Activities on Kauai
When you're not busy sipping beverages on the lanai or picking fresh coconuts, there are many activities in and around Moloa'a Bay for you to enjoy. Aside from sight-seeing, shopping, exploring the tropical forest, and visiting museums, there are countless activities sure to please the whole family. Just bring your suitcase and a adventurous spirit, and Moloa'a Bay will do the rest for you.
Horseback riding, movie tours, biking, hiking, spelunking, hunting, ATV rentals, Polynesian shows, golfing, spa's, hang gliding, tennis, Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge, camping, Kilauea Lighthouse, wet and dry caves of Haena, National Tropical Botanical Gardens, and the Spouting Horn.
December - April Whale watching is best observed in the winter months on the islands. The winter months also bring the best waves to the North Shore if surfing is in your plans.
Water Sports Swimming, scuba diving, Snuba, boogie boarding, snorkeling, water skiing, kite surfing, deep sea or fresh water bass fishing, river or ocean kayaking, surfing, sailing, Para-sailing, jet skiing, boating, rafting, etc.
The famous Fern Grotto can be enjoyed by boat or by kayak. It's an excursion that will take you down the Wailua River through cool caverns covered by ferns.
Waimea Canyon as quoted by Mark Twain is the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" and is quite a wonder to see.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy while on the island of Kauai as well as familiar places of interest to visit.
The Kauai Museum in Lihu'e is a nice way to spend an hour learning about the island and its history. The Museum gift store carries authentic gifts and leis.
Hanalei Valley Lookout brings the Kauai Taro fields into view. Hanalei and Haena beaches are lovely and Hanalei town is worth a stop.
The Napali Coast is a most exquisite 22-mile coastal area only accessible on foot or by boat, kayak or flight.
For a change of pace, spend a day dining, shopping and enjoying the beaches in Po`ipu on south end of Kauai.
Call the Kauai Visitors Center to receive a free "Vacation Planner" Guide (800) 262-1400.
Hiking on Kauai
Hanakapiai is a two-mile hike at the start of the Kalalau Trail. The Kalalau Trail is eleven miles and follows the Napali Coast. Don't forget to bring clothes that can get dirty and hiking shoes if you plan on hiking. For more specific hiking information, we've included links below to a few books that have received great reviews for their insights to hiking on the island.
Day Trips
There are eight main islands that make up the state of Hawaii: Hawaii "The Big Island", Kauai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau and Oahu.
Kauai is the northernmost and oldest island on the state. Inter-island carriers leave regularly from the islands, so you can take a day and visit another island if you take a notion. Honolulu is just a 25-minute flight away.
Maui is known as 'The Valley Isle' because of it's two large extinct volcanoes divided by a central isthmus. Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian islands. A visit to Lahaina with a journey on the road to Hana make for a great day trip.
Oahu, known as 'The Gathering Place', is the most populous of the Hawaiian Islands holding over 75% of Hawaii's total population. On an Oahu visit you can find Pearl Harbor's Memorials, Iolani Palace, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay snorkeling and more great beaches and nightlife.
Hawaii "The Big Island" is nearly twice the size of all the other Hawaiian islands combined and is the youngest island of the archipelago. The Big Island offers a diverse scenery of deserts, mountains, rainforests and volcanoes. Visit Kona, Kailua and Hilo and enjoy the agricultural center of the Hawaiian Islands.
Lanai Lanai is a small island with a population of 3,000. There is one town, Lanai City and two resorts. On Lanai you'll find golfing, dining, a spa, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Molokai If you're thinking about a day trip to Molokai there are guides available for a fee that will show you the island and it's sites such as one of the world's longest beaches, Papohaku Beach.
Ni`'hau is a small private island located 17-miles west of Kauai. At present, visitation to this island is not permitted.
Golfing
The
Prince Course at Princeville Resort
Rated 2nd
most difficult course in Hawaii (18-hole)
Web site
Princeville Makai Course (27-hole) tel: (800) 826-1105
Kauai Lagoons Mokihana Golf Course in Lihue
(18-hole) tel: (800) 634-6400 Web site
Kauai Lagoons Kiele Golf Course in Lihue
(18-hole) tel: (808) 241-6000
Web site
Poipu Bay Golf Course
PGA Grand Slam
of Golf home for many years. tel: (800) 858.6300
Kiahuna Course in Koloa (Inland Course) tel: (808) 742-9595 Web site
Wailua Municipal Golf Course is one of the most
played courses on Hawaii. Greens fees are reasonable at this Lihue
course.
tel: (808) 241.6666 fax: (808) 241-6672
Kukuiolono Golf Course (9-hole) tel: (808) 332.9151
Puakea Golf Course (18-hole) tel: (808) 245.8756
