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OK we decided to add Kauai to our Hawaiian Islands vacation.

Anyone have any "must sees"???

not a clue.... haven't been there, YET....

bring back info for the rest of us.

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:not a clue.... haven't been there, YET....

bring back info for the rest of us.

Will do! You still planning to be my guide on Oahu

nutmeg wrote:OK we decided to add Kauai to our Hawaiian Islands vacation.

Anyone have any "must sees"???

We've stayed on the north side of the island. It's not as popular and much more quiet than the south side but it really grew on us. We stayed just past Hanelai Bay--quite a ride from the airport so we pretty much stayed put, but we enjoyed the balance of activity and relaxing. At the very end of the road is a state park with beach and hiking trails up along the west coast. If you hike, make sure you bring plenty of snacks and water. Also did a hike/kayak trip (Princeville Ranch, I think) that was really good. They told you about the flora/fauna along the way and you hiked to a nice water hole where they fed you a really nice lunch. The lighthouse was also nice but that was probably because the school of dolphins swimming around while we were there put on a nice show.

Have a great time -- IMHO you can't go wrong visiting anyplace in Hawaii!!

nutmeg wrote:

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:not a clue.... haven't been there, YET....

bring back info for the rest of us.

Will do! You still planning to be my guide on Oahu

Of course!

Jollymom21 wrote:

nutmeg wrote:OK we decided to add Kauai to our Hawaiian Islands vacation.

Anyone have any "must sees"???

We've stayed on the north side of the island. It's not as popular and much more quiet than the south side but it really grew on us. We stayed just past Hanelai Bay--quite a ride from the airport so we pretty much stayed put, but we enjoyed the balance of activity and relaxing. At the very end of the road is a state park with beach and hiking trails up along the west coast. If you hike, make sure you bring plenty of snacks and water. Also did a hike/kayak trip (Princeville Ranch, I think) that was really good. They told you about the flora/fauna along the way and you hiked to a nice water hole where they fed you a really nice lunch. The lighthouse was also nice but that was probably because the school of dolphins swimming around while we were there put on a nice show.

Have a great time -- IMHO you can't go wrong visiting anyplace in Hawaii!!

Thanks! We will be staying on the east coast. But we plan on getting around the island as much as possible

We had a fun day there with Captain Andy...

http://www.napali.com/kauaisailing/napa ... ture_w.php

nutmeg wrote:

Jollymom21 wrote:

nutmeg wrote:OK we decided to add Kauai to our Hawaiian Islands vacation.

Anyone have any "must sees"???

We've stayed on the north side of the island. It's not as popular and much more quiet than the south side but it really grew on us. We stayed just past Hanelai Bay--quite a ride from the airport so we pretty much stayed put, but we enjoyed the balance of activity and relaxing. At the very end of the road is a state park with beach and hiking trails up along the west coast. If you hike, make sure you bring plenty of snacks and water. Also did a hike/kayak trip (Princeville Ranch, I think) that was really good. They told you about the flora/fauna along the way and you hiked to a nice water hole where they fed you a really nice lunch. The lighthouse was also nice but that was probably because the school of dolphins swimming around while we were there put on a nice show.

Have a great time -- IMHO you can't go wrong visiting anyplace in Hawaii!!

Thanks! We will be staying on the east coast. But we plan on getting around the island as much as possible

Aloha! Thought of a couple of more things--one thing we didn't get to because of distance was the "Little Grand Canyon" which I believe is on the south west side of the island. We heard it was really great. The Fern Grotto is probably near where you'll be and is probably more touristy but still nice (esp. since we got to see a wedding while there). Aww factor!!:)

spainjane wrote:We had a fun day there with Captain Andy...

http://www.napali.com/kauaisailing/napa ... ture_w.php

Thanks! That looks really cool! Should be a good time of year to see lots of whales....

You should see the fern grottos on the North Shore-
Of course, Wiamea Canyon is Kauai's biggest attraction. It's called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Go there once and you'll see why.
I also recommend a boat trip on the Wialua River.
A trip to the Spouting Horn too.

One more thing-90% of the island is inaccessible by land-the only way around the island is the highway that circumvents the coast line. You really should take a helicopter tour over the island, which includes a flyover of Mt. Waialeale (pronounced Y-ALI-ALI). It's the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of just over 500 inches.

Whatever you do, have fun, and when you get back, let me know how you liked it.

I spent a wonderful day there on my visit to Oahu.... hopped a flight @ 5 am... spent the day snorkling in the tunnels and took a zodiac ride to see the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific..." Stopped for lunch in Hanalai (Yep...the place Puff the Magic Dragon was from).... showered in a public beach house.... had a fabulous dinner at Charos place.... and flew out at 10pm. It wasnt a long stay...but what a wonderful fun day!

Wino you know wrote:You should see the fern grottos on the North Shore-
Of course, Wiamea Canyon is Kauai's biggest attraction. It's called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Go there once and you'll see why.
I also recommend a boat trip on the Wialua River.
A trip to the Spouting Horn too.

One more thing-90% of the island is inaccessible by land-the only way around the island is the highway that circumvents the coast line. You really should take a helicopter tour over the island, which includes a flyover of Mt. Waialeale (pronounced Y-ALI-ALI). It's the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of just over 500 inches.

Whatever you do, have fun, and when you get back, let me know how you liked it.

We will be staying close to the Wialua River and the Spouting Horn is not too far either I believe. We plan to Kayak the river and see the fern grotto. Everyone raves about the canyon so we'll try to see that as well. We are going to try to do some geocaching while we are that so that should get us out and about.

my folks just got back from there and loved the helicopter ride they had over the island.

nutmeg wrote:

Wino you know wrote:You should see the fern grottos on the North Shore-
Of course, Wiamea Canyon is Kauai's biggest attraction. It's called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Go there once and you'll see why.
I also recommend a boat trip on the Wialua River.
A trip to the Spouting Horn too.

One more thing-90% of the island is inaccessible by land-the only way around the island is the highway that circumvents the coast line. You really should take a helicopter tour over the island, which includes a flyover of Mt. Waialeale (pronounced Y-ALI-ALI). It's the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of just over 500 inches.

Whatever you do, have fun, and when you get back, let me know how you liked it.

We will be staying close to the Wialua River and the Spouting Horn is not too far either I believe. We plan to Kayak the river and see the fern grotto. Everyone raves about the canyon so we'll try to see that as well. We are going to try to do some geocaching while we are that so that should get us out and about.

It's like with anything, I guess-there's never enough time to do everything. It sounds like you have lots of fun already planned, so I know you're going to have a great time. Of course, you can always check the brochures when you get there for intresting things to see if you get curious. But three MUSTS while you're there-
the Wialua River boat cruise,
Wiamea Canyon
Helicopter tour of the interior of the island

I don't know how long you'll be there, but those three things you should be able to do in just two days, leaving the rest of the time to see the Fern Grottos, Spouting Horn, and whatever else you decide.
Be sure to tell me all about it when you get back. I haven't been jealous of anything in quite a while.

Wino you know wrote:

nutmeg wrote:

Wino you know wrote:You should see the fern grottos on the North Shore-
Of course, Wiamea Canyon is Kauai's biggest attraction. It's called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Go there once and you'll see why.
I also recommend a boat trip on the Wialua River.
A trip to the Spouting Horn too.

One more thing-90% of the island is inaccessible by land-the only way around the island is the highway that circumvents the coast line. You really should take a helicopter tour over the island, which includes a flyover of Mt. Waialeale (pronounced Y-ALI-ALI). It's the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of just over 500 inches.

Whatever you do, have fun, and when you get back, let me know how you liked it.

We will be staying close to the Wialua River and the Spouting Horn is not too far either I believe. We plan to Kayak the river and see the fern grotto. Everyone raves about the canyon so we'll try to see that as well. We are going to try to do some geocaching while we are that so that should get us out and about.

It's like with anything, I guess-there's never enough time to do everything. It sounds like you have lots of fun already planned, so I know you're going to have a great time. Of course, you can always check the brochures when you get there for intresting things to see if you get curious. But three MUSTS while you're there-
the Wialua River boat cruise,
Wiamea Canyon
Helicopter tour of the interior of the island

I don't know how long you'll be there, but those three things you should be able to do in just two days, leaving the rest of the time to see the Fern Grottos, Spouting Horn, and whatever else you decide.
Be sure to tell me all about it when you get back. I haven't been jealous of anything in quite a while.

You bet! You probably won't be able to stop me from talking about it!

nutmeg wrote:OK we decided to add Kauai to our Hawaiian Islands vacation.

Anyone have any "must sees"???

Do the Lava Slide.. (same one as on South Pacific)



Do paradisa Pacifica?? If it is still open a Mini PCC.

I haven't been since 1977

I first saw Smokey and the Bandit on Kauai..

the Wialua River boat cruise,
Wiamea Canyon
Helicopter tour of the interior of the island

all good Ideas..


I rode a Jet ski on the Wialua river for the first time..

nutmeg wrote: You bet! You probably won't be able to stop me from talking about it!

I wouldn't want to.
I'm jealous already.

1. Snorkle at Ke'e Beach... the water is clear and there are a ton of fish. if the current isn't too strong, you can cross the reef and there are usually some turtles swiming around.

2. Lunch at Ono Burger... little red shack on the side of the road. Great Burgers, shakes and fries.

3. Sunset dinner at the Beach House. Incredible view and a great meal.. ask for a table looking out toward the water.

4. Waimea Canyon... rent a Jeep and take a drive up the canyon... go all the way to the end of road and look out at the canyon and the pacific!