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Spotlight on Activities Kauai



THE SEVEN WONDERS OF KAUA‘I


The 7 Wonders of Kauai - Na Pali Coast1 - “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.



The 7 Wonders of Kauai - Kalalau Trail2 - “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.



The 7 Wonders of Kauai - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge3 - “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.



The 7 Wonders of Kauai - Waimea Canyon4 - “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.



The 7 Wonders of Kauai - Wailua River and Falls5 - “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.



The 7 Wonders of Kauai - Mt. Wai'ale'ale6 - “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.



The 7 Wonders of Kauai - Hanalei Bay, River & Valley7 - “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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