Nawiliwili

Nawiliwili

As you approach Nawiliwili Bay, you'll get your first of many looks at the islands brilliant colors and blossoming hillsides, all rising mystically from emerald waters. You'll know at once why Kauai is called the Garden Isle. Play on world-class golf courses artfully cut into natures scenery. Take tours to the best sights on the island. Join a snorkeling tour of the islands reefs. Or enjoy a quiet cruise up the Wailua River. Kauai is everything you imagine Hawaii to be.

Attractions

Take a helicopter ride over Waimea Canyon, the valleys and cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, the Valley of the Lost Tribe, and the wettest spot on earth, the Waialeale Crater. Along the way, keep your eyes open for familiar scenery from popular movies, including Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Activities

Board a double kayak for a two-mile paddle to the upper reaches of the famous Wailua River. Along the way, stop and make the hike to the Uluwehi Falls, where you can have lunch and relax in the beauty of Hawaii. Experience Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The canyon's dramatic size, combined with the reds and browns of its exposed volcanic rock and the blues and greens of lush tropical vegetation, creates a truly unforgettable sight. Explore the shores of Lumahai Beach and Bali Ha'i Mountains, made famous in the musical South Pacific. Go four-wheeling through remote, winding back roads into lush forests abundant with exotic foliage.

Food

Kauai used to be covered with sugarcane plantations. Today, they're gone, but you can still find sugarcane grown here, as well as papaya, pineapple, bananas and other tropical fruits. Local restaurants often feature locally grown produce, but the best way to enjoy these fruits is fresh from the tree.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.

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