KAUAI
Kauai is the fourth largest of the main Hawaiian islands and has been the film
location site for more than 60 major motion picture and television films including
"South Pacific" and "Blue Hawaii" with Elvis Presley, and more recently "Jurassic
Park I, II, and III," "Six Days/Seven Nights" and "Dragonfly". The island of Kauai is
what most people expect to see when they come to Hawaii-lush rainforests,
flowers, singing birds, waterfalls and stretches of white sand and blue water.
Only 3% of the land has been developed for commercial and residential use,
leaving the remaining land divided between agriculture and conservation. You
won't see any high-rise hotels in Kauai, because no structure can be built more
than four stories high, approximately the height of a mature coconut palm tree.
THE DOCK
Cruise ships dock at Nawiliwili, which is located a few minutes from the airport
and the main town of Lihue. The harbor and nearby Niumalu Beach Park were
pictured in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Niumalu Beach is located to the
west of the harbor. Kalapaki Beach is located to the east, in front of the Kauai
Marriott
HELPFUL HINTS
It rains a great deal in Kauai, in some places up to 600 inches a year. Mt.
Waialeale at the very center of Kauai is considered to be the wettest place on
Earth. If you're looking for sunshine head toward Poipu Beach, on the south side
of the island.
HIGHLIGHTS OF KAUAI
POIPU BEACH
Poipu Beach Resort, located 30-minutes south of Lihue is known as the sunny
side of Kauai. Some of the best snorkeling on the island can be found a few feet
off shore.
SPOUTING HORN
The natural wonder of Spouting Horn near Poipu Beach occurs when water
flowing under a lava shelf bursts through a small opening at the surface, sending
a spray of water 50 feet into the air.
WAILUA RIVER AND FERN GROTTO
Most cruise ships offer shore excursions up the Wailua River to see its most
magical attraction-the Fern Grotto. This picturesque cave hidden behind
cascading ferns is a popular spot for weddings.
WAILUA FALLS
If you're looking for a magnificent waterfall to view without a long hike-this it it. You
may recognize the 80-foot Wailua Falls, it was featured in the opening scene of
the popular television show, Fantasy Island.
WAIMEA CANYON
Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific, measuring 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.
There are no gas stations along the 40-mile Waimea Canyon Road so be sure to
fill up before starting this trip. The main park area provides restrooms. The
elevation makes the air 10-15 degrees cooler than in the valley and by afternoon
many areas are often shrouded in clouds.
Kauai is the fourth largest of the main Hawaiian islands and has been the film
location site for more than 60 major motion picture and television films including
"South Pacific" and "Blue Hawaii" with Elvis Presley, and more recently "Jurassic
Park I, II, and III," "Six Days/Seven Nights" and "Dragonfly". The island of Kauai is
what most people expect to see when they come to Hawaii-lush rainforests,
flowers, singing birds, waterfalls and stretches of white sand and blue water.
Only 3% of the land has been developed for commercial and residential use,
leaving the remaining land divided between agriculture and conservation. You
won't see any high-rise hotels in Kauai, because no structure can be built more
than four stories high, approximately the height of a mature coconut palm tree.
THE DOCK
Cruise ships dock at Nawiliwili, which is located a few minutes from the airport
and the main town of Lihue. The harbor and nearby Niumalu Beach Park were
pictured in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Niumalu Beach is located to the
west of the harbor. Kalapaki Beach is located to the east, in front of the Kauai
Marriott
HELPFUL HINTS
It rains a great deal in Kauai, in some places up to 600 inches a year. Mt.
Waialeale at the very center of Kauai is considered to be the wettest place on
Earth. If you're looking for sunshine head toward Poipu Beach, on the south side
of the island.
HIGHLIGHTS OF KAUAI
POIPU BEACH
Poipu Beach Resort, located 30-minutes south of Lihue is known as the sunny
side of Kauai. Some of the best snorkeling on the island can be found a few feet
off shore.
SPOUTING HORN
The natural wonder of Spouting Horn near Poipu Beach occurs when water
flowing under a lava shelf bursts through a small opening at the surface, sending
a spray of water 50 feet into the air.
WAILUA RIVER AND FERN GROTTO
Most cruise ships offer shore excursions up the Wailua River to see its most
magical attraction-the Fern Grotto. This picturesque cave hidden behind
cascading ferns is a popular spot for weddings.
WAILUA FALLS
If you're looking for a magnificent waterfall to view without a long hike-this it it. You
may recognize the 80-foot Wailua Falls, it was featured in the opening scene of
the popular television show, Fantasy Island.
WAIMEA CANYON
Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific, measuring 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.
There are no gas stations along the 40-mile Waimea Canyon Road so be sure to
fill up before starting this trip. The main park area provides restrooms. The
elevation makes the air 10-15 degrees cooler than in the valley and by afternoon
many areas are often shrouded in clouds.
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