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Mo'o in the mouth to save himself. The Hanakapi'ai Beach is 2 miles, and is a
moaning is Mo'o's cry. good day hike. An additional 2 miles of
hiking leads up the valley to the 120'
KOLOPA BEACH Swimming,
snorkeling and surfing. Lots of turtles Hanakapi'ai Falls, which plunges out of
hang out in front of Kuhio Shores. the Pali and into a large pool. 5 miles
further along is Hanakoa Valley Park, and
KOLOA LANDING Excellent, easy 4 miles beyond that is the Kalalau Valley.
shore dive access for beginners in depths From there hikers trek into the Kalalau
to 55'. Great advanced snorkeling. Tame Valley via a 2-mile trail, but it is not
fish and moray eels looking to be fed. This possible to climb up and out of the valley.
is acommon scuba intro dive site for Overnight camping is allowed only by
classes with facilities. permit. Hefty fines for infractions. Call
SOUTH SHORE DIVING There are DLNR State Div. of Parks at (808) 274-
many superb diving and snorkeling sites 3444 for info. Be prepared! You must
on Kauai's South Shore. Refer to Franko's pack out whatever you pack in.
Dive Map of Kauai for complete details. Adventurous kayakers paddle from Ke'e
Available at any dive shop on the island. Beach to Kalalau Beach. Backpackers
enjoy primitive camping at the sites
BRENNECKES BEACH Bodysurfing shown. This is a seasonal route, usually
and boogie boarding. hiked in the summer. Winter waves are
PO'IPU BEACH PARK Kauai's best often huge, making the beaches and
beach, and one of the world's best kid's waters extremely dangerous. Hikers
beaches. Sunning, picnicking, playing, or should bring water, as wild goats and pigs
snorkeling. Usually calm and clear, but foul the streams.
exposed to south swells. KALALAU LOOKOUT This is one of
SHERATON CAVERNS Top boat scuba the most breathtaking and spectacular
site around Kauai. Dive 30' - 65' depth on views in the entire Pacific. Lush and
three lava tubes and a wall with coral fluted knife-edged cliffs rise above
formations. It is almost always calm and Kalalau Valley from the sea along the Na
clear. Pali Coast. Note: Climbing up or down the
cliffs (pali) between Koke'e State Park
NA PALI COAST & KOKE'E HIKING and the Kalalau Valley is absolutely
THE KALALAU TRAIL: The only land impossible due to vertical, loose pali.
access to the unbelievably beautiful Na ALAKAI SWAMP TRAIL Experience
Pali Coast is the challenging, 11-mile- Hawaii's rare birds and plants along a
long Kalalau Trail. From Ke'e Beach to boardwalk trail above the swampy muck.
