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THE SEVEN WONDERS OF KAUA‘I
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- “NAPALI COAST”
(The cliffs)
Majestic sea cliffs
rise 4000 ft. above Kaua‘i’s uninhabited North Shore.
Sea caves, lush hidden valleys, deserted white sand
beaches and some of Hawai‘i’s most awe inspiring views.
Accessible by air, boat or a strenuous 11-mile hike
on the Kalalau Trail.
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2
- “KALALAU TRAIL”
(The straying)
A full day 11-mile
hike traversing five spectacular valleys, over mountain
streams and waterfalls, and through the ruins of several
ancient Hawaiian settlements. The trail begins at
the end of the road in Ha‘ena State Park and ends
at Kalalau Beach.
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3
- “KILAUEA POINT NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE” (Spewing)
One of the country’s
most visited wildlife refuges, this historic lighthouse
on Kaua‘i’s northern most point is home to nesting
seabirds in the cliffs above and whales, dolphins,
seals and turtles in the blue-green waters below.
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4
- “WAIMEA CANYON”
(reddish water)
KOKE‘E STATE PARK (to bend, wind)
The Grand Canyon of the Pacific is
a geological wonder stretching 10 miles long, 3,600
feet deep and over a mile wide. There are numerous
hiking trails, picnic areas and lookouts. The park’s
headquarters is in Koke‘e.
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5
- “WAILUA RIVER AND
FALLS”
(many waters)
Take a half-mile hike
to the lookout above where Hawaiian chiefs once jumped
to prove their courage. A short boat trip up Hawai‘i’s
biggest river takes you to the beautiful Fern Grotto,
a massive lava tube festooned with lush tropical flora.
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6
- “MT. WAI‘ALE‘ALE”
(Rippling, overflowing waters)
The mountain is the
highest point on Kaua‘i at 5,208 feet and the wettest
place on Earth with over 400 inches of annual rainfall.
The unparalleled beauty of this important watershed
area can only be seen from the air.
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7
- “HANALEI BAY, RIVER
& VALLEY”
(crescent bay)
Rich in history and
beauty, the valley was once home to a large, thriving
Hawaiian community. Today, it is where most of the
state’s taro (poi) is grown. In the 1800s, the bay
was an important harbor for whaling and trade vessels.
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