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re: Where to stay on Kauai?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 11:55 am to Dick Leverage
Posted on 3/11/14 at 11:55 am to Dick Leverage
I was grubbing poke like it was no one's business. Definitely get some of that... Hit up a fruit stand along the highway, it is a must. Try the frozen Lychee if they have any. The hike at the end of the highway was called Ke'e I believe. The beach at the beginning of the hike is shallow and crystal clear. Spent a good amount of time relaxing there. The hot spring waterfall at the end of the hike is ridiculous. Highly suggested. The trail might be one of the best views of Na'Pali coast other then from a helicopter. All this talk makes me want to book a flight. Next time I want to rent a house on the north shore. Truly magical. I did enjoy the centralized location of Lihue though.
Mount Wai'ale'ale at the center of the island is the wettest place on earth averaging around 452 inches a year (I think Seattle gets 220.) It carves out rivers and waterfalls to the north east and south while the west is a desert/canyon. You pretty much get a little bit of everything on the island. Our heli tour guide told us that 80% of the island is only accessible from helicopter.
Mount Wai'ale'ale at the center of the island is the wettest place on earth averaging around 452 inches a year (I think Seattle gets 220.) It carves out rivers and waterfalls to the north east and south while the west is a desert/canyon. You pretty much get a little bit of everything on the island. Our heli tour guide told us that 80% of the island is only accessible from helicopter.
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Posted on 3/11/14 at 12:01 pm to TheBigHurt
Spouting horn was pretty cool too located down the street from the highly recommended beach house restaurant.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 12:28 pm to TheBigHurt
I think you are talking about the Kalalau trail. That is the one that starts at Ke'e beach and after about two miles there is a little trail you can go to the waterfall. That's what most day hikers do and turn around and go back to Ke'e beach.
The trail is 11 miles long and most doing the full 22 miles round trip usually spend the night at the turn around. It is rated one of the best hikes in the world. I have yet to take the time to do the whole hike....just the day hike to the fall and back.
If you do go back, do the Awa'Awapuhi trail. End up standing on a 3000 ft tall cliff looking down at tour helicopters that look like ants flying in the gorge below.
YouTube that trail name. Plenty of good videos.
The trail is 11 miles long and most doing the full 22 miles round trip usually spend the night at the turn around. It is rated one of the best hikes in the world. I have yet to take the time to do the whole hike....just the day hike to the fall and back.
If you do go back, do the Awa'Awapuhi trail. End up standing on a 3000 ft tall cliff looking down at tour helicopters that look like ants flying in the gorge below.
YouTube that trail name. Plenty of good videos.
Posted on 3/12/14 at 2:11 am to TheBigHurt
Poke in Koloa town is amazing, also Da crack for fish tacos are the best on the island.
I disagree with the poster who said Poipu is more remote than Princeville. I'd argue that after Lihue it is Poipu that is next busiest. I used to go for work out there to PMRF Barking Sands and stay in Poipu. They have a number if villas you can rent with full kitchens. The villas at Poipu Kai were our preferred accommodation and when asking for the government rate, they never checked for proof.
Take the time to visit Waimea Canyon, it's beautiful. The island is just fantastic. Enjoy!
I disagree with the poster who said Poipu is more remote than Princeville. I'd argue that after Lihue it is Poipu that is next busiest. I used to go for work out there to PMRF Barking Sands and stay in Poipu. They have a number if villas you can rent with full kitchens. The villas at Poipu Kai were our preferred accommodation and when asking for the government rate, they never checked for proof.
Take the time to visit Waimea Canyon, it's beautiful. The island is just fantastic. Enjoy!
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