"Almost two and a half miles of paths weave through two acres of native plants to form the largest plant maze in the world. The current Guinness record holder, the Pineapple Maze at the Dole pineapple plantation had to expand in 2007 to win back the title.

"The maze originally debuted in 1998, and now features more than 14,000 plants. It was designed as a game with eight stations to be visited, and a pineapple shaped garden at the center," the Atlas Obscura says.

"The fastest times through the maze are posted on a sign at the entrance. For most visitors it takes about an hour, but the record time to complete this record maze is just seven minutes."

"In 2008, Dole Plantation’s giant Pineapple Garden Maze was declared the world’s largest maze. The maze stretches over three acres and includes nearly two and one-half miles of paths crafted from 14,000 colorful Hawaiian plants," the official website says..

"Walk through the flora of the islands as you seek out eight secret stations that each lead you closer to the mystery at the heart of this larger-than-life labyrinth, one of only a handful of permanent botanical mazes in America.

"For an enhanced maze experience, download our FREE Dole Plantation app on your iPhone or Android device to automatically track your time and maze stations you’ve found."

"In Hawaii, a unique 'hedge' maze can be found on the island of Oahu. While most people are visiting particularly for this island's stunning beaches and natural flora, they often miss out on the unique maze that awaits them in Wahiawa. After winning the record of the largest plant maze in the world back in 2008, heads began turning and now, it's a major Hawaii tourist attraction," The Travel says.

"Known as the Pineapple Garden Maze, this unique labyrinth is filled with plant species that are native to Oahu. This, alone, makes it stand out from other mazes not only throughout the U.S. but throughout the world. It took the Guinness World Record title as the largest plant maze in the world at one point and has maintained its status as one of the largest today.

"The Pineapple Garden Maze originally opened in 1998, giving it more than two decades of history from which visitors can learn during their visit. The maze stretches more than three acres today and encourages visitors to weave through more than two and a half miles of maze-like trails."

"One of Oahu's most popular visitor attractions has set a new record for the world's largest maze from the Guinness Book of World Records. Dole Plantation's Pineapple Garden Maze, first debuted in 1998, once held the word record in 2001. Since its expansion was completed last year, it earned back the title," the Hawaii News Now says.

"The expanded maze now occupies an area of more than two acres or 137,194 square feet. It is made of 14,000 colorful Hawaii plants including hibiscus, heliconia, croton, panax and pineapple. The center of the maze is in the shape of a huge pineapple.

"We've been planning this attempt for a while, but the process is quite involved and we wanted to be sure we had everything in order before we contacted Guinness," said General Manager Mike Moon. The maze attracts both young and old visitors."

"There is little more synonymous with the Hawaiian Islands than breathtaking beaches, crystalline water, stunning scenery, and pineapples. And nowhere is more famous for the fresh, Hawaiian fruit than the historic Dole Plantation. The plantation sits just north of the small town of Wahiawa, in central Oahu, now serves as a major tourist destination, and is home to the world’s largest plant maze," the Only In Your State says.

"James Dole, who purchased the 61-acre land parcel in 1900, was the first person to truly understand the pineapple’s potential and became known across the United States as the Pineapple King, and Hawaii was famous for being the pineapple capital of the world. At more than 20,000 acres the Dole Plantation is also the largest pineapple plantation in the world!

"The Dole Plantation’s giant pineapple garden maze was declared the world's largest in 2008 by the Guinness Book of World Records, and is one of only a few permanent botanical mazes in the United States. The maze encircles a botanical garden in the shape of a giant pineapple, and is housed on more than three acres, featuring nearly 2.5 miles of paths crafted from 14,000 Hawaiian plants."

"The maze is the size of 2 ½ football fields; lined with over 14,000 plants and shrubs, notably heliconia, panax, agapanthus and hibiscus, it opened in April 1998," the Hawaii Magazine says.

“It was really an idea that stemmed from the vice president of Dole at the time. He had gone to the Peace Maze in Ireland … and said we should do one out here in Hawaiʻi,” says Michael Moon, the director of operations at Dole Plantation, who has been with the company for almost 17 years.

"I note that there are eight stations in the maze to discover. There’s a box for each station on my ticket, and to fill out the ticket, you stencil in the images found at each one. Typically, it takes 45 minutes to an hour to get through the maze. The quickest maze walkers, however, clock in at around 7 minutes. I had been here when I was younger and remember getting lost in the left and right dance of the place."

"The Dole Plantation has 20,000 acres (80 sq km) devoted to growing pineapple. After Queen Liliʻuokalani was overthrown in 1893, James Dole arrived with a Harvard degree and $1200 to start a business. He experimented with different crops on the land he bought in central Oahu, eventually settling on growing pineapples. Today, the plantation thrives and also serves as a popular tourist destination," the Deviating the Norm says.

"Anyway, I arrived just after the plantation's 9am opening so I would beat the crowds and the heat. It worked! I had the entire maze to myself—all 2.5 miles of path across 3 acres. Indeed, this maze is the largest in the world as declared in the 2008 Guinness Book of World Records.

"The maze's pathways encircle a botanical garden in the shape of—you guessed it—a pineapple! This made it a bit easier to orient myself when getting a little turned around in the maze."

"The famous Dole Plantation is in the heart of Oahu near the town of Wahiawa. This historic 61-acre pineapple farm was founded in 1899 by James Drummond Dole, a Harvard grad eager to introduce large-scale farming to Hawaii," the Travel To Paradise says.



"Today, Dole Plantation is a fun family-oriented outing that includes a two-mile educational train ride, the charming Pineapple Express, through the pineapple fields and on a tour through the Plantation Garden.

"Hopefully you’ll take the time to try to beat the record to get through the world’s largest maze, appropriately shaped like a humongous pineapple! The paths through the maze are almost two and a half miles long, created by about 14,000 lovely Hawaiian plants. If you can make it through the maze quickly enough, you’ll get the honor of having your name carved on a sign at the maze’s entrance."

"There are few things more connected with the Hawaiian Islands than beautiful beaches, clear water, breathtaking landscape, and, of course, pineapples. And the historic Dole Plantation is the place to go if you want to get your hands on some fresh, Hawaiian fruit. Although it is located just north of the tiny village of Wahiawa on the island of Oahu, the plantation has grown into a significant tourist attraction, and it is home to the world's biggest plant maze," the M.A.Y. Hawaii Tours says.

"The enormous pineapple garden maze at the Dole Plantation was named the world's biggest in 2008 by the Guinness Book of World Records, and it is one of just a few permanent botanical mazes in the United States. The Dole Plantation is located in the island of Oahu.

"Aside from the pineapple maze, the Dole Planta has a whole lot of fun things for your family. For example, you can take the Pineapple Express ride with young children or go on an amazing tour through their garden where they grow world-famous tropical pineapple!"