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THE SUNNY SOUTH SHORE Exploring the South Shore from Sunrise to Sunset
The Wintering Humpbacks The massive mammals return
Kaneiolouma
Rebirth of an ancient Hawaiian village in Poipu
Taste of Hawaii
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The Original Magazine of the Garden Island
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Contents FEATURE 12 Kauai’s Sunny South Shore
Exploring the south shore from sunrise to sunset.
FEATURE 24 Whales of Winter
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The massive mammals return
COLUMNS
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KAUAI STORIES Kaneiolouma - ancient Hawaiian village
SECTIONS RECREATION 18
Flying High Over Kauai
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Waterfalls of Kauai
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Kauai ... Hawaii’s Tropical Playground
COMMUNITY 42
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The Sunny South Shore
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Exploring Poipu/Koloa from Sunrise to Sunset
Popping rocks, leaping locals, and spectacular sunsets are just some of what sunny Poipu has to offer beyond golf, sand, and sea. This article offers a day’s worth of Poipu’s incredible natural beauty as well as a few man-made points of interest.
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oipu’s south-facing location makes this beach community one of the best settings on the island for viewing a tropical sunrise and sunset. Poipu’s south-facing orientation provides the greatest number of sunny days of any beach on the island, representing one of many Kauai microclimates. The trek to the south shore normally includes a drive down Maluhia Road (Route 520) through the splendid Tree Tunnel. Traveling West from Lihue, as you make the left turn from Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) onto Maluhia Road (Route 520), you plunge into a shadow and sun-dappled world created by towering eucalyptus trees (also referred to as swamp mahogany) that form a leafy canopy overhead. After about a mile, you emerge from this mesmerizing tunnel into bright sunshine and acres of former sugar cane land lining both sides of the road. The road ends at quaint Old Koloa Town. The ruins of Hawaii’s first sugar mill are on the right, and in a small,
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adjacent park, the history of the sugar industry and the Koloa area is engraved on a circular sculpture commemorating its historic past. Originally, a sugar plantation company town, Koloa is now a popular visitor stop. Restaurants, boutiques, and even a soap factory are housed in the festively painted and light-festooned buildings lining the street of Koloa. No doubt you will see some of Kauai’s ubiquitous wild chickens strutting about — a bizarre sight for most visitors who are accustomed to finding chickens only on farms or in their picnic basket. Why are there so many chickens, or Moa, as they are called in Hawaiian? Polynesians brought these wild fowl to the island hundreds of years ago and clearly, the Moa have thrived. From Koloa, continue south on Route 520 to the traffic circle, past Kukuiula and continue on Lawai Road. In about a mile, you will come to Prince Kuhio Park. A monument marks the continued on page 14 hawaiigateway.com
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Spouting Horn
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birthplace of Jonah Kalaniana’ole, the Territory of Hawaii’s first delegate to the U.S. Congress. Continue about another mile to Spouting Horn Beach Park. Spouting Horn is a naturally-occurring blowhole, caused by waves rushing through a lava tube. The wondrous result is a sort of mini Old Faithful, with seawater being thrust up in the air at unpredictable intervals, sometimes as much as 60 feet high. The bursts of water are preceded by a kind of burping, followed by an impressive whooshing or gushing sound as the water surges through the lava opening. According to one legend, these are the cries of a dragon god mourning the loss of his sisters. In another legend, a lizard goddess trapped in the lava tube by a clever fisherman is angrily growling. Now it’s time to hit the beach. Backtrack on Lawai Road to the traffic circle and turn right on Poipu Road. Make a right on
Hoowili Road, and a left on Hoone Road, which brings you to Poipu Beach. Park on Hoone Road, or in the public parking lot (next to Brennecke’s restaurant). Poipu Beach is near picture-perfect with golden sands gently sloping to calm, shallow waters. The beach is popular with swimmers, sunbathers, surfers, and the occasional monk seal. Snorkeling and diving are great fun, for there are many kinds of fish, lots of them darting and hiding among the nooks and crannies of the intricate lava formations. The South Shore’s bays create year-round ideal wave conditions for body boarders and surfers. Visitors will also find areas for picnicking and volleyball. Spend the rest of the day at the beach or head east on Poipu Road to Shipwreck Beach where you are in for a visual feast: a lovely curve of sand on Keoneloa Bay inviting the tropical Pacific ashore. Walking
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down the beach toward Makawehi Point (eastward), you will hear the surf make weird popping and cracking sounds as the waves wash over the volcanic rock and then recede back to the ocean. Look up to the cliff and you may see local boys joyfully leaping into the waters far below. This is the spot where Harrison Ford and Anne Heche jump into the ocean in the film Six Days, Seven Nights. Don’t try it. It’s extremely dangerous. After you’ve finished exploring the wonders of this bay, head back west to watch the sunset from a special spot. Take Poipu Road west, turn left onto Lawai Road, and continue for about half a mile, just passed the Beach House Restaurant on the left. There are spectacular ocean views from this beach spot. Look for the west-facing wall above the sand beach where you can sit comfortably to witness the awesome and inspirational beauty of a Poipu sunset. w hawaiigateway.com
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KAUAI STORIES
Kaneiolouma Rebirth of an ancient Hawaiian village in Poipu by Pamela Varma Brown, the publisher of “Kauai Stories,” a collection of 50 humorous, touching and inspiring personal stories told by Kauai people. www.kauaistories.net
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f you listen with your heart while walking near the ancient Hawaiian village of Kaneiolouma in Poipu on Kauai’s south shore, you will hear the sounds of this thriving Hawaiian community as it was when it was alive: Hawaiians speaking their own language; growing, catching and preparing their own food; pounding tree bark into kapa cloth for clothing; dancing hula; playing competitive sports (makahiki games) and praying to their gods. Kaneiolouma once spanned from mauka to makai (from the mountains to the ocean) about 600 years ago, a generous swath of land that contained all the resources required for life: waters from the mountains and rivers, land on which to grow food, the ocean abundant with sea life. But beginning in the mid-1800s when the Native Hawaiian lifestyle began moving toward the ways of the Western world, the jungle overtook Kaneiolouma, enshrouding it so densely that even those who drove to work daily in Poipu’s burgeoning visitor industry had no idea it was there, protecting the village for 150 years. “As kanaka (native Hawaiians) we always knew this village was here,” says Kauai son Rupert Rowe, 73, a tall man of few and well-chosen words who often wears his long white hair in a single braid, and under whose supervision restoration of Kaneiolouma is taking place through a stewardship agreement with the County of Kauai. “This is the only fully intact Hawaiian complex never destroyed by man,” Rupert says. “It was overlooked by progress of the Western world.” Guided in part by maps of the exterior of Kaneiolouma, drawn by Hawaiian Henry E.P. Kekahuna in 1959 when the village was already overgrown, Rupert and his team of experts are reconstructing a small part of the settlement to make it as it once was. “There are two big taro patches in here, remains of a fishpond, a natural spring, 17 house sites, 23 idol sites and a heiau (Hawaiian place of worship),” Rupert says of the 13-acre site. “Until about September of 2013 when we knocked down all the brush growing along Poipu Road, you would never have known.” Rupert and his well-organized team of professionals have built handsome perimeter rock walls, matching ones they found still intact when they cleared all overgrowth. “These original rock walls, they were all in beautiful shape when we removed the kiawe, mango, plum and banyan trees,” Rupert says. “Any indentations in
and one for wahine (women) demonstrating the art of kapa-making, pounding tree bark until it is so soft and pliable that it is wearable as clothing. He plans to have this all complete within four years, in time to celebrate the return of the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokulea that is leaving soon on its worldwide journey. Rupert and his team are also eyeing the adjacent property on which a surf shop sits and are hopeful that’s where they will site the cultural center. “It’s zoned Open, Public Culture, so it gives us an opportunity to negotiate with the landowner from the culture’s point of view,” he says.
Gift from Hawaii Island
The ancient Hawaiian village of Kaneiolouma in Poipu, seen in this October 2013 aerial view, was recently cleared of thick vegetation that had hidden it from sight for decades. the walls were from trees that had fallen down through the years.” Rupert’s team has removed most of the invasive species and are replanting with Niihau palms, plumeria, native white hibiscus and kukui nut trees. A couple of the kukui nut trees’ roots are touching the water table, allowing them to grow much taller in the past two years than most trees normally would in that span of time, a visual metaphor for the rebirth of this Hawaiian village and the Hawaiian culture as a whole. As part of his vision, Rupert will have constructed an interpretive cultural visitors center and two ancient-style Hawaiian houses, one for kane (men) to showcase traditional carving skills
“When you respect one’s past and understand that they have a future, then all can profit by it.” – Rupert Rowe
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Bringing back some of the character of days when Kaneiolouma was a vital community are four recently carved 16-foot tall kii (similar to tiki) that were erected in a private ceremony in July 2013, towering above and marking the entrance to the Hawaiian village. The kii were a gift from the Big Island of Hawaii, Rupert says, returning a centuries-old favor in which a Kauai kahuna (priest) built a heiau for King Kamehameha in exchange for the warrior king’s promise that he would never invade Kauai. “And Kamehameha never invaded us,” Rupert says, smiling. The kii facing east with eyes that appear to contain the sky represents the Hawaiian god Kane, “the giver of life,” Rupert says. “His home is Mount Waialeale.” The other kii represent gods Lono (peace and prosperity), Kanaloa (the ocean) and Ku (war). “At certain times of the year, the kii line up with the stars. They will tell you how to make your journey to wherever you need to go,” Rupert says. “If you’re going to go to Tahiti or Tonga or New Zealand, everything lines up here.” Rupert looks forward to sharing Kaneiolouma and Hawaiian culture with everyone who comes to Kauai. “This place is for all of Hawaii, not just one particular culture. You must include all ‘those who is and those who ain’t’ to become one, so you can receive the same energy from those who are. That’s the motive of putting something like this together,” Rupert says. “Mana is respect. When you respect one’s past and understand that they have a future, then all can profit by it.” To learn more or to donate, visit: www.kaneiolouma.org hawaiigateway.com
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Flying High Above Kauai
“Learning to fly ... but I ain’t got wings. Coming down ... is the hardest thing.” Tom Petty’s words will have you nodding in agreement as you’re listening to his song while up in the air, touring Kauai by helicopter. “Coming down” is definitely the hardest thing - you won’t want the tour to end. Waialeale Crater
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f you do one thing while you’re on Kauai, take an aerial ride! While the faint of heart may dismiss it as too daring, this is an adventure for anyone—young or old, timid or brave. The seasoned and experienced pilots and stringent safety standards adhered to by the top-notched mechanics insure a safe sky tour. With about 80% of the island inaccessible by foot, the only way to truly see Kauai in all its splendor is by air. There’s nothing like a bird’s eye view to make you appreciate and realize the full beauty of the island. Seated in a million-dollar aircraft designed for comfort and visibility, four to six passengers plus the pilot ride in style. You wear headsets through which fitting music personally selected by the pilot plays, while you are transported to places so pristine they seem part of another world. If you can find your voice, you can ask questions via a microphone.
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Upon takeoff, any fears of flying fade quickly and turn to fascination at the stunning scenery set before you like a feast for your eyes. Majestic mountains abundantly adorned with a thousand shades of green touch the sky. As you stare awestruck at these wonders of nature, your pilot points out the names and history of the locations below. Trying to absorb the pilot’s words and take in the breathtaking beauty all around you is nearly overwhelming - thank goodness there’s not a test at the end! Watch as endless rivers and streams meander through verdant valleys, undisturbed and unseen by man, save those blessed enough to hover in the sky above, some falling hundreds of feet and landing in refreshing pools into which one can only dream of diving. From Lihue, you begin your trip by flying over Nawiliwili and continued on page 20
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The Time of Your Life
Nualolo Valley Awaawapuhi Valley
Amazings aerial views of Awaawapuhi and Nualolo Valleys on the NaPali Coast continued from page 18
the Menehune Fishpond along a the Hoary Head Mountain Range so close you can almost reach out and touch them. You realize the pilot must have the best job on the island - it’s no wonder he’s so relaxed and friendly, the laid-back island attitude that draws so many to this tropical paradise. Filling you in on all sorts of facts, both funny and informative. Pilots expertly guide the helicopter through Hanapepe Valley, pointing out Manawaiopuna Falls, aka the Jurassic Park waterfall, and the huge expanse of acreage owned by the Robinson family, which was the last sugar plantation in operation on Kauai. From there, green fields are replaced by the red dirt and rocky peaks of Waimea Canyon, first called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” by Mark Twain in the 1800s. The canyon’s vertical drops and sheer rock walls, the result of millions of years of erosion, are stunning from ground level - but who knew it could be this beautiful? Passing over hiking trails and the NASA Tracking Station in Kokee, the helicopter approaches the world-famous Na Pali Coast. Flying into Nualolo Valley, or the Valley of the Lost Tribe, the pilot points out the ancient agricultural terraces. Alone black goat regards us without interest from an impossibly narrow ledge, proof that this valley is still inhabited, if only by goats and pigs. Continuing down the coast past Honopu Beach, site of myriad movies, the mood becomes serious, as the fluted cliffs above Kalalau Valley, appropriately called the cathedrals, come into view. These lofty points do indeed inspire a holy, almost sacred reverence. This is one place that can actually be visited on foot, buy only if you hike 12 miles down a narrow, harrowing trail that winds in and out of valleys and along the thousand-plus-foot-tall mountain ledge (a permit is required for this hike). Peering into the crystal blue aquamarine ocean at times reveals whales, dolphins and sea turtles magnificently frolicking in the waters below. Heading inland above Kee Beach, there is still more to see. Passing by the “weeping wall,” so called because of its countless waterfalls, the tour makes its way through Hanalei Valley with its more than 120 different ferns and plants. We arrive at Waialeale Crater, known as the wettest spot on earth with an average of 450 inches of rainfall per year. This Misty, cloud-covered and secluded site was thought to be the spot where the gods made decisions and was considered sacred. The Kilohana Crater and Wailua Falls are just two more highlights of the helicopter experience. With a handful of companies offering tours, you’ll have no problem “getting aerial” and will be
left with a rejuvenated, exhilarated feeling and a newfound sense of wonder at the world.
fixed-wing airplanes
A slower, more relaxed adventure by air is via a small, fixedwing airplane or an open cockpit biplane. Fixed-wing air tours are 45 minutes to one hour long and cover the entire island of Kauai. Also available are private charter biplanes, departing from Lihue, which allow customized flights. These planes are built to emulate aircraft from the 1930s and 1940s, but with modern modifications for safety and comfort. Standard, pre-designed sightseeing flights of the island from 30 minutes to one hour long are also available.
One of the main reasons visitors choose Kauai as their vacation destination is the island’s incomparable natural beauty.
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ultralights
For those who have dreamed of being able to fly, the Ultralight “Trike” – an open-air twoperson engine-powered hang glider -- emulates the experience. The Ultralight is as close to real flying (as in, “I’m a bird!”) as you may ever experience. Combine the thrill of this openair, wind-in-your-hair ride with Kauai’s spectacular scenery and you have an experience better than any dream. The craft is stable, considered to be safer than hang-gliding, features the latest digital instrumentation and global positioning systems, and is engine-powered. The Ultralight takes off and lands on regular runways and has parachutes onboard for safety. If you’ve seen the movie Fly Away Home, the contraption that Jeff Daniels flies to lead a flock of orphaned Canadian geese home (though not on Kauai) is an Ultralight. In addition to incredible landscapes, the tours also include lessons in Hawaiian pronunciation, geography, history, biology, ecology, and the legends and myths of the islands. While tour prices may vary, when you break it down per minute, “It’s actually less expensive than a three-minute Disneyland ride,” one tour operator explained. Most companies offer DVD’s of your flight. You can take it home and enjoy reliving your flight and sharing the details with family and friends in your own living room. From takeoff to landing, these rides are an experience that won’t soon be forgotten, as it leaves you flying high hours after your feet have touched the ground. And again, as you approach the landing deck, you’ll find yourself agreeing with the music. This time maybe it’s Green Day, declaring, “I hope you had the time of your life.” No doubt, you did. x
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Whales of Winter The massive humpbacks return Hawaiian Islands are the favorite vacation spot for nearly 10,000 humpback whales every year, and right now during winter is the perfect time to welcome them back. While you were here on the Garden Island, you have the opportunity for an amazing encounter.
Hawaiian Name:
Ko h o l a
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M e g a p t e ra N o v a e a n g l i a e
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U n d e r w a t e r: Gestation:
90% of their lives 11 to 12 months
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itnessing the majestic humpback whale for the first time is awe inspiring — even if just as a flash of an enormous tailfin glimpsed from the shoreline or as a white puff of spouting off in the watery distance. The humpback displays a grace of movement that belies its huge size. One of the largest mammals in the world, the humpback can reach 50 feet in length (the height of a fivestory building) and weigh up to 40 tons.
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very fall, the humpback whales leave their Alaskan feeding grounds to journey south to the waters of the Hawaiian Islands. At a speed of about 5 miles per hour, their trek takes approximately a month. The warm, shallow waters of Hawaii are the whales’ preferred breeding grounds where they mate, birth, and nurse their young. Although the humpbacks are quite active during their Hawaii vacation, they rarely eat. Whales can been seen up close in the Hawaiian Islands from November to March, and sometimes as late as May. Humpbacks are “baleen” whales. The baleen is a mouth structure similar to a comb that acts as a sieve for straining ocean water to capture the thousands of pounds of krill, plankton, and small fish whales eat every day. The humpback’s scientific classification is Megaptera novaengliae, meaning “BigWinged New Englander.” The name refers to the size of the whale’s huge flippers and the fact that one of the first sightings of this species was off the New England coast. The name “humpback” comes from the characteristic high humping or arching of the whale’s back when diving. The body is black on the upper side, and mottled black and white on the under side. This color pattern extends to the fluke (tail), and can vary so distinctly that, along with scars, these markings are used to identify individual whales. Natural show-offs, humpbacks display their playful behavior with breaching (jumping out of the water), fin slapping,
tail sailing, and other surface antics. The rumble generated by a slap on the water of the whale’s huge tail fluke can be detected for miles. This is called lobtailing. Some scientists believe it is a display of territory, while others think it is a welcoming gesture. Humpbacks can often be seen rolling onto their sides, slowly slapping the water with one or both pectoral fins, which can measure up to 20 feet long. Calves practice their jumps over and over again, leaping into the air seemingly for the sheer joy of it, as their mothers patiently glide along beside them. Small groups of males chase after a single female in hopes of winning her over. Breaching is without a doubt the most impressive behavior of the humpback whale as it rockets its body out of the water 20 or 30 feet into the air, sometimes twisting as it rises, then crashes thunderously back into the sea. Researchers do not understand the meaning of this behavior, but they think it may involve courtship or simple playfulness. A sure sign that whales are nearby is the white, v-shaped spouting created by the double blowhole of the baleen whale. Whales breathe through these blowholes, not their mouths, and the visible spray is the moist air they exhale, appearing as condensation. This mist is, of course, what led whalers to declare, “Thar she blows!” Since 1970, the humpback whale has been designated as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Because their feeding, mating, and calving grounds
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are close to shore and because they are slow swimmers, humpback whales were an easy target for whalers. Between 1905 and 1965, 28,000 humpback whales were slaughtered. The International Whaling Commission (IWC) gave them worldwide protection status in 1966. Scientists estimate that twothirds of the entire North Pacific humpback whale population (approximately 4,000 to 5,000 whales) migrates to Hawaiian waters each year to breed, calve, and nurse their young. In 1992, Congress, in consultation with the State of Hawaii, designated the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary for protecting the humpback whale and its habitat. The sanctuary is comprised of five separate, relatively shallow offshore areas abutting six of the major islands of the State of Hawaii. The mighty humpback can be seen all around Kauai’s shores, either from land or from sea. For the best whale watching from land, choose a calm day and any oceanside spot as an observation point. It helps to be elevated, such a on a hill, with an unobstructed view. Looking for whales from a boat is definitely more exciting. You can choose from a zippy rubber zodiac raft, a smooth and silent catamaran, or a boat. Ocean craft are not permitted to come closer than 100 feet, but occasionally a curious whale will approach a vessel. The island’s tour companies present a variety of family and adventure excursions, sunset cruises, and eco tours. Those whose trip to Hawaii includes a stop on the Big Island will want to visit the Hawaiian Humpback Whale Center at Waikoloa Beach Hotel. A partnership with the National Marine Whale Sanctuary, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Ocean Sports, the center’s mission is to educate the public about Hawaii’s humpback whale population and ocean environment through extraordinary photos and the latest scientific research. Admission to the Whale Center is free. If you have the good fortune to be on Kauai during the humpback whale’s winter sojourn, keep scanning the ocean with your eyes, or better yet, get out on the water for an amazing close-up encounter with these beautiful behemoths. W hawaiigateway.com
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The allure of a tropical waterfall cannot be denied. Its raw power reaches deep into the soul and connects to a place that spans far back into our collective memory, when we were closer to nature. Waterfalls are inspirational, romantic, and exciting -- much the opposite of daily life’s cement, steel, asphalt, glass, and plastic. Kauai is famous for its waterfalls, many of which have appeared in feature films such as Jurassic Park (Manawaiopuna Falls, accessible only by helicopter) and Six Days Seven Nights (accessible on ATV tours of a former sugar cane plantation). Many of Kauai’s falls are easy to access by car or on foot. Here are the best-known falls to get you started: Waipoo, Waimea Canyon (800 ft.)
Along the way to this waterfall, you are treated to breathtaking views of the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” patches of beautiful wild ginger, and the occasional goat and nene (Hawaiian goose). Getting there: A 2-3 hour strenuous hike starting at the 15-mile marker on Waimea Canyon Road brings you to the top of the twostep plunge of Waipoo Falls. (Photo on page 38)
Hanakapiai Falls, North Shore (300 ft.)
Stunning views of the Na Pali Coast along the Kalalau Trail are a bonus on the way to Hanakapiai Falls. The reward for a trek to this waterfall is a long, silvery ribbon of water gushing into a large, cool pool, into which you may be happy to throw yourself after the 4-mile hike. This is tropical paradise, complete with large flat boulders for sunbathing, and fringing trees for shade. The hike is a strenuous and fatiguing up-and-downhill two-mile trip inland from Hanakapiai Beach, itself a challenging 2-mile coastal hike from the trail head at Kee Beach. Getting there: Take Highway 560 towards the North Shore. Park at the end of the road at Kee Beach, which is a slow 10 miles past the Hanalei River bridge.
Hanakapiai Falls
W a i l ua F a l l s Wailua Falls, Wailua Valley (115 ft.)
The twin Wailua falls will be recognized as the establishing shot for the television show “Fantasy Island.” Swimmers may often be seen in the pool at the bottom or farther down river. Getting there: Take Kuhio Highway north out of Lihue, past Wilcox Hospital, down to the bottom of the hill. Turn mauka (towards the mountain) on Highway 583 and proceed to the falls.
Opaekaa Falls, Wailua Valley (150 ft.)
A lacy splash of waterfall that can be thunderous during a storm, Opaekaa Falls is one of the most well known on the Garden Island. Getting there: From Lihue, take Kuhio Highway north; turn mauka (towards the mountains) on Kuamoo Road. You can drive right up to the lookout for the waterfall, on the right.
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Breathtaking ocean, mountain and nature views from this 4BD/3BA, pool and pool house custom built home. Separate media room and office. Pool house offers bath, outside shower, wet bar. Pool is solar heated with ocean views. All this is situated on 3.94 acres of lush green land. The home features soaring ceilings, crown moldings with tile and hardwood floors. Relax into the Hawaiian lifestyle in this one of a kind secluded yet convenient to Poipu property. Co-listed with Christina Appleby 635-8181.
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Stunning ocean views in this spacious 3BD/2BA exotic home. Home features an open living and entertaining area with hardwood floors, granite countertops, imported doors and design accents, lava rock shower and whirlpool spa tub. Over 1,000 sq ft of deck space and lots of room to an gro gr grow. o Beautifully landscaped level la an lot lo ot for pool or fruit tre tr trees. e Architectural drawings available drra dra forr expansion of fo living lilivi vi space.
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MLS 269518 • SUNSET KAHILI POIPU UNIT 103
What a gem and what a price. White water and sunset views. Watch the whales and dancing dolphins from your balcony overlooking the pool out to the ocean. This is a sweet one bedroom unit on the first floor with ocean views and great access. All tile kitchen and bath with spacious bedroom and for that additional guest a comfortable sleep sofa. Right in the heart of Poipu Beach this well rented unit can be just what you need to make you and your guests comfortable on Kauai. Leasehold expires 2042.
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MLS 275809 • KEKAHA SUNSET • LAND: 10,000 SQ.FT.
Pristine, charming 3BD/2BA beach home with open living and dining. Maintained immaculately. All the charm of yesteryear with the conveniences of today. Small ocean view from your back lanai with short walk to sandy beach from your private green oasis. Completely fenced with redwood and chain link, you have security and a safe haven for your pet. A separate garage to protect your car from the sun and safely store tools. Outdoor shower to wash off that white Kekaha sand. Beach living at it’s best.
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MLS 268042 • LAWAI VALLEY • LAND: 2.676 ACRES
A long curved palm lineddriveway leads to this private estate. The 3,118 sf home wtih 4BD/3BA is unit 1 of a three unit CPR in process of state approval. A workshop is located behind the home. Since the final public report has not been issued, we are only able to take reservations at this time. No deposits. depp de Proof off cash funds, as well as a preas qualifi quaa cation letter qu must mu accompany any aanny reservation reqq rre request. Seller will renn property to rre rent ppot potential buyer until fifina nal nnaa public report is isssuu This may take issued. thrr or four months. tth Francis “Rusty” Hutchinson, RA 808-652-0914 three
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MLS 274556 • KEKAHA OCEAN WALK
Enjoy Sunny Kekaha, with walks on the beach and fun in the surf. Ocean views from this lovely 3BD/3BA home with 3 car garages. 2 story home with spacious feel offers ocean views from the kitchen, living and dining rooms. Private separate covered BBQ & ddining area. Open floor flf o plan with 9’ ceilings with tile cei ce i & laminate floors. New Nee stainless steel appliances. Two ap outdoor showers ou ou with w t hot water. wi Two Tw laundry areas. Tw Public access to P Pu beach is directly be across a r steet. ac
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ASTOUNDING OCEAN SIDE RETREAT IN SUNNY POIPU
This custom ocean side property has many features such as Gated Entry, Pool and Spa, Separate Guest Cottage, Security System, Air Conditioning, Open Living Concept and much, much more. MLS 271402 Asking $5,995,000 (FS)
FABULOUS PACIFIC OCEAN VIEWS:
This Poipu Property is situated up next to Poipu Crater and the views are spectacular … all the way to Ni‘ihau! 3BD/3BA with 2 separate living areas, 2 lanais, a pool and walking distance to the beach and the Grand Hyatt. This is Hawaiiana at its BEST on the sunny side of Kauai!!!! This home is in an active vacation rental program so it may be difficult to see. MLS 269459 Asking $2,300,000 (FS)
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This is a real contractor’s opportunity and one not to be missed! Over two acres of land with R-10 zoning. There are three existing townhomes included in this purchase. They are each 1,286 sq. ft., beautifully appointed and the high ceilings are another plus ... don’t forget the attached two-car garages. Great Rentals! MLS 271397 Asking $3,500,000 (FS).
KOLOA ESTATES “Hale O‘io‘ina”
This beautiful custom home has so much to offer…Ocean Views, 3-bds/3-bths, ½ acre of land, Rights to Kukui’ula. If you are looking for location and the best that Kauai has to offer than you just may have found home. Please call for MLS information. Asking $1,549,000 (FS).
GREAT LOCATION IN THE HEART OF LIHUE
Beautifully remodeled 2BD/2BA condo in the heart of Lihue. Close to 1,100 sq.ft. of living space. Kalapaki Villas is anchored by beautiful majestic Banyans. This property is close to Shopping, Beaches and Entertainment ... it is all about location & island lifestyle! MLS 274085 Asking $290,750 (FS)
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ISLAND PACIFIC PROPERTIES
KA‘IULANI AT PRINCEVILLE
Ka’iulani is a destination that you are looking for on the North Shore of Kauai. This spacious home is close to 2,900 sq. ft. of living with 3BD/3.5BA. The custom upgrades to this property built in 2008 include audio/stereo system, flooring, drapery, baths and much, much more! Did I mention the views??? MLS 274086 Asking $1,499,999 (FS)
RECREATION
Kauai ... Hawaii’s Tropical Playground Map, compass, and a keen sense of adventure are some tools you can use to chart your pass through the Kauai wilderness.
The area in and around the lush Hanalei Valley offers a traveller a variety of river and mountain adventures.
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uch of Kauai is privately owned and therefore inaccessible to the independent traveler, but luckily, many guided tours offer to transport you to inaccessible areas or jungles, waterfalls, private beaches and breathtaking vistas await. From kayaks to bicycles, there are many interesting ways to access the islands lush, tropical interior.
The most up-close and personal way to see the island is on foot, and what better way than with an experienced guide who has spent years studying Kauai. These highly personalize hikes lead you on harder to find mountain, canyon and cliff trails and offer fascinating information about the plants, animals, and geography of the island. For those who prefer to pedal, there are a couple of exciting tours to get you around and out of town. If you enjoy the wind on your face, try riding a bicycle 13 miles down the winding road that skirts alongside the Waimea Canyon. Tours leave in the early morning and the late afternoon when
the sun most poignantly illuminates the reds and oranges of the canyons soil. Not to worry, breaks are maintained on a daily basis. If you like to bike but have slighted accraphobic inclinations, another bicycle company leads tours on flatter private plantation roads. Learn about the history of a converted plantation of riding by reservoirs, coffee fields, and threw a one-half mile long tunnel cut into the Haupu mountain range. This tour concludes with a swim and lunch at a secret beach cove. Two wheels too few question try a four wheel adventure on a TV. This is a great activity even when the skies are gray and the ground turns the renter to read much. The bikes are easy to operate, and if you have no prior experience, ask your guide for the automatic option and away you go into Kauai’s lush jungle. ATV tours lead you through private state lands, into the islands interior, to waterfalls and along mountain ridges. There are quite a few choices of where to go and what to see on an ATV, but there is no choice other than to have fun. Visitors who like the idea of four wheels, you prefer a more conventional means of transport may consider a four wheel van to. Despite an occasional unavoidable bump in the road, these tours offer continued on page 38
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WAIMEA CANYON & MAHAULEPU PHOTOS: KERRY ODA FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Above: Waipoo Falls, Waimea Canyon. Top: From the cliffs above Mahaulepu Beach. Bottom: Scenes from Jurasic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed on the sloping green pastures of the Haupu Mountain Range. continued from page 36
the most comfortable option for exploring Kauai’s backcountry. Be sure to look for a good guide to take you to the other side of the gates that so many visitors and even local able to enter. Cowboys and cowgirls like to saddle up to explore the island. On Kauai’s south side, ride along the beautifully sculptured Mahaulepu cliffs, overlooking white sandy beaches and views of the Hoary Head Mountains. On the lush north shore gaze upon the majestic mountains around Hanalei and the green taro field patches in the valley below. A final stop might be a swim in a clear, cool, freshwater pool beneath cascading waterfalls. In the evening to try away and ride barbecue or for those seeking an authentic country experience rise with the sun and help ranchers drive the cattle across green pastures to their home pens. For the Pisces at heart, a kayak ride provides a more desirable alternative to find hidden waterfalls. Afraid of The River Wild? There is absolutely nothing like that on Kauai. Try kayaking through thick hau forests while cruising up the Huleia, Wailua, Hanalei and Kalihiwai rivers. One little note: many companies have sprouted up through the years, so in order to get the best and safest, ask questions, choose larger kayak companies and a guide who has been on the island for a while. An infinite number of wilderness activities exist. However if getting your feet dirty provokes only visions of scrubbing stains out of your shoes in your hotel room sink, then take a bus, van ride, or taxi 38 • Kauai Magazine • October / November / December 2014
tour of the island. On these tours you can see the sights, leave the driving to the driver and relax while learning fascinating information about the island. There is a family business that entertains with Hollywood tales, hula dancing, and live entertainment on their daily boat tours of the Wailua River to the lovely Fern Grotto. Expect a smooth ride cruising the river and a flatbottom boat view a variety of ferns growing inside a naturally formed cave. And of course there’s the “Hawaiian Wedding Song” at the Fern grotto. Kauai’s green rolling hills are reminders of the time, not so very long ago, but sugar was king and agriculture was the major economic resource of this island. Now sugar crops have faded into the distance providing a scenic backdrop for visitors and a reminder of times past. Finally, an overview of the Garden Island is incomplete without mentioning the various garden tours available. Kauai’s gardens vary from state gardens complete with water sculptures and mazes, scientific resources of endangered plant species, to cultural preservation of ancient Hawaiian agricultural systems. A tour to any one of the island’s gardens will be sure to educate, delight your senses and transport you to Hawaii’s tropical Eden. No matter how you do it, Kauai wilderness is a playground waiting for you. While on island be sure to get out and enjoy! d
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COMMUNITY Taste of Hawaii’s “Ultimate Sunday Brunch” The Votes are in for Hawaii’s Best Chefs and their Dishes
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eaturing 50 food stations staffed by some of the best chefs in Hawaii cooking for you “live” on the beautiful grounds of Smith’s Tropical Paradise. Sample culinary delights all afternoon, and then vote, letting the chefs know what you think. Dishes include island-style specialties like shrimp, scallops, beef, veggies, pasta, salads, desserts, and more. Beverage stations include: beer, wine, coffee drinks, juice, soft drinks, and water. Shoppers can visit the silent auction between bites to find bargains and Kauai souvenirs. Music performed at several bandstands throughout the park completes the festive, upscale garden-party atmosphere. The Taste of Hawaii is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kapaa, a non-profit network of business professionals who raise funds to do charitable works on Kauai and overseas. Next year’s Taste of Hawaii will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the flat-fee, all-you-caneat event are available through the Rotary Club of Kapaa. For more information, visit their website at: www.tasteofhawaii.com
OVERALL AWARDS People’s Choice (Overall): Favorite New Discovery: Best Presentation: Best “Aloha Spirit” Booth:
The Taste of Hawaii is one of Kauai’s signature annual fund-raising events, billed as the Ultimate Sunday Brunch. The results of the 2014 Taste of Hawaii event appear below. Ballots were submitted during the event on Sunday, June 1, 2014. RESTAURANT
CHEF
Hukilau Lanai
Adam Phelps
Green Pig
Erron Star Depew, Jake Depew, Faith Kinimaka Lopez
The Fairmont Kea Lani
Tylun Pang
Kawaii Cupcake
Christine Ichikawa
“FAVORITES”
RESTAURANT
SPECIALTY
CHEF
Dessert:
Kawaii Cupcake
Variety of delicious cupcakes
Christine Ichikawa
Seafood:
Pacos Tacos
Fish Tacos
Paco & Tony Aguilar
Green Pig
BBQ Open-faced Pork Sliders / Ranch fried Mac-n-Cheese
Depew & Lopez
Heartflame Bakery
Vegetarian Gluten Free Savory Focaccia
Susan “Shelsea” Fein
Meat/Poultry: Vegetarian: “FAVORITE” BEVERAGES
BREWER/PROVIDER
Beer:
Kauai Beer Company
An assortment of locally brewed beers
Wine:
Nani Moon Mead
A variety of Nani Moon Meads wines
Rainbeau Jo’s
Iced Coffees
Non-Alcoholic: Water:
Hawaii Volcanic Water
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