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The only way to land on Kauai for most people is at Lihue Airport, which is located about 2 miles east of the town of Lihue.
Its airport designate is LIH, so when you are booking your flight, search for rates to get you to Lihue. Most likely, you will be connected via Hawaiian or Aloha Airlines, but there are also some direct flights on American and others. Leave a Comment Theme: AirplanePhone: 888-697-7813Website: http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/kauai/lih/index.htm
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By Air: United & American both have non-stop flights directly to Lihue, Kauai. Flights with Hawaiian, Alaska, ATA & Aloha require a connection in Honolulu.
By Car: A car is necessary to get around this island. Poipu Beach is 16 miles from the airport and generally under a 30 minute drive. Roads are one lane each direction so at times can back up especially if there is road construction. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Although almost all magazines and newspapers have differing opinions on their "Top 10" lists, I think any beach that qualifies for one of these tips must be great. I did have the opportunity to check out Poipu Beach on my visit to Kauai, and was not disappointed. It received a top 10 nod from USA Today, which is not exactly a small publication. It was wonderful for me to get the opportunity to go to Poipu in the middle of December, when it was 40 degrees at home, and enjoyed a beautiful morning there. Leave a Comment Phone: 808-742-7444Directions: Out of the Sheraton Kauai, just walk down the aisle out to the ocean.Website: http://www.poipu-beach.org/ Other Contact: info@poipubeach.org
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There are 4 gardens and 3 preserves in Hawaii & Florida that make up the NTBG. They are dedicated to preserving tropical plants, primarily rare and endangered species. The Allerton & McBryde Gardens are located in west Poipu.
McBryde Gardens - Located in the picturesque Lawa'i Valley, it encompasses 252 acres of gardens and preserve. It has unique micro environments and the largest collection of native Hawaiian plants in existence.
Cost: $15 per person, self-guided
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Days: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30
Allerton Gardens - These gardens are adjacent to the McBryde gardens and cover 100 acres. It was originally the gardens of Hawaii's Queen Emma in the 19th century. The McBrydes acquired it at the turn of the 20th century and later the Allertons who turned it into a work of art with numerous rippling pools, fountains and sculptures. Guided tours: $30 per person.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Days: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 9 a.m, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. Leave a Comment Phone: 808-742-2623Directions: Lawa'i Road in west Poipu near Spouting Horn.Website: www.ntbg.org
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As waves break on the rocks water is forced into a lava tube which spurts up like a geyser and produces an eerie sound. The larger the waves the higher the seawater spurts (up to 50 ft.). Better viewing is during high tide. Obviously my visit was not during the peak time. There is a protected fenced in viewing area.
Public parking, picnic tables and restrooms are available. Vendors have stalls set up by the parking area selling jewelry and souvenirs. This is a stop for tour buses. No admission charged to view Spouting Horn. Leave a Comment Directions: From Poipu Road headed towards the beach make a right on Lawa'i Road. The split in the road is at the "Welcome to Poipu Beach" sign in lava rock. Spouting Horn is a couple miles down the road on the left.Website: http://www.hawaiiweb.com/kauai/html/sites/spouting_horn.html
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on January 3, 2005
Poipu
on February 13, 2005
