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Things to Do  

Discover Jungle Falls Kayak, Hike and Swim Tour

Discover Jungle Falls Kayak, Hike and Swim Tour, Nawiliwili

 jhollar Says:  My family paddled about two miles through the Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge, home to many of Hawaii's native wetland birds and plants. The majestic Mount Ha'upu where the opening of MASH was filmed was our backdrop as we paddled.We also famous movie locations (Raiders of... 

Nawiliwili Harbor light

Nawiliwili Harbor light, Nawiliwili

 malianrob Says:  I didnt go to the lighthouse up close. I saw it from the beach. It still looked beautiful from far away. But they say that its about 2 1/2 miles out to the point of the peninsula where the lighthouse is located but you need a 4 wheel drive vehicle.If there is someone there... 

Boat ride on the Wailua River

Boat ride on the Wailua River, Nawiliwili

 seagoingJLW Says:  This was a lot of fun. We had a travel talk going up to Fern Grotto, and entertainment coming back. I even got to do the hula (Hukilau) with the orchestra and the professional dancer on board.See the Boatride Travelogue.. 

Restaurants  

Duke's Canoe Club: Great drinks and fantastic food

Duke's Canoe Club: Great drinks and fantastic food, Nawiliwili

 malianrob Says:  Dukes is actually a chain of restaurants. I have been to Dukes in Honolulu, Malibu, Huntington Beach, and Keoki's Paradise in Poipu. They are all the same owners.The atmosphere here is great. I love the drinks. The food is good, alittle pricey but this place has a very good... 

Transportation  

Here is a map of Lihue.

Here is a map of Lihue., Nawiliwili

 seagoingJLW Says:

This map shows Nawiliwili

This map shows Nawiliwili, Nawiliwili

 seagoingJLW Says:  This map shows the location of Nawiliwili. 

Local Customs  

The MenehuneThe mythical...

The MenehuneThe mythical..., Nawiliwili

 seagoingJLW Says:  The MenehuneThe mythical Menehune, shy forest dwellers, were credited as master builders. They werre supposedly capable of completing a project in a single night. The Alekoko Fishpond and the Menehune Ditch(a remnant of anancient water course) were supposedly built by them.... 

Favorites  

Wai Ali Ali

Wai Ali Ali, Nawiliwili

 seagoingJLW Says:  The clouds in the photo are covering the wettest spot on earth. Wai Ali Ali gets 468 inches of rain each year. 

Opaekaa Falls

Opaekaa Falls, Nawiliwili

 seagoingJLW Says:  These falls are absolutely beautiful. 

The Place

Plan a Nawiliwili vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Nawiliwili locals

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Any suggestions for a helicoptor tour ---getting off queen victoria in feb 2011--thanks 

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A: Hi - if you haven't already done so, check www.cruisecritic.com for recommendations/reviews of various tours. You can also post your question there. Go to the site,... 

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Nawiliwili, Kauai

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 Miscellaneous Information Lihue is the county seat of Kauai. Nawiliwili was established as Kauai's principal port in 1930. Kauai is the legendary home of the Menehune, an ancient race of mysterious... 

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Nawiliwili

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 For many people this is the first place they see on Kauai. This is a major port of call for those on cruise ships. I only spent about half the day here because we were passing through and Rob wanted... 

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