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Highway 560
Ha'ena, North Kauai
This is the second wet cave located in this area.
A short, uphil 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.
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This particular cave has an unusual
effect for those who want to brave the ice-cold water.
It is called the Blue Room. At the back of the main
cave is a small opening into another, smaller room
accessible only by swimming. Once inside the smaller
chamber, look toward the main opening. The sunlight
reflecting off the freshwater makes everything around
you turn blue.
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The water in the wet caves comes
from underground springs that eventually feed into
the ocean. The water level in the caves are effected
by the tide. Viewing in the Blue Room is best during
high tide as the sunlight has a narrower opening into
the chamber and more of the blue color is reflected.
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Useful Information:
- Short hike up to this wet cave
- Bacteria, such as leptospirosis, is often present
in freshwater. A sign posted nearby indicates this
hazard and states "No Swimming"
- The water is very cold
- In the "Blue Room", the water is deep
and there is nothing to hold on to so you will have
to tread water the entire time
- Wear reef shoes to provide grip on the slippery
lava rock
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DIRECTIONS:
From Ha'ena, take Highway 560 west. Both wet caves are
located on the left just before Mile Marker #10, past
the Ha'ena Beach Park. A short trail uphill leads to
this cave.
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