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 Kilauea Lighthouse is the northernmost point of the main Hawaiian Islands. Built in 1913, it was had the largest lens of it's kind and guided ships heading to and from the Orient. In the 1970's its light was turned off and this landmark was replaced by a low-maintenance light beacon.
The lighthouse is located on a narrow penin...
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 Located off the north branch of the Wailua River, 'Opaeka'a Falls is not accessible by river or trail, or so most will tell you. We've found a way to get to the falls; see the directions area below or our Opaeka'a Falls Trail page.
If hiking to the fall isn't your thing, an overlook off Kuamo'o Roa...
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 Dubbed "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain, Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific and truly a dramatic sight to behold. The canyon measures 10 miles long, 1 mile wide, and more than 3,500-feet deep. It was carved thousands of years ago by rivers and floods that flowed from Mount Waialeale's summit.
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 This majestic, 80-foot tiered waterfall is located close to the roadside lookout for everyone to enjoy. The falls was made famous when it was featured in the opening scene of the popular television show, Fantasy Island.
The falls can dramatically change appearance depending on rain and the river's flow. The best time to view this spectac...
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 This glorious lookout provides you with a panoramic view of the 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 sea cliffs, through waterfalls a...
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 The island of Ni'ihau lies 17 mile off the west coast of Kauai. This "forbidden" island is inhabited by approximately 200 full-blooded Hawaiians that keep completely to themselves.
The island is 18 miles long by 5 miles wide - 90 square miles. It is mostly barren with no steams or rivers. The residents work on the cattle and sheep ranch of the Robi...
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 Polihale State Park encompasses nearly 140 acres of coastal lands in western Kaua'i, at the western end of the Na Pali coast. The park consists of a large sand beach, Polihale cliff and a traditional heiau. This is a typically hot and ...
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 Located across the street from the Menehune Ditch is the Swinging Bridge that crosses the Waimea River. This bridge provides the only access to farms on the other side of the river.
The original suspension bridge was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992 but a new one was finally rebuilt in 1996....
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 Only a small portion of the engineering phenomena still remains. Archeologists say it was built before the Polynesians every arrived on the island. Legend states it was built by the Menehune, leprechaun-like little people, in one night. The high chief of Waimea supposedly enlisted the aid of the menehune to build the aqueduct. He banned the villagers ...
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 This narrow passage between the mountains above Po'ipu is known at Knudsen Gap. In the 1800s, this was a dangerous trip as robbers could easily ambush a traveler going through the narrow pass. Today, it is just another beautiful scenic site on the Garden Isle....
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 This natural wonder occurs water rushes under a lava shelf and bursts through a small opening at the surface. Every wave produces another spray. Spouting Horn frequently spurts salt water 50 feet into the air. The phenomena is especially exciting at sunset when the spray becomes incandescent with the colors of the rainbow.
This particu...
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 Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole, Delegate to Congress and tireless worker for native Hawaiian rights, was born along the Po'ipu coast at Kukui'ula in 1871. He was the last royal heir to the Hawaiian throne.
The foundation of his royal home and fishpond is part of Kuhio Park. The Ho'ai Heiau is also located here toward the back, left side.
The ...
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 These unusual cliff formations were formed from sand dunes that have been weathered by wind and surf over the centuries. Terrific hiking trails traverse the coastal area for about 1/2 mile....
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 This terrific little waterfall is dearly loved and enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. The 20-rock wall surrounds most of the falls and a rope swing dangles invitingly. The pool below is deep and crystal clear. The falls are fed by the Hule'ia Stream on its way to the Nawiliwili Bay.
There is a 5-minute hike off a dirt sugar cane road down to the wat...
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 This ancient Hawaiian Fishpond can be seen from an overlook on Hulemalu Road. Legend states it was built by the Menehune, leprechaun-little people, in one moonlit night. Archeologist date the pond to pre-Hawaiian times, around 1,000 years ago.
The fishpond fronts the Hule'ia Stream. The wall between the pond and the stream is 900 feet long - an ...
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 Stately cruise ships use this harbor as their port-of-call. It is located at the mouth of the Hule'ia Stream which creates a natural channel for the large ships. This harbor and nearby Niumalu Beach Park were pictured in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark....
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 This wood and concrete lighthouse was first established in 1906. The current structure, however, was erected in 1933. The tower stands 86-feet high (116-feet including the fresnel lens) and was automated in 1953.
The lighthouse stands south of Lihu'e on Ninini Point and overlooks the beautiful Nawiliwili Bay. There is no full-time light ke...
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 Wailua River is a long, slowly meandering river that starts at the Wai'ale'ale Crater and is fed by several tributaries on the way to the ocean. This is the only navigable river in all of Hawaii. Several forks in the river lead to waterfalls and can be easily explored by kayak.
The most popular river trip is to the sacred Fern Grotto. Fl...
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 East Kauai is known as the Coconut Coast and where the majority of the population lives. Thousands of coconut trees, planted a century ago, fill the area. The trees were planted by German entrepreneur who planned on starting a coconut empire from dried coconuts. However, the venture was not successful, but the stately trees still stand as a tribute to ...
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 The Nounou Mountain ridge bears a striking resemblance to a sleeping giant. Legend states that this giant once roamed the land and was much loved by the Hawaiians. They planted taro fields in his footsteps. One day the village chief wanted a new heiau built. The villagers were much too busy farming so the giant volunteered.
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 This tiny islet is located off Kilauea Point and can easily be seen from Kilauea Lighthouse. Twenty different species of seabirds make this tiny island home.
Moku 'Ae'ae means "fragment frothing in the rising tide" in Hawaiian - a big name for this tiny 5-acre rocky outcropping....
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 This is a lovely two-tiered waterfall that is easily seen from the highway bridge. The Kalihiwai River then flows under the bridge and empties into the ocean at Kalihiwai Bay.
The falls are accessible by hiking or horseback riding along the east side of the river or by kayaking up the river near the falls. A small pool is at the base of the waterf...
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 Queen's Bath is one of the most unique and refreshing swimming areas on the island. The "pool" is carved into a lava shelf and is the size of several large swimming pools. The government has recently closed this site during the winter months ...
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 This is the second wet cave located in this area. A short, uphill climb brings you to the entrance. The other wet cave, Waikanaloa, and Manini-holo, a dry cave, are nearby. All of these caves were formed when the ocean was much higher than today and etched away at the lava rock creating the caves.
This particular cave has an unusual effect for ...
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This is the easiest of the two wet caves to access as it is located just off the road. Sea caves are formed by thousands of years of ocean waves pounding against the lava and eventually etching out a cavern. At one time, the ocean was up to this point.
The water in these wet caves is fed by springs seeping through the porous lava and is extremely cold. No swimming is allowed. Scuba divers have reported no fresh or salt...
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 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 f...
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 This lovely fresh water stream is often used by bathers leaving Ke'e Beach to wash off the saltwater. The stream flows from Hono'onapali, elevation 3,330 feet, into the ocean. Limahuli Garden is situated beside the stream....
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