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Parks and Gardens
-- Around the Garden Isle
Kauai Island, knows as the Garden Isle, has many famous parks and vivid gardens.
Most of the beach parks are scattered along the seashore. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Waimea
Canyon Park, Koke'e State Park, Wailua River State Park, and Polihale State Park are some of the most
famous parks. Some of these parks have campgrounds, picnic areas and other facilities.
There are also some beautiful gardens and waterfalls, including Wailua Falls on the east side of
Kauai and Waimea Falls Park off Kamehameha Highway.
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon State Park is located in West Kauai at Hwy 550 parallel with Waimea River. With 1,866 acres, it overlooks
the deep and colorful gorge of Waimea Canyon, one of the Hawaii's spectacular natural scenery.
You can visit Waimea Canyon State Park by car or by tourist bus. Waimea Canyon State Park has many
lookouts and trails for hiking or picnic.
National Tropical Botanical Garden
The National Tropical Botanical Garden has more than 5,000 species of plants and flowers. It is one of the
greatest gardens on Kauai Island. It is combination of two gardens - Allerton Garden and Lawai Garden.
Found in 1870s, the Allerton Garden is a 100-acre land filled with plants, flowers, pools and fountains.
The 186-acre Lawai Garden is research facility of the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
Kokee State Park
Koke'e State Park is located 15 miles north of Kekaha on Koke'e Road (Highway 550) and adjoins
Waimea Canyon State Park. This more than 4,300-acre state park has a lot of attractions to offer.
There are Koke'e lodge cabins, shops and restaurant. The campgrounds and picnic facilities are
favorable area for family vacation.For more information please call 808-241-3444.
Na Pali Coast State Park
The Na Pali Coast State Park is located on the northwest coast of Kauai. The view of Na Pali Coast
is impressive but hiking in the park is a very challenging activity. Camping permit is required in
any of Na Pali valleys. For detailed information please call State Park at 808-241-3444.
Other Parks and Gardens
Wailua River State Park is located on Hwy 580. The Lydgate Park offers visitors with beach, picnic
area and campground. Along the river upstream, there is Smith's Tropical Paradise with a lovely garden.
Take a riverboat tour up the Wailua river you will reach the Fern Grotto with beautiful
scenery.
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Parks and Gardens
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Phone /EMail /Services
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Ahukini State Recreation Pier
End of Ahukini Road (Highway 570)
Lihu'e, HI |
0.9 acre
Pole fishing and crab netting |
Anini Beach Park
Anini Road, off Kalihiwai Road
Kilauea, HI |
Swimming, windsurfing, snorkeling
Shower, restroom, picnic area
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Fern Grotto
along Wailua River
Kauai, HI
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Best-known green scene
Kauai most spectacular scenery
Accessible only by the Wailua River
Smith's Motor boat service: 808-821-6880
Wai'ale'ale Boat Tours: 808-822-4908 |
Ha'ena Beach County Park
Route 560, east of Haena State Park
Hanalei, HI |
Campground, showers and restrooms
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Ha'ena State Park
End of Kuhio Highway (Highway 56)
Ha'ena, HI
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6.7 acres
Scenic wildland park
Spectacular view of Na Pali Coast
Campground, hiking, swimming
showers and restrooms |
Koke'e State Park
North of Kekaha on Koke'e Road
(Highway 550)
Kokee, HI |
808-241-3444
4,345-acre
3,600 feet elevation
Tent camping, trailer camping and lodging
Hiking in native rain forest |
Lydgate Beach Park
Off Route 56, south of Wailua River
Kauai, HI |
Swimming, snorkeling
Showers, restroom
Picnic area and drinking water
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Na Pali Coast State Park
Kuhio Highway (Highway 56)
Na Pali, HI
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6,175 acres
4000 feet volcanic cliffs
14 miles coast
No drinking water
Hiking trails |
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Hailima Road
Kauai, HI |
808-332-7361
286 acres
5,000 species plants & flowers
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Olu Pua Botanical Garden
P.O. Box 518
Kalaheo, HI |
808-332-8182
Tropical Plants
Historical home
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Poipu Beach Park
End of Poipu Road on South Shore
Koloa, HI |
White sand beach
Swimming, snorkeling
Showers, restroom and picnic tables
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Polihale State Park
End of Kaumualii Hwy (Highway 50)
Kauai, HI
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808-241-3444
137.7 acres
Showers, barbecue grills
Tent and trailer camping, permit needed
acenic setting, colorful sunsets
Views of Na Pali Coast
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Russian Fort Elizabeth State
Historical Park
Kaumuali'i Highway (Highway 50)
Waimea, HI |
17.3 acres
A boulder-built fort
Reminder of Russia's short-lived adventure (1815-1817) |
Smith's Tropical Paradise
174 Wailua Road
Wailua, HI |
808-821-6895
Open 8:30-4, Admission Charge
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Spouting Horn Park
West from Poipu Beach Park
Koloa, HI |
Underwater lava tube
Sound created by surf surge
50 feet high geysers
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Wailua River State Park
Kuhio Highway (Highway 56)
Kauai, HI |
1,092 acres
Riverboat cruise (fee charged)
tropical garden, attractive waterfalls
River fishing, picnick, gift shopping
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Waimea Canyon State Park
Koke'e Road (Highway 550)
Waimea, HI
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808-274-3445
1,866 acres
More than 3000 feet deep
Overlooks Waimea Canyon.
viewpoint of Ni'ihau Island
Wildland Picnicking, Hiking, fishing, hunting |
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