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fish or birdwatch while paddling up this unforgettable hike on the Kalalau Trail
peaceful stream. (see details on side 2 of map);Second is
via a relaxing boat cruise out of Port
NA AINA KAI BOTANICAL
GARDENS Magical 240 acres of gardens, Allen, Hanalei, or Waimea;Third is by
sprinkled with 70+ life-size whimsical helicopter, for one of the best rides of your
bronze statues. Kids love the gecko hedge life; and Fourth is via a very demanding
maze, a tropical jungle gym, a treehouse kayak tour, in which you will become
in a rubber tree, and a 16-foot tall Jack and very acquainted with the fabulous
the Beanstalk Giant with a 33-foot wading scenery. Words are inadequate to describe
pool below. the beauty of the Na Pali Coast.
NA PALI COAST STATE PARK
BIRDING Kauai provides some of
Hawaii's last sanctuaries for endangered Established in 1984, Na Pali Coast State
native birds and oceanic birds. Koke'e Park includes a 22-mile coastline of
State Park, a 4,345-acre wilderness forest beaches, valleys, waterfalls, and 4,000
at the end of Highway 550, is home to foot-high cliffs that wrap around the
many of Hawaii's endangered native northwestern shore of Kauai between Ke'e
birds. The Kilauea Point National Beach and Polihale State Park. Volcanic
Wildlife Refuge, is a 200-acre headland in origin, carved by wind and sea, the
habitat that juts above the surf cliffs ("na pali" in Hawaiian), which
andincludes cliffs, two rocky wave-lashed heaved out of the ocean floor 5 million
bays, and a tiny islet that serves as a years ago, stand as constant reminders of
jumping-off spot for seabirds at the majesty and endurance. There are five
northernmost point of Kauai. Hanalei major valleys: Hanakapi'ai, Kalalau,
Valley is home toHawaii's endangered Honopu,Awa'awapuhi, and Nu'alolo. An
Koloa duck, plus gallinule, coot, and stilt. ancient footpath, the Kalalau Trail, winds
The Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge through this remote and spectacular
also provides safe habitat for migratory 6,500-acre park, ultimately leading to
shorebirds and waterfowl. It is not open to Kalalau Valley.
the public, but the interpretive Hanalei KALALAU LOOKOUT Beyond Koke'e
Valley Lookout along Highway 56 serves State Park, almost to the end of Hwy 550,
as an impressive vantage point. is a viewpoint that is 4,000 feet above sea
level. This is one of the most breathtaking
NA PALI COAST There are four ways to
see the Na Pali Coast, which is amongst and spectacular views in the world. Lush
the world's most spectacular and rugged and fluted knife-edged cliffs rise above
coastlines: First is an arduous but Kalalau Valley from the beautiful sea
along the Na Pali Coast. This is a great
