Things to Do in Kauai

Address: Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Directions: North Shore, Princeville area


	A Bolder Hike Blue Hole	Tip Rating:

Updated By StanMiklisCaliper

on July 12, 2005

by StanMiklisCaliper
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Boulder Hop. I tried to be careful but so quickly my bare foot gave way to the algae that will grow on a rock and I lost my way into the too cold water of winter Kauai. Already shriveled from a 4 hour rain we continue toward 3 falls that come from da wetest spot on earth Mt.Waialeale .We walk on boulders through a river,a bamboo jungle,orchids.Through a movie set that once was Jurassic Park.Could be dinosaurs except for tourist helicopters so close and overhead. They measure the girth of my naked belly that looks like a boulder that sits in ariver.

Address: Kapa'a Hwy 580 turns to dirt

Directions: Find Jurassic Park allow 6hrs in 6hrs out. Difficult


	Dry Cave	Tip Rating:

By pamstravels

on February 1, 2005

This dry cave is one of several sea caves located in the area. The cave, which is about 300 yards deep, used to be much larger but the 1957 tsunami partially filled it with sand. Legend states that Manini-holo, chief fisherman of the Menehune (little people) dug this cave in search of the supernatural beast, akua, who had been stealing their fish. In actuality, the ocean used to be much higher and these caves were formed from thousands of years of ocean waves beating against the lava and etching away the rock.

Bring a flashlight to see the intricate details of the ceiling of walls of the cave. I don't belive the markings on the walls inside are real petroglifs, as you can see the spray paint drippings! Just remember, there are a million tons of rock above your head!

Address: Take Highway 560 west from Ha'ena.

Directions: The Dry Cave is located on the left side of the road, just before Mile Marker #9, across the street from the Ha'ena Beach Park.


	Opaeka'a Falls	Tip Rating:

Updated By Andraf

on November 15, 2003

by Andraf
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Opaeka'a Falls, Kauai

If you are not adventurous you'll stop to admire the falls at Opaeka'a Falls Lookout on the Kuamo'o Road. The lookout offers a nice view of the falls. If you want adventure you can do like us and take the trail down to the bottom of the falls. The trail is unmarked and not maintained and since we were there in December it was quite muddy and slippery. We had to cross a stream which was knee-deep and then do a number of stunts to get to the bottom. If the path is muddy I would not recommend it (unless you like falls and bruises).

Address: Opaeka'a Falls Lookout on Kuamo'o Road


	A Must Do Luau!	Tip Rating:

Updated By clws

on April 27, 2004

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Taking the pig from the Imu
pit

A wonderful luau. Best on the island! We have been to this luau twice. We tried others, but this one is one we came back to again, and will in the future! Wonderful tasty food, Mai Tai's galore, and a fantastic show!

Phone: 808-821-6895 or 808-821-6896

Website: http://www.smithskauai.com/


	Kilauea Point Lighthouse - Bird Refuge Kauai	Tip Rating:

Updated By pamstravels

on February 14, 2005

Kilauea Lighthouse Kauai

This is a historic lighthouse in the small town of Kiluaea on the north shore of Maui. The lighthouse is on the most northern point in the state of Hawaii. Built in 1913 it has the largest clamshell lens that shines 90 miles into the sea. It is also a national wildlife refuge where you can see many birds such as albatross and red-footed boobies. (It is hard not to laugh you say that name! Sounds like something out of Flintstones)

Address: North Shore Kauai - Kilauea


	Kilauea Lighthouse	Tip Rating:

Updated By karenincalifornia

on February 3, 2004

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Kilauea Lighthouse, Kauai

The Kilauea ("Rising smoke cloud") lighthouse sits on top of a lava flow on the north shore of Kauai. Built in 1913 with a beautiful clamshell lens, it stands 52 feet high and operated until 1976.

Today, a bird sanctuary has been preserved next to the lighthouse. To help you out with your birding activities, an exhibit with lots of interesting information about the local birds has been placed around the lighthouse on the bluffs.

Address: Kilauea, Kauai


	Beautiful Churches	Tip Rating:

Updated By pamstravels

on February 8, 2005

Wai'oli Church, Hanalei Kauai

In Hanalai Valley there is a beautiful old church called Wai'oli Hui'ia Church that is a deep green matching the surrounding countryside. Kauai's first settlers from the "outside" world were a pair of missionaries, Reverend William Anderson and his wife, Mary Ann. In 1837, they built the Waioli Mission House which still stands today and is one of the many tourist attractions in the Hanalei area. By 1841, the congregation was sufficient to build an impressive structure, the Waioli Church, which still stands as a tribute to early Hawaiian/American architecture.

Great photo op. I wanted to explore this location and walk around the mission that is behind. Since there are no public facilities at the mission we didn't stay for very long. By this time we had been on the road for a little while.

Address: Hanalei Kauai

Directions: Hanalai Valley, Kauai


	Waimea Canyon	Tip Rating:

By pamstravels

on January 30, 2005

Waimea Canyon Floor

Also called Grand Canyon of the Pacific. To get there you have to drive up a 19 miles winding road and you never know what the weather is going to be like at the top of one of the wettest spots in the world. We got there and the clouds were hiding the view so we drove to the top to see the Na pali view. When we came back down the clouds had lifted slightly but what we saw was worht the wait!

Address: Waimea Kauai


	Kalalau Lookout	Tip Rating:

Updated By pamstravels

on February 2, 2005

Kalalau Valley

Na Pali (Cliffs in Hawaiian) is beautiful awe inspiring site! Kalalau Valley, the largest valley on Na Pali. This point and the less frequented Pu'u o Kila Lookout provides the greatest views of the Pacific. The Kalalau Valley was inhabited until 1919. The Kalalau Trail, an 11-mile hike down steep seacliffs, through waterfalls and to the ocean, is one of the most popular in the world. Views from the lookout change minute to minute depending on the ever-present clouds. If the clouds are coming from inland, they usually disappear quickly. However, if there is a cloud bank moving in from the ocean, it usually lasts indefinitely. At 4,000 foot elevation, the air here is much cooler than along the coast or in the valleys.

There are two viewing points past the Waimea Canyon observatory. Go to the upper one and walk carefully down the slippery path to the right. That is where the best pictures can be taken.