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Kilauea Road
Kilauea, North Kauai
808-828-1413
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.
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The lighthouse is located on a narrow
peninsula and remains one of Kauai's most popular
attractions. Native vegetations and an informative
visitor center attract thousands of tourists to this
site to bird watch, view the sweeping cliff and ocean
vistas, and revel in Kaua's past.
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Nearby is the Kilauea Point National
Wildlife Refuge, home to a diverse population of nesting
seabirds and the only such sanctuary in the islands.
Residents include the red-footed boobies, the Laysan
albatross, and the great frigate bird with its 8-foot
wingspan.
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Crater Hill, landward from the lighthouse,
is part of an extince volcano that looms above the
refuge and is open to hikers. From this hill are terrific
views of the North Shore coast and the seabird nests.
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Moku'ae'ae Islet, pictured here,
is just offshore from the peninsula. It is a bird
sanctuary and often home to the Hawaiian monk seal
who may be seen lazing in the sun near the shoreline.
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Useful Information:
- Historical and scenic area with terrific views
above and on the Peninsula of the coast, the cliffs,
seabirds, and the lighthouse
- Kilauea Wildlife Refuge located nearby on Liauea
Point is open daily 10am - 4pm - call 808-828-1413
for more information
- Sefl-guided tours, bird watching, visitor center
and informational plaques located on the peninsula
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DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 56 north from Anahola. Turn right onto
Kiauea Road just after Mile Marker #23. Follow the road
to the end. There is plenty of paved parking available
near the visitor center. There is a short hike out to
the lighthouse and great views of the entire area above
the peninsula at the lookout.
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A mother Nene and her chicks are
seen here feasting on seeds and insects in the grass.
The Nene is the Hawaii state bird.
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Dramatic views from the overlook down
the seacliffs and into the churning ocean water below. |
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