PHOTO GALLERY Kauai Panorama

Kaui is Hawaii's oldest and northernmost island, and is blessed with a superbly dramatic and fierce natural beauty. Soaring cliffs of the Napali Coast give way to vast chasms of Waimea Canyon, a truly enchanting
Plunging ravines. Cascading waterfalls. Unforgettable cliffs, canyons, beaches, and bays. “The Island of Discovery,” begs to be discovered.

Top Five Things To Do o­n Your First Trip to Kauai:
5. Get serenaded by Hawaiian musicians under the Fern Grotto.
4. See the view from Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.”
3. Visit the Kilauea Lighthouse and bring a camera to capture the views.
2. Go to the Spouting Horn and watch the ocean spray up to 50 feet in the air.
1. Enjoy the humbling scenery from various points along the Napali Coast

Anytime of year is a good time to visit the Islands of Aloha. The average temperature here is between 75-85˚ F, 24-29˚ C.  Summer, between April and November, is warmer and drier while winter, between December and March, is a bit cooler. Trade winds keep things comfortable year-round.

If you’re planning to explore the island, it’s best to rent a car. This will allow you the flexibility to tour Waimea o­ne morning and spend the evening in Hanalei. Shuttles and tours are also available, though stops will be limited.

Some of the lush interior of the island is o­nly accessible by air, so you may find yourself sightseeing by helicopter. Don’t miss the chance to travel by foot o­n Kauai’s magnificent hiking trails or vast, trackless beaches.

Rent a car at Lihue Airport (LIH) to explore the island. Other options include tour buses, taxis, or city buses

Explore the golden sand beaches of the Coconut Coast.
See the massive Waimea Canyon, "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific."
Take a boat ride to marvel at the towering cliffs of the Napali Coast.