Botanical
Gardens | Landmarks
| Museums | Historical
Sites | Waterfalls
| dNational Tropical Botanical Garden |
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This botanical gardens actually consists
of two gardens: Lawa'i and Alberton Gardens. Lawa'i is a 186-acre preserve
chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1964. This magnificent garden claims. |
| dBellstone |
Bellstones can be found on almost every
Hawaiian Island. These stones were struck in a particular spot and resonant
tone could be heard for great distances. They were usually ... |
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| dCaptain James Cook Monument |
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Captain James Cook, a British sailor, changed
the course of history for Hawaii when he sailed into the Waimea Harbor
in Janauary 1778, with his ships Resolution and Discovery. |
| dHanalei Bridge |
Hanalei Bridge may look rickety but it has
been around for many years. It does, however, have a 15-ton weight limit.... |
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| dHanalei Taro Fields |
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These flooded taro field, called kalo lo'i,
are an ancient way of life in Hawaii. .. |
| dHanapepe Swinging Bridge |
Swinging foot bridge over the Hanapepe River
was rebuilt after the 1992 hurricane ... |
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| dHikinaakala Heiau |
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| dHoloholoku Heiau |
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| dKilauea Lighthouse |
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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. ... |
| dMalae Heiau |
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| dMenehune Ditch |
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Only a small portion of the engineering
phenomina still remains. Archeologists say it was built before the Polynesians
every arrived on the island. Legend states it was built by the Menehume... |
| dMenehune Fishpond |
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This ancient Hawaiian Fishpond can be seen
from an overlook on Hulemalu Road. Legend states it was built by the
Menehune, leprechaun-little people, in one moonlit night. Archeologist
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| dNapali Coast Heiau |
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| dPohaku Ho'ohanau Birthstone |
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| dPoliahu Heiau |
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| dPrince Kuhio Park |
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole, Delegate
to Congress and tireless worker for native Hawaiian rights, was born
along the Po'ipu coast ... |
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| dRussian Fort Elizabeth |
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This Russian fort was built by George Scheffer
in 1816 with the assistance of the Kauai King Kaumuali'i. Officially
Kauai had pledged allegiance to King Kamehameha, however... |
| dSleeping Giant |
The Nounou Mountain ridge bears a striking
resemblance to a sleeping giant. Legend states that this giant once
roamed the land and was much loved by the Hawaiians. They planted taro
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| dTree Tunnel |
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Walter Duncan McBryde, a Scotchman who began
cattle ranching in South Kauai, planted these Eucalyptus Trees over
150 years ago. The trees once formed a beautiful canopy over the ... |
| dWaimea Plantation Cottages |
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| dWaimea Swinging Bridge |
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Located across the street from the Menehune
Ditch is the Swinging Bridge that crosses the Waimea River. This bridge
provides the only access ... |
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Bellstones can be found on almost every
Hawaiian Island. These stones were struck in a particular spot and resonant
tone could be heard for great distances. They were usually "rung"
to ... |
| dCaptain James Cook Monument |
Captain James Cook, a British sailor, changed
the course of history for Hawaii when he sailed into the Waimea Harbor
in Janauary 1778, with his ships Resolution and Discovery... |
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| dFern Grotto |
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For and unusual Hawaii adventure, cruise
up the Wailua River to a lava rock grotto covered with tropical ferns.
At the grotto, you will be serenaded by Hawaiian musicians playing traditional... |
| dHanalei Bridge |
Hanalei Bridge may look rickety but it has
been around for many years. It does, however, have a 15-ton weight limit....
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| dHanalei Taro Fields |
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These flooded taro field, called kalo lo'i,
are an ancient way of life in Hawaii. ... |
| dHanapepe Swinging Bridge |
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| dHau Upa Mountain Range |
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| dKalalau Lookout |
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This glorious lookout provides you with
a panoramic view of the Kalalau Valley, the largest valley on Na Pali.
This point and the less frequented Pu'u o Kila Lookout provides the
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| dKeahua Arborteum |
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Located down the road from the Wailua Reservoir
is the Arboretum. This peaceful site is home to monkeypod, mango, and
fragrant eucalyptus trees. Picnic tables and pavilions are... |
| dKilauea Lighthouse |
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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... |
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| dKing Kong Profile |
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| dKoloa Natural Ampatheater |
Located in the middle of a sugar cane field
and surrounded by thorny kiawe bushes and cactus, is a natural rock
amphitheater. There are no markings or signs to indicate.. |
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| dKukuiula Small Boat Harbor |
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| dMakewehi Lithfied Cliffs |
These unusual cliff formations were formed
from sand dunes that have been weathered by wind and surf over the centuries.
Terrific hiking trails traverse the coastal area... |
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| dManini-holo Dry Cave |
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This dry cave is one of several sea caves
located in the area. The cave, which is about 300 yards deep, used to
be much larger but the 1957 tsunami partially filled it with sand ... |
| dNapali Coast |
Historians believe this rugged yet beautiful
coastline was the first area of Kauai to be settled by the ancient Hawaiians.
As inhospitable as these cliffs appear, they provided the settlers... |
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| dNawiliwili Harbor |
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Stately cruise ships use this harbor as
their port-of-call. It is located at the mouth of the Hule'ia Stream
which creates a natural channel for the large ships. This harbor and
nearby Niumalu ... |
| dNi'ihau Lookout |
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The island of Ni'ihau lies 17 mile off the
west coast of Kauai. This "forbidden" island is inhabited
by approximately 200 full-blooded Hawaiians that keep compeltely to
themselves ... |
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| dNinini Point Lighthouse |
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This wood and concrete lighthouse was first
established in 1906. The current structure, however, was erected in
1933. The tower stands 86-feet high... |
| dPools of Mokolea |
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| dPrince Kuhio Park |
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Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole, Delegate
to Congress and tireless worker for native Hawaiian rights, was born
along the Po'ipu coast at Kukui'ula ... |
| dQueens Bath |
Queen's Bath is one of the most unique and
refreshing swimming areas on the island. The "pool" is carved
into a lava shelf and is the size of several large swimming pools... |
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| dSleeping Giant |
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The Nounou Mountain ridge bears a striking
resemblance to a sleeping giant. Legend states that this giant once
roamed the land and was much loved by the Hawaiians. |
| dSpouting Horn |
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This natural wonder occurs water rushes
under a lava shelf and bursts through a small opening at the surface.
Every wave produces another spray. Spouting Horn frequently spurts... |
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| dTree Tunnel |
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Walter Duncan McBryde, a Scotchman who began
cattle ranching in South Kauai, planted these Eucalyptus Trees over
150 years ago. The trees once formed a beautiful canopy... |
| dWaikanaloa Wet Cave |
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This is the easiest of the
two wet caves to access as it is located just off the road. Sea caves
are formed by thousands of years of ocean waves pounding against the
lava and eventually... |
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| dWaikapalae Wet Cave |
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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... |
| dWailua River |
Wailua River is a long, slowly meadering
river that starts at the Wai'ale'ale Crater and is fed by several tributaries
on the way to the ocean. This is the only navigable river in all of
Hawaii... |
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| dWaimea Canyon |
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Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the
Pacific and truly a dramatic sight to behold. The canyon measures 10
miles long, 1 mile wide, and more than 3,500-feet deep. It was carved
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| dWaimea Swinging Bridge |
Located across the street from the Menehune
Ditch is the Swinging Bridge that crosses the Waimea River. This bridge
provides the only access to farms on the other side of the river ... |
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| dKauai Museum |
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This museum houses a treasure of the island's
heritage, everything from feathered leis to vintage photographs. A permanent
display is called The Story of Lana'i and ... |
| dKoke'e Museum |
Koke'e State Park is located at a 4,000
foot elevation atop Waimea Canyon ridge. The park encompasses 4,345
acres of land and has over 45 miles of trails. A 20-square mile highland
bog... |
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| dHanakapi'ai Falls |
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| dKalihiwai Falls |
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This is a lovely two-tiered
waterfall that is easily seen from the highway bridge. The Kalihiwai
River then flows under the bridge and empties into the ocean at Kalihiwai
Bay ... |
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| dKapa'a Stream Falls |
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| dKipu Falls |
This terrific little waterfall is dearly
loved and enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. The 20-rock wall surrounds
most of the falls and a ropeswing dangles invitingly. The pool below
is deep... |
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| d'Opeaka'a Falls |
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Located off the north branch of the Wailua
River, this fall is not accessible by river or trail. An overlook, however,
off Kuamo'o Road provides an excellent and safe viewing area. |
| dRoadside Falls |
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| dSecret Falls |
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| dWailua Falls |
This majestic, 80-foot tiered waterfall
is located close to the roadside lookout for everyone to enjoy. The
falls was made famous when it was featured in the opening scene of the
popular... |
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