadamia nuts using traditional tools during the farm tour.

🕘What are the opening hours?

The farm is open Monday–Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Sundays by appointment.

🌰Are the nuts organic or pesticide-free?

Yes, the nuts are grown naturally with no pesticides or fertilizers and roasted without added oil.

🍯What products can I buy?

You can buy roasted and unroasted macadamia nuts, flower lei-grade nuts, and locally made macadamia blossom honey.

📍Where is the farm located?

The farm is located on Lihi Pali Road in Ho'olehua, about 2 miles west of Kualapu'u on Molokai.