The notebook of Na Pali and north Kauai
Go where the days smell of salt.
Cranked falsies, tropical bays and valleys inaccessible by road.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Mountain · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Na Pali and north Kauai
Cranked falsies, tropical bays and valleys inaccessible by road.
Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay and Kilauea Lighthouse provide the most telling landmarks of Na Pali and northern Kauai. Together, they form a destination where island landscapes, coastline, mountain reliefs and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Na Pali Coast
- Hanalei Bay
- Kilauea Lighthouse
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and landscape
Na Pali Coast
The Nā Pali Coast line up canned cliffs, suspended valleys and beaches inaccessible by road on the north-west coast of Kauas. The boat, helicopter or trails each give a different reading, between green walls diving into the ocean, fine waterfalls and changing light on the creeks of the relief.
Nature and landscape
Hanalei Bay
Hanalei Bay Draws a large crescent of sand under the humid mountains of northern Kauas. On the beach, surfers, canoes and pier make up a quiet scene, while the rapid showers and rainbows remind the proximity of the lush valleys behind the village.
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Kilauea Lighthouse
The Kīlauea Lighthouse stands on an exposed tip of the north coast of Kauasei, within a refuge frequented by seabirds. The site is as much for the white silhouette of the lighthouse as for the frigates, mad and albatrosses visible above the cliffs, sometimes with whales off in winter.
Nature and landscape
Kee Beach
Ke的e Beach marks the end of the road on the north coast of Kaua的i, just before the reliefs of Nā Pali. The reef-protected lagoon can be superb when the sea is calm, while the beach also serves as a starting point for the steeper paths and landscapes of Hā的ena.
Practical tips
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