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Nawiliwili (Lihue, Kauai Island Hawaii)

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Region Hawaii - Mexico - Panama Canal

Local Time 2024-08-20 02:20

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Nawiliwili is located on Kauai island, north-western Hawaii. It is situated north-west of Oahu Island, and is separated from it by the Kauai Channel. Nawiliwili is also east of Niihau, and from it is separated by Kaulakahi Channel. State's 4th-largest island, Kauai island, sometimes known as "Garden Island", was formed by volcanic action. It is covered with mountains, with the highest being Kawaikini Peak (1,599 km / 5,243 ft above sea level). Kauai is also seamed with canyons, with the deepest being Waimea (almost 16 km / 10 miles long and more than 0.8 km / 0.5 miles) deep. The main population centres are Kapaa and Lihue and there is a beautiful beach at Kalpaki.

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Cruise ships to Kauai Island (aka "Garden Island") dock (anchor) at Nawiliwili - port town on the southeastern coast.

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Cruise ships use this harbor as their port-of-call. It is located at the mouth of the Hule'ia Stream which creates a natural channel for the large ships. This harbor and nearby Niumalu Beach Park were pictured in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The 12,000-square-ft. Aloha Center is just a block away from Nawiliwili Harbor's disembarkation center. It features an art gallery, coffee shop, clothing store, helicopter tour and moped rental outlets, arts and crafts vendors.

From Nawiliwili Harbor to downtown Lihue, it’s approximately a 10-minute drive. The distance is around 3 kilometers (1.9 miles). Lihue serves as the commercial and government center of Kauai, offering shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

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Nawiliwili is on Kauai island, north-western Hawaii, situated north-west of Oahu, from which it is separated by the Kauai Channel, and east of Niihau, from which it is separated by the Kaulakahi Channel. The state's fourth-largest island, sometimes known as the Garden Island

The main population centers are Lihue and Kapaa and there is an excellent beach at Kalpaki.

Kauai Museum : Learn about the history and culture of Kauai through exhibits on Hawaiian artifacts, plantation life, and local art. Historic Sites: Visit places like the Grove Farm Homestead Museum and Kilohana Plantation for insights into Kauai’s plantation era.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

There is a free shuttle going to the Farmers Market.

Rental car is the best way to really see the island-- and the only way to get to some remote (and scenic) sites. Difficult to get lost here, as there is only one main road around the island.

Public bus The Kaua'i Bus operates a Public (Fixed Route) bus service and a Paratransit (Door-to-Door) bus service from Hanalei to Kekaha daily. The Kauai Bus now provides service to the Airport and limited service to Koloa and Poipu.

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People come to Kauai primarily for one thing: the beaches with their great snorkeling, surfing, swimming, and sunning. But Kauai also boasts more navigable rivers than the other Hawaiian Islands making kayaking very popular.

Shopping and Food

There are plenty of free shuttles to the shopping centers. Some are just strip malls, some are more like mainland malls. Kukui Grove Shopping Center and Lihue Shopping Center are as close to a mainland shopping mall as you will find on Kaua'i.

The official U.S. currency is the United States dollar (symbol: $). ATM's everywhere.

Major credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely used and accepted, even for transactions worth only a few dollars. In fact, in some cases, it may be the only way to make a transaction. Note to overseas visitors: Prices of goods and services always seem lower than they really are, as taxes and gratuities are seldom included.

Most states have a sales tax, ranging from 2.9% to nearly 10% of the retail price; 4-6% is typical. Sales tax is almost never included in posted prices (except for gasoline, and in most states, alcoholic beverages consumed on-premises), but instead will be calculated and added to the total when you pay.

Tipping in America is widely used and expected. While Americans themselves often debate correct levels and exactly who deserves to be tipped, generally accepted standard rates are:

• Full-service restaurants: 15-20% (Often this is the only income of the wait(ress). Tips are either left in cash or you can add it to the credit card slip) Note: Few restaurants add an automatic service charge, in which case it is up to you how much you tip extra. Check your bill!
• Taxi drivers, hairdressers, other personal services: 10-15%
• Bartenders: $1 per drink if inexpensive or 15% of total
• Bellhops: $1-2 per bag ($3-5 minimum regardless)
• Hotel doorman: $1 per bag (if they assist), $1 for calling a cab
• Tour guides: Depending on tour length, size, and overall quality of guided tours; for half day tours or less $5-10 per person, for longer tours $10-20 per person.
• Private car & limousine drivers: 15-20%
• Housekeeping in hotels: $1-2 per day for long stays or $5 minimum for very short stays (optional)
• Food delivery (pizza, etc.): $2-5, possibly more for very large orders

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Communication:

The U.S. has no official language at the federal level, but English is by far the standard for everyday use. Several states have declared their official state language as English. Spanish is also official in the state of New Mexico, where it is widely spoken; French is official in Louisiana and the Hawaiian language is official in Hawaii, but neither approaches the use of English and are official for primarily historical reasons.

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Opening Hours and Holidays:

In major metropolitan areas like New York and Los Angeles, many drugstores and supermarkets are routinely open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, while department stores, shopping centers and most other large retailers are typically open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and often with shorter hours on Sundays - generally 11 a.m. or noon to 5 or 6 p.m. On holidays, the tendency is to remain open (with the exception of the most important holidays like Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day where stores are generally closed)

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Nawiliwili, Kauai United States of America

The port of Nawiliwili is located on the island of Kauai . Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian archipelago and is nicknamed the Garden Island. You will find white sandy beaches and lush nature. Kauai has 43 beaches and its landscapes are spectacular. The Waimea Canyon nicknamed “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and the coast of Na Pali are two majestic examples.

There are only two seasons, the drier summer, and the wetter, cloudy winter. But as everywhere in the islands of Hawaii, the showers are very short and few are the days when you do not see the sun.

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The fascinating history of the island is presented at the Kauai Museum through a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions of ancient tools, furniture, porcelain, clothing, shells, bird specimens, photographs and original paintings by artists of the island.

The cliffs of Na Pali form a 915 meters wall on 35 km on the northwest coast of Kauai. The 10 magnificent valleys that line these ramparts are all uninhabited and accessible only by foot, boat or helicopter. The panorama is accentuated by lava arches, white sand beaches and caves hidden by waterfalls. Several companies offer excursions along Na Pali during the summer months.

Waimea Canyon

Waimea Canyon is one of Hawaii’s seven wonders with sixteen kilometers long, 1.6 km wide and more than 1000 meters deep. It was carved by rivers and the resulting rains at the top of Mount Waialeale. With an average of 460 centimetres of annual rainfall, this region ranks among the wettest places on the planet. You can enjoy stunning views of the gorge from numerous lookouts along Waimea Canyon Drive or from a helicopter. Hikers can choose from 11 trails of varying duration and difficulty.

Kokee State Park

The Kokee State Park stretches over 4,345 hectares on the west side of Kauai. A network of 19 hiking trails spans more than 55 km. Free guided walks are planned on weekends during the summer (reservations are required). The park also offers a natural history museum.

Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge

This refuge was established on February 15, 1985 to protect and encourage the spread of migratory birds and native coastal plants. You will see several birds and perhaps dolphins, seals and green sea turtles.

Limahuli Natural Reserve

The Limahuli Garden and Nature Reserve are part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden and aims to protect and study rare and endangered tropical plant species.

The Wilcox family has made an important contribution to Kauai’s development in business, politics and community service. Get a glimpse into the lives of two generations of Wilcox by visiting the Sugar Plantation Manor, Grove Farm.

Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens

This botanical garden showcases gardens, an exotic fruit farm and a plantation of teak, rosewood, mahogany and other tropical hardwoods.

Dubbed the “Largest Small Town” of Kauai, includes historic sites, shops and art galleries.

Excursions in Nawiliwili, Kauai

• For nature: visit the Waimea Canyon or cruise on the Wailua River and visit a cave in which a choir sings.
• For culture: excursion to see a Luau , a traditional Hawaiian show
• Visit the filming locations of many films.
• Nature safari in 4x4 in Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Valley and Kokee Forest Reserve.
• Inflatable tube expedition on streams and caves built around 1912.
• Zipline route through the trees to observe nature from a different point of view.
• Kayaking , snorkeling , golfing and riding for the more active people.

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• Tourism Board - United States of America
• Hawaii Tourism board
• Nawiliwili, Kauai on Wikipedia
• United States of America on Wikipedia
• Travel Advice and Advisories (Government of Canada)

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