Kauai is located in the middle of the blue Pacific Ocean. Formed some
six million year ago by volcanic eruptions, it is the oldest and most northern
of the eight major Hawaiian Islands.
If you're looking for lush scenery, here it is. Kauai's central volcanic
peak, Mt Waialeale, is allegedly the wettest place on earth, and the island is
richly green and spectacular - so spectacular that parts of Raiders of the
Lost Ark, South Pacific and Jurassic Park were filmed here.
Most of the island's interior is mountainous forest reserve, which offers
great hiking; the southern and western coasts are dry, sunny and fringed with
beautiful beaches. Accommodation and eateries can be found in the small towns of
Lihue, Kapaa, Princeville and Poipu.
Kauai is Hawaii's Garden Island renown for the enchanting beauty of its
cascading emerald mountains, its flower bedecked streams and its swaying palm
fringed shores. Kauai is the most pristine of the major Hawaiian Islands where
the feeling and pace of old Hawaii still lives. Abundant in beaches and where no
building is allowed higher than a coco palm, Kauai offers a unique new adventure
and a relaxing respite from the bustle found elsewhere... The breathtaking steep green cliffs of Na
Pali provide a natural barrier, limiting access to one of the world's most
awe-inspiring and primeval places to those walking, on helicopter or traveling
via boat.
Known as the "Garden Isle" for its abundance of tropical flowers
and blossoms, Kauai is also famous for its white sand beaches, spired peaks,
waterfalls, and tropical rainforests making it truly one of the world's most
beautiful islands. There is little wonder why this island is a favorite of
tourists, honeymooners, and film makers. Jurassic Park, South Pacific, Raiders
of the Lost Ark, King Kong, and even Fantasy Island were all filmed on Kauai.
Most of the interior of the island is very mountainous. Carved with steep
canyons, Mount Kawaikini (5,243 feet) and Mount Waialeale (5148 feet) are
Kauai's highest points. Mount Waialeale receives an average of 480 inches (40
feet) of rain per year, making it the "wettest spot on Earth." This
rain water cascades over hundreds of waterfalls, down streams and rivers as it
makes its way to the ocean. The Waimea River is the state's longest at 20 miles
and moves 150 million gallons of water per day into the sea. Kauai's Wailua
River is the state's only navigable waterway.
The climate on Kauai is what you might expect of a tropical
Hawaiian Island. It's great!! It's really never too hot and never
too cold. During the Summer months the highs are usually in the upper
32 degrees Celsius and the lows are in the 16 to 20 degrees Celsius. During
the Winter months the high range is from 18 to
24 degrees Celsius and the lows can sometimes get to be just under 15 degrees
Celsius.
Generally speaking, the Southern & Western parts
of the island are hotter and drier. The popular Resort Area of Poipu is
located on the south side of Kauai. The North is wetter and quite a bit
more lush with vegetation. The North is also the location of Kauai's Best
Beaches, as well as the Princeville Resort. The Eastern side is in-between
relative to weather and the bulk of Kauai's small population resides on this
side of the island. This side is the most commercialized of all of the
areas and is also the location of the Wailua Resort, also known as the Coconut
Coast of Kauai.
Rich in foliage and open spaces, diverse in tropical vegetation, Kauai serves
as the perfect setting for a myriad of recreational and leisure activities.
Our sunny beaches beckon you to bask, walk or shell. Our pristine and warm
ocean waters invite you to dive, swim, fish and sail. Our mountains offer
hiking, hunting, horseback riding, and trips back in time to the days of old.
Our sparkling rivers and streams provide water skiing, kayaking, canoeing and a
breathtaking excursion to our famous Fern Grotto. Many movies with South
Seas settings have been shot on location on Kauai. You may have even seen
one or two of them. Here is a short list for you to check...
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