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Discover Kauai
A tropical paradise lying amidst the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Kauai is timeetched mountains, tumbling waterfalls, lush greenery and sun-drenched beaches.
The northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is just 550 square miles and somewhat circular in shape. Majestic mountain ranges radiate from peaks more than 5,000 feet above sea level in the center of the island. Kauai is known as the Garden Island for is ancient emerald-cloaked mountains, brilliant flowers and greenery of many shades. Mostly rural with no buildings taller than a coconut tree (by law), Kauai’s distinct micro-climates, include hot sandy plains, lush river valleys, temperate foothills, high mountain rainforests and a swamp.
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While there is plenty to keep even the most active vacationer busy — golfing, surfing, hiking, snorkeling and more — Kauai is the low-key and laid back Hawaiian Island.
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Kauai’s countless ocean and river experiences.
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mystique of the endangered monk seal
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Discovering Kauai’s hidden wonders from above.
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Experiencing paradise by wheel, hoof, or foot.
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Hanalei to Kee Beach The uninhabited cliffs and valleys of the world-famous
majestic Na Pali Coast are the focal point of Kauai’s scenic North Shore. Beautiful, curving crescents of sand, towering, misty mountains, and rivers winding through expanses of green, fertile land present a perfect portrait of paradise. The North Shore receives more rain than other accessible parts of the island, which gives this area its lush, almost prehistoric jungle appearance. Exploring the rural communities of Hanalei, Wainiha, and Haena is like taking a step back in time. In contrast, the luxurious Princeville Resort and environs welcome you back to the upscale present. 12 Kauai Magazine
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Lumahai continued from page 12 The scenic lookout above the Hanalei National Wildlife Sanctuary (across the highway from the Princeville Shopping Center) is the gateway to the heart of the North Shore and a visual feast of 140 acres of taro fields. This geometric expanse of taro and other fields at the entrance to Hanalei is a patchwork of deep green, bright chartreuse, and chocolate brown, and is the most tangible direct link to native Hawaiian life from the past. The view is so stunning, it can transport you back thousands of years. Oral family histories and archaeological research and artifacts indicate that by 1000 A.D., native Hawaiian families were living in the valleys of Na Pali, cultivating taro and other food crops. They raised and hunted animals for food, cultivated and gathered plants for fiber and medicine, and raised fish in ponds. Many of today’s kupuna (elders) can trace their families back to those who lived in these valleys. Still strongly tied to the old places and the old ways, they hope to preserve and perpetuate the indigenous lifestyle on the North Shore. A grass shack found in Milolii Valley has been reconstructed and preserved in the Bishop Museum in Honolulu as an example of fine craftsmanship and skilled use of island-available materials.
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As idyllic as it may sound, that subsistence way of life in those remote valleys has died out. Most are content with camping for a few days in the verdant Kalalau Valley. Permits are necessary and getting into these areas requires either a strenuous hike (carrying everything you need in and back out) or a prearranged boat or helicopter trip to drop you off and pick you up. The walk to the Kalalau Valley from the Kee Beach trailhead is 22 miles round trip. Taro was the staple food of early Hawaiians for many generations, but today eating rice, bread, and potatoes (especially in urban areas) is easier and cheaper. Recently, however, some grandparents, parents, and children have attempted to reestablish that link to the past by standing together for many hours in the mud of the fields, bent over to plant, weed, and harvest taro. Over 60% of the state’s total taro production is grown on Kauai, much of it on the North Shore. Taro farming is not the only aspect of the Hawaiian lifestyle that lives on, however. Walk into a restaurant, a supermarket, or ask a question at a hotel or vacation rental, and you will often find yourself in a conversation with someone who treats you like a long-lost friend or continued on page 16
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continued from page 14 relative. “Talking story” is a big part of the “Aloha Spirit.” Following the road down from the National Wildlife Sanctuary overlook into Hanalei Valley, you encounter the first in a series of picturesque one-lane bridges. The town of Hanalei, just beyond the first bridge, sports charming little shops, galleries, and restaurants. The North Shore is home to many artists. Buildings in the Wai ‘Oli Mission District date back to the 1820’s. Hanalei Bay, which once served as a harbor for whaling and trading vessels, is one of the most beautiful spots on earth and is very popular with both visitors and “locals.” Continuing along the coastline, many stunning beaches await: Lumahai, where Mitzi Gaynor washed that man right out
of her hair in South Pacific; Makua, or Tunnels Beach, a favorite surf and snorkeling spot; and the unbelievably beautiful Kee Beach at the end of the road with the deep green Na Pali cliffs rising skyward in the background. Hollywood has used much of Hanalei to Kee Beach as its back lot. In addition to South Pacific, television and film features made here include Jurassic Park, Uncommon Valor, King Kong, Body Heat, The Thorn Birds, Lord of the Flies, Throw Mamma from the Train, The Wackiest Ship in the Army, Pagan Love Song, and others. Sightseers can get a glimpse of the unrivaled beauty of the North Shore’s coastline by kayaking, taking a boat tour, by helicopter flight, or airplane tour. The crews provide narration about the history continued on page 18
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i a u a K KEALIA KAI 27B
Gorgeous white water OCEAN VIEWS from this 12 acre prestigious Kealia Kai oceanfront development. This Coconut Farm is dedicated to Ag with a yearly Tax Bill of $153.87 “DEEDED BEACH ACCESS” Priced BELOW 2011 County Tax assessment. Priced to sell at: $749,000 • MLS 209941
ANAHOLA HALE
This stunning 2,616 sq. foot home has FOUR Bedrooms and THREE FULL Baths and is situated across from a peaceful pasture. The forth bedroom is off on the left of the home and can function as a separate in-law unit. Priced TO SELL at $619,000 • MLS 236115
KAWEONUI RD. IN PRINCEVILLE
Completely Remodeled 4BD/2BA Vacation Rental. Furnished house is better than new. From floor to ceiling this house has been completely remodeled. On lockbox and EZ to show. $965,000 • MLS 246909
NEW MOON ESTATES
Newer custom home built at the end of Kipapa Road. Nice 3BD/3BA floor plan. High-end materials used. $499,000 • MLS 245322
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13 ACRES OF EQUESTRIAN LAND
This approx. 13.9 acre bluff situated, CPR unit qualifies for one home site. Unbelievable views of the Kalalalea (King Kong) Mountain range and stunning views and sounds of the sea. Priced at: $699,000 (FSCPR) • MLS 236766
ALIOMANU COTTAGE BY THE SEA
1.39 acre of unique, serene land ON the BEACH. There is a wonderful old ohana nestled in the naupaka bushes, built in the 20’s offered “as is, where is”. Plus a two car garage with an attached studio. Price upon request • MLS 235272
“Robb Wall is the best Realtor I have worked with over the past twenty years of purchasing real estate for personal and investment purposes.” BUYER—Scott E. McFarland, Esq.
WAIPOULI BEACH RESORT
1BD/2BA in the main building, poolside! Walk right out of the sliders to the pool/beach/poolbar! $435,000 • MLS 246074
HAWEA ESTATES KOLOA
Ocean View acreage on Kauai’s South Side! From the moment you arrive at this hill top oasis with sweeping ocean and mountain views you will want to start building your dream home immediately! $685,000 • MLS 224832
WAILUA HOUSE LOTS
Lovely spacious 3BD/2BA home situated on a cul-de-sac with views of the Sleeping Giant range!! Cozy back deck area -very private, and great for entertaining!! Minutes away from the beach, parks, shops and restaurants! Priced at: $499,000 • MLS 248265
KAIULANI OF PRINCEVILLE
2BD/2BA Condo. PRICE REDUCED!!! Must see this incredible Value ... You won’t believe your eyes. Two master suites on separate levels with private bathrooms. Mountain and waterfall views. Just $655,000 • MLS 232647
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A 3BD/2BA Rental. Tastefully remodeled. New windows, flooring, paint, etc. 2BD/1BA up, 1Ba studio downstairs. $325,000 • MLS 247492
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Kee Beach continued from page 16 of the area. When sightseeing the Na Pali Coast by water, you can choose catamaran cruises or rigid-hulled inflatables (sometimes called Zodiacs). The tours may include snorkeling, lunch, sunsetwatching, or, in winter, whale watching. Whichever mode you choose, the experience is sure to be one you will never forget. The physical beauty of the North Shore has a dramatic impact on all who are lucky enough to experience it. Sun and rain yield luxuriant vegetation, from the tops of jagged mountains to rolling pastureland and plateaus. Clouds blown against the mountain ridges release their moisture into waterfalls gushing and tumbling hundreds of feet into rivers and streams, and ultimately into the glorious blue Pacific. The
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beaches are postcard perfect and have been an inspiration to many a songwriter, poet, and artist. Filmmakers, painters, and photographers have fallen under the spell of the North Shore, and you will, too. At the end of the road, cliffs overlook Kee Beach, and the water is so clear you can see fish, sea turtles, and coral from yards away. The North Shore of Kauai holds tight to its Hawaiian history and heritage. Its little communities and families treasure the quaint and quiet lifestyle, yet there is enough room to coexist with modern luxury resorts. The magnificent mountains and ever-changing sea overcome all differences on the North Shore, Kauai’s island on an island.
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SUNNY WEST SHORE Exceptional home on the bluff above Waimea Town. Striking 180 degree ocean views to Niihau Island and the sunset, also great views of Waimea River. Spacious 4BD/3.5BA tri-level home is open and airy. Redwood siding. Recently painted inside and out. The ground level of the home is ideal for guests with a large living area, bedroom and bath. This peaceful neighborhood consists of only 14 lots and is a 15 minute drive to Kokee Sate Park and Waimea Canyon. $1,350,000.
KAUAI HOME BALI STYLE New 2bd/2ba two story home very well constructed, located in Kalaheo near Kukuiolono Golf Course and Park. The panoramic ocean views are magnificent and the home is on two acres in a private setting. Also, adjacent one acre lot is for sale for $495,000 and home on two acres is $845,000.
TWELVE ACRES OF ESTATE LAND Site near Kukuiolono Golf Course and Park in Kalaheo, with excellent ocean views from Poipu Beach to Niihau Island. This property offers the most ideal climate on Kauai with just the right amount of sunshine, rain and Trade Winds. Priced at $2,500,000
KALAHEO’S BEST Adjacent to the National Tropical Botanical Gardens you will find this 1.46 acre parcel of land in an established neighborhood with large estate homes situated on spacious lots. Architect designed plantation style home plans are included in the sale. Water meter and electrical service to the site. $545,000.
POIPU BEACH DUPLEX One story 2bd duplex in excellent condition. Recently refurbished with an open floor plan, lots of big windows, sliding glass doors, wood and tile floors with large lanais. Beautifully landscaped and maintained 18,000 sq. ft. lot. Two minute walk to Poipu Beach Park. Currently being operated by the owners as a vacation rental. $1,595,000
KALAHEO COTTAGE Cozy, well kept 2BD/1BA home located in Kalaheo town and close to Kukuiolono Park and Golf Course. Property is zoned Commercial, but does qualify for residential financing. $229,000. Also for sale is the adjacent commercial zoned lot, that fronts Papalina Road, at $139,000.
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JOANIE STEINER, RA 808 639-7653 (SOLD)
joanie4kauai@hawaiiantel.net www. joaniesteiner.com NIHI KAI VILLAS
Beautifully remodeled Nihi Kai Villas 2bd/2ba condo with both ocean and mountain views. Just steps from Brennecke’s Beach, this condo has it all, Chef’s Kitchen, Newer Furnishings, over 1,200 sq. ft. of living and more! Offered at $798,000 (FS)
GREAT POIPU BEACH LOCATION
Manualoha, 1bd/1ba next to the greenbelt. Short stroll to Grand Hyatt or Brennecke’s Beach. Nice interior. Ready to move in or keep the condo in its current active vacation rental program. Best pool location in Poipu Kai plus plenty of covered parking. $397,000 (FS).
CLASSIC PLANTATION HOME
Situated on over an acre of land and located within the upscale community of Koloa Estates. This property has it all; Location, Views, Pool, Fabulous Curb Appeal ... and more. Listed for $1,895,000 (FS). Listing Agent is an Owner of the Property.
UPCOUNTRY KALAHEO
Cute 3bd/2ba home on a half acre of land in upcountry Kalaheo. You will love the peace and quiet but you are only about ten minutes to Poipu Beach. Great Opportunity. $499,000 (FS)
STEPS TO POIPU BEACH
This beach bungalow was built in early 1940 and it has been beautifully updated with Semi-Professional Stove, Stainless Appliances, Wood Flooring and Fully Furnished. A must see!! (Listing Agent is part Owner) Listed for $995,000 (FS)
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
A home with 3bd/3.5ba, ocean & mountain views. This Koloa Estates property is situated on 1.24 acres of land, 2,456 sq. ft. of living and it comes with transferable rights to the amenities package at Kukui’ula. Listed for $1,192,900 (FS)
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OCEAN FRONT CONDOS
GREAT LAND BUYS! MLS 248638 Omao NEW 1.35 acres with privacy. $295,000. MLS 242569 Kalaheo Corner lot, big ocean view. Kekela Makai 11,704 sq.ft. $295,000. MLS 241161 Poipu Estates Halau Rd. #2 29,473 sq. ft. Excellent location. $298,000. MLS 237264 Kalaheo 3.26 acres Puu Rd. Niihau and big ocean views. $600,000. MLS 241157 Poipu Estates Halau Rd. #1 15,177 sq. ft. Excellent location $298,000.
MLS 240279 ML MLS 2402 24 2402 0279 279 79 Stunning Front Row Ocean View Alihi Lani Poipu 2BR/2BA $899,000
Poipu, cascading stream into ocean. 4BR/4BA, pool. Ocean views, walk to fine dining. Enchanting. $2,350,000
MLLS 223 M MLS 232325 323 232255 Kekaha, 8706 Kiowea Rd. Attractive 2BR/2BA in front of the ocean. Build a second house on property, check with county. $650,000
HOMES
Poipu Kapili Beautifully Decorated 1BR/2BA 1,170 sq. ft. $785,000
MLS 244104 Kalaheo, 3BR/2BA top of the hill, Omao, 5 minutes to Poipu, 360 views, lots of charm, lot 36,590 gated home on 4 acres with fruit sq. ft. close to park. trees, and you can build one more. $879,000 Check with County. $1,295,000
MLS ML MLS LS 24 2240474 404 0474 74 Poipu, 2231 Pane Rd., 2 homes, 6BR/4BA. Steps to the beach. Vacation Rental. 2,300,000.
MLS 213423 Poipu, Brennecke’s Beach, own a village, 4 homes and a pool. 10BR/6BA 50 yards to the sand. Vacation Rental. $3,800,000
MLS 248514 Kekaha Gem, 2 story, mother-in-law quarters, 4BR/2.5Ba. Close to Beach $585,000.
Kauai Farmers Markets Saturday
Hanalei Saturday Market Hanalei 9 AM - 1:30 PM Stephanie Struble, (808) 826-1011 PO Box 822, Hanalei, HI
Saturday
Kauai Community Market (Kauai Community College Campus) front parking lot across from Grove Farm 10 AM - 1 PM Melissa McFerrin (808) 337-9944
Saturday
Kekaha Neighborhood Center (Sunshine Markets) Elepaio Road, Kekaha - 9 AM Cora Asuncion, Phone: (808) 742-1834
monday
Kukui Grove Shopping Center Lihue 3 PM - KMart parking lot
monday
West Kauai Agricultural Association 8 AM Poipu Road and Cane Haul Road Poipu, HI
monday
Koloa Ball Park (Knudsen) (Sunshine Markets) Maluhia Road, Koloa at Noon Branch Harmony, (808) 322-0718
tuesday
Coconut Marketplace - 9am - noon
tuesday
Hawaiian Farmers of Hanalei Waipa, Hanalei - 2 PM
tuesday
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center (Sunshine Markets) Papalina Road off Kaumualii, Kalaheo - 3 PM Matilda Adams at the site
wednesday
Kapaa New Town Park (Sunshine Markets) Kahau Road, Kapaa - 3 PM Nancy Blalock, (808) 822-5887
thursday
Hanapepe Park (Sunshine Markets) Old Hanapepe Town 3 PM Cora Asuncion, (808) 742-1834
thursday
Kilauea Neighborhood Center (Sunshine Markets) Keneke off Lighthouse Road, Kilauea - 4:30 PM Ben Ferris, (808) 822-1712
thursday Coconut Marketplace 9am - noon
Friday
Vidinha Stadium (Sunshine Markets) Hoolako Road, Lihue 3 PM Cora Asuncion (808) 742-1834
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fun in the water
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Kauai's countless ocean and river experiences
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A trip to the Garden Island is not complete without some time spent in, on, or under the water. The Pacific Ocean’s turquoise waters surrounding the island and Kauai’s sparkling clear inland streams and rivers beckon whale watchers, anglers, boaters, divers, surfers, and other water sport lovers. The dilemma may be what to dive into first.
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whale-watching cruises A whale-watching ocean tour is an intimate way to experience the awesome Humpback Whale and enjoy the variety of Kauai’s beautiful landscapes from an off-island perspective. Every fall, Humpback Whales leave their Alaskan feeding grounds to journey to the waters of the Hawaiian Islands to sojourn for the winter, mate, birth, and nurse their young. (Whales think that Hawaii is romantic, too!) Whalewatching cruises give you an up-close and personal encounter with these magnificent mammals from about November to March, when Humpbacks are most prevalent. You can choose to whale-watch from aboard catamarans, zippy rubber zodiac rafts, cruise vessels, and sail boats. Some tour companies offer dual-powered (motorized and sailing) catamarans for snorkeling, whale watching, and sunset cruises. Some provide the more extreme rigid-hull zodiac inflatables. Be sure to bring a camera. A waterproof disposable camera is a good idea, as well as a towel and an extra set of dry clothes, because you will get wet. Binoculars will help with closer observation of whale activity. For best viewing with binoculars, use 8x40 or 7x50 magnification. If you don’t have sea legs, consider taking nonprescription or homeopathic motion sickness prevention medication before getting on any ocean craft. Hawaii winter wave swells can be immense and the sea ride can get quite bouncy. Whales abound in the waters all around Kauai, putting on a show with playful behavior such as fin slapping, lobtailing (slapping the tail fluke), and breaching (jumping out of the water). Don’t be surprised to see a school of Spinner dolphins, traveling in parallel pairs along your tour boat, rhythmically leaping out of the sea. Baby dolphins flip themselves into the air with abandon alongside their parents. You may also spot albatross and Boobies (birds which nest and hatch in the caves of the Na Pali cliffs). continued on page 28 26 Kauai Magazine
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Having fun in the water can range from surfing to boogy-boarding to snorkeling or just playing in the sand
continued from page 26 snorkeling, diving, tubing, and swimming Beneath the kayaks’ paddles, the surfboards’ swooshing fins, and the touring catamarans’ bouncing pontoons, lives a cool, quiet blue world that belongs to Kauai’s abundant sea life. Diving and snorkeling tour operators provide instructions on how to use their equipment and even how to get great photographs and videos of your sea adventures. Some of the best snorkeling locations are: Koloa Landing; Lawai Beach; Poipu Beach Park; Lydgate Park; Tunnels Beach; and Kee Beach. Grab a snorkel, mask, and flippers for an afternoon, and enter Kauai’s enchanted underwater world. “Tubing” is a unique experience. Plan to get wet. Tubing takes you on a guided tour through jungles and tunnels using former sugar continued on page 30 28 Kauai Magazine
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Spinner dolphins continued from page 28 plantation irrigation waterways while you “float on air,” relaxed on an inner tube. Tubing is an effortless way to tour some of the island’s otherwise inaccessible areas. surfing Surfing, boogie boarding, kite-surfing, and windsurfing are popular water sports on Kauai. If you have a favorite board, you can check it as airline baggage (for an extra fee) or you can rent gear on island. Key spots for surfing include: Polihale; Major’s Bay at Barking Sands; Davidson’s at Kekaha; Pakalas; Poipu Beach; Lawai Beach (also called PKs and Acid Drop); Shipwrecks; Nawiliwili Harbor; Hanalei Bay; Tunnels; and Cannons. Check with local lifeguards and surfers for a report on conditions and be aware of dangerous currents, increasing swells, and rip currents. Windsurfing/kite-surfing spots include: Salt Pond; Mahaulepu; Anini Beach; Hanalei Bay; and Y-Camps (YMCA at Haena). For local wind and surf conditions, call (808) 245-3564 or 245-6001. kayaking Are you ready to dip your paddle in clear fresh water fed by sparkling waterfalls? Or would you rather explore sea caves, cliffs, and waterfalls and then snorkel in a secluded bay or lagoon amid tropical fish? Or both? Then a kayaking tour is the perfect activity for you. Millions of years of erosion and weathering have created more plains and rivers on Kauai than on any other Hawaiian island. Kauai’s six rivers are the only navigable rivers in Hawaii: Waimea; Hanapepe; Huleia; Wailua; Kalihiwai; and Hanalei. Via river kayaking, you can discover tropical rainforests, woods, and swampy jungles amidst a profusion of colorful flowers and butterflies. Most kayak tour operators offer waterfalls tours combining a perfect blend of paddling, hiking, swimming, and picnicking at places like Secret Falls up the Wailua River. fresh-water fishing Anglers may be surprised to learn that freshwater fishing for trout and bass on Kauai’s rivers, ponds, streams, and reservoirs is remarkable. You can trout fish at Kokee State Park (on Kauai’s west side) in designated streams, reservoirs, and “ditches.” Trout fishing season begins with a 16-day period in August and continues on weekends and 30 Kauai Magazine
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holidays through September. Large-mouth bass, small-mouth bass, and the exotic South American peacock bass have been caught in Kauai’s reservoirs. Fishing licenses are required and available online at http:// www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/licenses.htm. For more information, call the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources at (808) 274-3344. deep-sea fishing If you are hooked on deep-sea fishing, both exclusive and shared charter trips are available. Shared charters reduce your cost, but fish caught on shared trips are divided among passengers. Excursions can vary from several hours long to up to two-day overnight adventures to remote fishing spots around the island. On these exciting excursions, you fish for ono, billfish, ahi, mahi-mahi, and more. For fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, surfing, sailing, whalewatching, Kauai is happy to bathe you in multiple water sports. Whatever ways you choose to get wet – in, on, or under the water – the experience is bound to be therapeutic in the magical waters surrounding Kauai. W
Experience Kauai by Water through these friendly providers: Blue Dolphin Charters 335-5553 kauaiboats.com Holo Holo Charters 335-0815 holoholocharters.com Kauai Sea Tours 335-5309 kauaiseatours.com Kayak Wailua 822-3388 kayakwailua.com Makana Charters 338-9980 makanacharters.com Na Pali Riders 742-6331 napaliriders.com Kauai Water & Wave Tour companies online: In the water (diving, snorkeling, surfing, wind surfing): www.bestplaceshawaii.com/kauai/activities/in_the_water.html On the water (boating, cruises, fishing charters, kayaking, sailing, whale-watching): www.bestplaceshawaii.com/kauai/activities/on_the_water.html hawaiigateway.com
The Hawaiian Monk Seal, found only in Hawaii, is one of the most critically endangered marine mammals on earth. Despite births in recent years, the estimated population on Kauai is less than 30. Happily, monk seals are being sighted around the main Hawaiian Islands with increasing regularity. Though Hawaiian Monk Seals do not migrate beyond their Hawaiian chain home, some individuals move between colonies and do inhabit the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, the tiny islands and atolls that lay to the northwest of the main Hawaiian Islands. Many believe Monk Seals get their name from their monk-like preference for solitude; others think that the loose skin around the seal’s neck resembles the hood of a monk’s robe. Ancient Hawaiians apparently thought neither and named the seal Ilio-holo-i-kauaua, which means “dog that runs in rough waters.” Monk seals are sometimes also referred to as “living fossils” because, as the oldest living members of the pinniped order, they have remained virtually unchanged for 15 million years. Adult monk seals measure about 4-7 feet in length and weigh between 400-600 pounds. Unlike many other seal species, female Hawaiian Monk Seals are usually slightly larger than the males. Adult coats are light gray to brown in color, with lighter coloring on the chest. The maximum age for the species is 25-30 years, however few seals live that long. Causes of death today include shark attack, entanglement in marine debris, and male seal aggression.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Mystique of the Endangered Monk Seal
Mating occurs in the water, and is rarely observed. Females give birth on beaches near shallow waters, which provide protection from sharks. Females give birth for the first time at five to ten years of age. A newborn pup is jet black in color and weighs about 30 pounds. The pup’s loose, velvety skin cloaks its body like an over-sized coat. The mother seal nurses her pup for a period of five or six weeks. During that time, she is constantly at her pup’s side and does not eat. At the end of the nursing period, the
the following are guidelines for observing seals, should you encounter one on your beach visit: ALWAYS – Stay well behind barricades or signs around a basking seal on the beach, and at least 100 feet from seals in unmarked areas. REMEMBER—To maintain a much greater distance from a mother and pup, or any seal that appears disturbed or agitated. ALWAYS—Pass outside barricades, and never between a seal and the shoreline. REMEMBER—That you should never approach or attempt to feed a seal on the beach, while swimming, or from a boat. ALWAYS—View quietly. Do not throw sand, stones, objects, or make noise to induce movement and create photo ops. REMEMBER—All marine wildlife—seals, sea turtles, dolphins, and humpback whale—require distance, quiet, and respect for proper viewing. 32 Kauai Magazine
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depleted mother leaves her pup to tend to her own nutritional needs. The pup lives off fat reserves for awhile, but must soon learn to hunt and catch its own food. Monk seals feed at night, largely on fish, eels, octopus, and lobster. In the daylight hours, seals spend much of their time sleeping. When on land, these air-breathing sea mammals may look lethargic, sick, or even dead. In reality, the seals come ashore to get their much-needed rest and should not be disturbed or approached.
ALWAYS—Photograph seals from the proper distance and never use flash photography in their presence. REMEMBER—To advise children of proper behavior. An agitated 400 to 600-pound animal can bite or cause other serious injury. ALWAYS—Report any seal harassment—at the beach, in the water, or from a boat operator—to the 24-hour Monk Seal Hotline at (808) 651-7668. REMEMBER—State and federal laws. Harassment or disturbance of a Hawaiian Monk Seal can incur fines exceeding $25,000 and up to 5 years imprisonment. Hawaiian Monk Seals are protected under two federal laws: the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973. In addition, protection is provided by the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which includes most of the seal’s current breeding islands. Your respect for the well-being and survival of these natural treasures of Kauai will ensure their presence during your next visit and for generations to come.
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fun in the air
Kalalau Valley
Flying In Paradise Discovering Kauai’s Hidden Wonders from Above One of the main reasons visitors choose Kauai as their vacation destination is the island’s incomparable natural beauty.
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Visitors to the Garden Isle naturally want to absorb as much of paradise as possible. Those who arrive on Kauai by jetliner get just a glimpse of the island’s breathtakingly gorgeous landscapes. However, to view the gushing waterfalls and emerald rainforest of the remote interior requires a smaller form of transportation that provides a closer perspective. A trip to the Garden Island is not complete without some form of an airborne adventure -- one of the three experiences of Kauai’s air-land-sea activity trifecta. hawaiigateway.com
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Hanalei Bay Kauai is blessed with wild, untouched natural beauty unlike anywhere else on earth, much completely inaccessible except by air. Ninety percent of the island is not accessible by land vehicle, and 70 percent is inaccessible by foot. Flying tours provide panoramic views of the island’s visual treasures, among them, Manawaiopuna Falls, a location for Jurassic Park, the countless cascading falls of Waialeale Crater, and the famous Napali coast, with its verdant, razor-thin cliffs. A trip around the island by air helps visitors understand the geography and decide which sides of the island they want to explore further. From the air, a passenger observes that Kauai is a minicontinent with micro-climates ranging from desert on the West Side, to the primeval Alakai Swamp above the emerald Napali cliffs, to the Waimea “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” one of Kauai’s natural wonders.
helicopters
You can embark on one of these exciting flightseeing excursions in a number of ways. Helicopter tours are the most common method with most companies departing from Lihue (Central) . Others depart from Hanapepe (West Side), , and Princeville (North Shore). Some helicopter tour companies provide noise-canceling headphones with music piped in and narration from the pilot.
Flights from the Lihue Airport typically start out over Nawiliwili Harbor and the Menehune Fish Pond. According to legend, the pond was built overnight by the Menehune (little people) who inhabited Kauai before the Polynesians arrived. The helicopters then pass along Haupu Mountain Range, heading inland and westward over Hanapepe Valley, Olokele, and the dramatic Waimea Canyon. One company offers a special Jurassic Falls Landing Adventure at Manawaiopuna Falls, seen in the movie Jurassic Park. Depending on the time of day, the intensity of the sun, and the presence of clouds casting shadows, the variegated colors in the canyon’s layers range from fiery orange and rust red, to glowing copper and bronze, to pastel hues of taupe and terra cotta. The incredible remote valleys of the Napali coast come into view next. Knife-edge ridges separate the lush valleys where the Kalalau, Hanakoa, and Hanakapiai waterfalls plunge hundreds of feet into streams on their way to kissing the ocean. Sea caves and a hanging valley have been carved out of the coastline by the incessant, pounding surf. Leaving Napali, the chopper passes Mt. Makana, the peak portrayed as the island Bali Hai in the movie South Pacific. Below you can see Kee Beach at the end of the road on the North Shore and the beginning of the eleven-mile hiking trail to Kalalau Valley. Kee Beach is also the site of well-known beach scene between Rachel Ward and Richard Chamberlain from the television mini-series the Thorn Birds. The helicopter next soars over Hanalei Valley, the home of continued on page 38
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Nualolo and Awaawapuhi Valleys fixed-wing airplanes
continued from page 36 rainbows and patchwork quilts of taro fields, passing by more sparkling waterfalls on its way to the center of the island. In the center of Kauai, Mt. Waialeale -- known as “the wettest spot on earth” with over 400 inches of rain annually -- is also the location of Kawaikini Peak, 5,243 feet above sea level and the highest elevation on Kauai. From above, you can spot the “Blue Hole,” actually a pool, at the base of Mt. Waialeale, and the result of the convergence of two streams and a waterfall. Flights departing from Princeville soar over the Hanalei Valley, the Napali Coast, and Waimea Canyon. One helicopter company provides tours of the “forbidden” island of Niihau, a private island off the west shores of Kauai (and ancestral home of Hawaiian musician Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole, known for his medley of “Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World”). Helicopter tours are operated on a weather-permitting basis and reservations should be made in advance. Some companies will arrange custom tours or photo charters to specific sites. Partly cloudy skies with a little rain shouldn’t keep visitors from taking a flight. A veil of mist behind a pali (cliff) accentuates its razorsharp edge and, as everyone knows, sun and showers are the ingredients for Kauai’s world-famous rainbows (and sometimes double rainbows).
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A slower, more relaxed adventure by air is via a small, fixed-wing airplane or an open cockpit biplane. Fixed-wing air tours are 45 minutes to one hour long and cover the entire island of Kauai. Also available are private charter biplanes, departing from Lihue, which allow customized flights. These planes are built to emulate aircraft from the 1930s and 1940s, but with modern modifications for safety and comfort. Standard, pre-designed sightseeing flights of the island from 30 minutes to one hour long are also available.
ultralights
For those who have dreamed of being able to fly, the Ultralight “Trike” – an open-air two-person engine-powered hang glider -- emulates the experience. The Ultralight is as close to real flying (as in, “I’m a bird!”) as you may ever experience. Combine the thrill of this open-air, wind-in-your-hair ride with Kauai’s spectacular scenery and you have an experience better than any dream. The craft is stable, considered to be safer than hang-gliding, features the latest digital instrumentation and global positioning systems, and is engine-powered. The Ultralight takes off and lands on regular runways and has parachutes onboard for safety. If you’ve seen the movie Fly Away Home, the contraption that Jeff Daniels flies to lead a flock of orphaned Canadian geese home (though not on Kauai) is an Ultralight. For incredible images of Kauai taken from the vantage point of an Ultralight, check out the video, Extreme Kauai, available at http://www.bestbookshawaii.com. One of the main reasons visitors choose Kauai as their vacation destination is the island’s incomparable natural beauty. x
Having traveled to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to find Kauai, experiencing the Garden Island from above can be the literal highlight of a dream Hawaii vacation. hawaiigateway.com
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touring in paradise
Experiencing paradise by wheel, hoof, or foot Kauai is "Gilligan’s Island"? Yes — and Gaynor’s Bali Hai (South Pacific), Jurassic Park’s parkland, George’s jungle, the boss’ "Fantasy Island", Hook’s Neverland, Elvis’ Blue Hawaii, and Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder, among others. The island of Kauai has been the setting for dozens of movies and television shows since the early 1930’s — most recently James Cameron’s Avatar. The varied climate and geography provide virtually every type of outdoor scenery imaginable. 40 Kauai Magazine
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These same exquisite landscapes and gorgeous weather are main attractions
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Organized movie tours in mini-busses or a 4x4 off-road van are a great way not only to see the locations of wellknown films, but also to experience dramatic parts of the island that would otherwise not be accessible.
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The more adventurous explorer
Waimea Valley
might choose to chart a path through Kauai’s wilderness in a four-wheel drive or an ATV. If two wheels are your idea of fun, then bicycling down the Waimea Canyon may be your answer. Perhaps a romantic ride on horseback is your fancy. Ecotourism, nature, and culture-based tourism that is ecologically sustainable and supports local communities is gaining in popularity on the island. Whatever your mode of transportation, a sightseeing tour of Kauai’s exquisite scenery will be a day to record and remember.
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Kalalea Mountain or Kong Mnt was made famous in the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Anahola Bay ON FOOT hiking Your own two feet are one of the best ways to see the most inaccessible of Kauai’s scenic gems. Dozens of hikes are possible across the island where you’ll enjoy vistas, beaches, waterfalls, and even a swamp that cannot be seen using any other type of transportation. For maps and details covering 34 major hiking trails on Kauai, visit Na Ala Hele, the State of Hawaii Trail and Access Program (administered by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Land and Natural Resources) at: http://www.hawaiitrails. org/island.asp?island=Kauai. Not included on the State’s list (referenced above) is the infamous Kalalau Trail, an 11-mile strenuous coastal walkabout beginning at Kee Beach (at the end of Highway 560) and traveling deep into the Kalalau Valley. Accessible in summer months only, hikers usually take 3-5 days to hike in and out of Kalalau (permit required) which provides unparalleled and stunning views of the Na Pali Coast hanging on the Pacific Ocean. For a shorter, permitfree day trip, trek 2 miles along the coastal Kalalau Trail to the violent surf of Hanakapiai Beach and then another 2 miles inland to the
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spectacular Hanakapiai Falls, a long, silvery ribbon of water gushing into a large, cool pool, into which you may be happy to throw yourself after the 4-mile fatiguing hike. For permits, call the DLNR at 808 274-3433. luau After all that trekking, you’ll be famished. The luau, which involves parts of your anatomy other than your feet, is an exotic, South Pacificstyle celebration of food, color, style, history, music, and dance. Women in grass skirts, men in face paint, authentic fire dancers (a Samoan convention), and traditional music showcase the cultures and customs of Polynesia. Many luaus are located on beautiful estates adjacent to beaches with a view of the setting sun over the ocean. A typical luau may begin with a flower lei greeting, followed by a traditional Hawaiian “Imu Ceremony,” the uncovering of the roast Kalua pig from its imu (underground oven). Guests then dine on a delicious feast of Hawaiian-style food. In addition to the pig, luau foods typically include poi (taro), chicken, lomi salmon, haupia or coconut custard, sweet potato, salad, fish, rice and many specialty items, such as laulau (individual packets of fish
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cooked with the pig) and mahi mahi (a delicate white fish). Of course, no modern luau would be complete without mandatory mai tais. The luau feast is accompanied by an energy-filled, live show of pounding drum rhythms and luau dancers who tell the story of Hawaii through their enchanting hula. Visit www.BestPlacesHawaii.com for the most recent listings of luaus. It’s a good idea to book your reservations well in advance as seating is limited and the most popular luaus sell out early. The luau is an unforgettable experience that tickles the nose with savory scents, entices the palate with delicious flavors, pleases the eyes with colorful entertainment, and bathes the ear in exotic music. Enjoy the enchantment of the luau, Hawaii’s homegrown celebration for a full immersion in Hawaiian culture. WHEELING movie location tours Five-hour guided and narrated tours trek to many of Kauai’s movie locations. Among them are the remote beach where the pilot for the TV show Gilligan’s Island was shot, the famous, and under-renovation Coco Palms resort, where Elvis’ Blue Hawaii was filmed, and locations for such productions as South continued on page 44 hawaiigateway.com
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The Powerline Trail boasts some of the best views of any hike. continued from page 42 Pacific, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Six Days, Seven Nights, and Jurassic Park. Passengers in buses view actual scenes from films and television shows on a TV monitor in surround sound. A nice way to see quite a bit of the island is from the comfort of such a touring van. Tour stops may include Opaekaa Falls, one of Kauai’s many beautiful waterfalls on the East Side of the island. Other sites in the tour include Lydgate Beach Park, the famous Wailua Falls (used in the opening scene of the Fantasy Island TV series), and Hanamaulu Bay, a location for Donovan’s Reef, Voodoo Island, Pagan Love Song, and Six Days, Seven Nights. 4x4 vehicles Some 4x4 tour companies offer tours in rugged air conditioned off-road vans, while others tour in open-air vehicles. One tour takes you to Kipu Ranch, a spectacular 2,500-acre ranch just south of Lihue, featuring a dramatic grand entrance lined with majestic Norfolk pines. The ranch has been used repeatedly in Hollywood hits such as Diamond Head and The Hawaiians, both starring Charlton Heston, and Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Lost World, sequel to Jurassic Park. Other films shot on the Kipu Ranch include Outbreak and the 1997 remake of Mighty Joe Young. Other companies take you on spectacular off-road tours, including to Kokee State Park with panoramic vistas of Waimea Canyon that can only be seen from taking one of these tours. ATVs For those who crave a wilder ride and don’t mind getting dirty and wet, many of the location sites can be toured via ATVs, rolling through streams and into forests over rocks, following the Huleia River, where Indiana Jones took off in his seaplane. ATVs are easy to operate and prior experience isn’t necessary — just a willingness to get splattered from head to toe in Kauai’s classical red dirt. Some providers travel through private estate lands, into the island’s interior, to waterfalls and along mountain ridges. Some trips bounce along old cane roads and tunnels and explore tropical forests and lush jungles. bicycles If pedaling is your preference, you could book a bicycle tour of the Waimea Canyon starting at the crack of dawn. Begin at the rim (elevation, 3,500 feet) of the famed canyon and traverse down 12 44 Kauai Magazine
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miles of winding road skirting this “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” (so dubbed by Mark Twain) all the way to the blue Pacific Ocean. Bikers will experience the gorgeous reds, oranges, and earth tones of the layered canyon walls. Or get off the beaten track with a cruise along the scenic roads of the private Grove Farm Plantation. Pedal past various crops, the now defunct Koloa Sugar Mill, and enjoy some of Kauai’s pristine coastline. There are also several bicycle rental companies for those that wish to explore in a small group or on their own. Maps are available for the best, and safest, places to ride. HORSING AROUND Touring Kauai on horseback is a romantic and unique way to see the island’s abundant natural and inner beauty. On the South Shore, saddle-up for a horseback ride along the beautifully sculpted Mahaulepu cliffs. Mosey along sandy white beaches and stop for a swim. On Kauai’s North Shore, take a leisurely horseback ride to gaze upon the majestic emerald mountains of Hanalei (where you just might see “Puff the Magic Dragon”) and the patchwork squares of taro fields in the valley. Then stop for a swim in the pool of a cascading waterfall. No matter how you make the trek — on two wheels, four wheels, two legs or four legs — Kauai’s trails, canyons, cliffs, mountains, beaches, fairways, and rolling hills are waiting for you to put yourself in the picture and explore and capture the inner secrets of the land of the Garden Island. I
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An exciting selection of stores, boutiques and eateries. Find a unique island gift or enjoy the best in local entertainment. Hungry? Thirsty? Find what you’re craving at an array of cafés and restaurants. Want to just kick back and surf? Enjoy free wireless Internet access. E Komo Mai! We invite you to experience the best shopping Kauai has to offer. Come see what’s new at Kukui Grove Center, The Place To Be! hawaiigateway.com
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Discover an array of visitor-oriented shops from island souvenirs to resort apparel, snacks to dinners, pearls to scrimshaw. The atmosphere and people are friendly, helpful and filled with aloha. Come and enjoy free hula shows. On Highway 56 as you enter Kapa’a. Mon-Sat 9am - 9pm and Sun 10am - 6pm. Farmers Open Market Tue and Thurs 9am to 12pm. www.coconutmarketplace.com
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