Kauai (Kauai) is an island of golf and eco-tourism, also called the "island of gardens". All covered with greenery (in particular tropical forests), prone to erosion, this island is famous for such natural wonders as Waimea Canyon Canyon and Na Pali Coast.
The population of the island is not large at all, and those populated The points that have the status of cities here are more like cozy villages:
- Kapaa, located 20 minutes east of the airport, is the largest town on the island. This town, also known as the "Coconut Coast", is full of hotels, shopping centers, restaurants and cafes.
- Lihue is located in the south-eastern part of the island - it is a large commercial center of Kauai, where the Museum of the Island ( Kauai Museum) with an excellent collection of history, geography and everyday life of local residents.
- Poipu, which is located in the south of the island, is called the "sunny side of paradise". This is the most popular resort among tourists with beautiful beaches, where snorkelling, surfing, whale watching and turtles are popular. Here is the National Botanical Gardens (working hours: 8: 30-17: 00, admission is free).
- Princeville is a resort town with apartments, condominiums, two golf centers and a hotel. Regis. Beaches here are some distance from the resort center
- Waimea, located in the west, a miniature town that is a staging post on the way to the Waimea Canyon.
- In Hanalei, , on the northern shore, there are beautiful quiet beaches where surfers from all over the world have settled.
- Haena is just behind Hanalei and is considered the "main gate" to the area of the Na-Pali coast.
- Hanapepe is famous for its art galleries, souvenir shops and suspension bridges over the river.
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How to get to Kauai
The most convenient way to get to Kauai from Russia is to docking in Los Angeles and then with an intermediate landing in Honolulu. All planes arrive at Lihue Airport. The best views of the island from the port are opened from the port side.
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Transportation
Public transport Kauai - buses - go rarely and far from all tourist places. The fare is ~ 1, 5 USD. Therefore, the best way to travel around the island is by car, which can be rented at the airport.
There are two main routes on the island that start from the airport. The Kaumualia Highway (Kaumualii, No. 50) goes west through the cities of Kalaheo, Hanapepe, Waimea and Kekaha, and ends at the Na-Pali coast. Another highway, Kuhio (No. 56), goes north through Kapaa, Kilauea, Princeville and Henalei, and is pumped there. On the average, the whole island can be bypassed in a couple of hours
Beaches Kauai
The north side of the island is windward. Rains here go twice as often as in other parts of Kauai. However, tourists from the north (who Russians are) can do more than that, and short-term clouds and rain can only bring relief from the heat.
For the most part, the best beaches on Kauai are in the south: Maha'ulepu with ancient petroglyphs, rocky Shiprek Beach (Shipwreck) with excellent opportunities for diving and snorkeling. Poipu Beach (Poipu) is often called one of the best beaches in the world. From here daily boats go for a dive safari. For example, to Ni'ihau, a private island located not far from Kauai (from 120 USD, depending on the number of hours of diving).
Polihale is a beautiful sandy beach at the southern end of the Na-Pali coast. Here you can enjoy beautiful sunsets, diving and whale watching. In addition, the park can be divided into a tent and stay overnight
Fun, excursions and attractions Kauai
Canyon of Waimea is a natural miracle of the island of Kauai. The most popular viewing platform is on the road number 550, in the vicinity of 11 miles - it is from there that unforgettable views are opened. You can camp and hike in the Koke'e State Park. The best time of day for visiting is in the morning and in the afternoon.
The coast of Na-Pali is easy to learn from the film "Jurassic Park". Huge vertical cliffs are broken by small, absolutely wild beaches, which can be reached only by boats, helicopters or along hard-to-reach mountain trails.
Tearing off the clubs and holes, local holidaymakers enjoy deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, surfing and helicopter flying over tropical forests.
In addition, Kauai is an excellent place to observe whales (and even rare humpback whales can be seen in winter) and dolphins. Excursions leave from Poipu beach and Nawiliwili docks in Kalapaki bay. Photo of Kauai (15)