カウアイ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

A fantastic tour through a wonderful botanical garden. Hiking boots and, if necessary, hiking poles are very helpful. If it has rained in the previous days, you'll be walking through muddy terrain. Plan on two hours each way.

Not a trail for beginners. Sturdy shoes are necessary. But they don't have to be alpine hiking boots. Trail running shoes are recommended - not waterproof ones, but ones that dry quickly and have a good, non-slip sole.

Not a trail for beginners. Sturdy shoes are necessary. They don't have to be alpine hiking boots though. Trail running shoes are recommended. Not waterproof ones, but ones that dry quickly and have a good, non-slip sole.

Hikers are sometimes surprised to see the trail ends at the top of 800-foot Waipo'o Falls, as opposed to approaching it head-on for the best views. It's still a breathtaking view, though. Take care if you try to get near the edge, as that's quite a drop. Coming early increases your odds of having clear skies, and (somewhat) avoiding the crowds on this popular trail.

Although it's well-maintained, this trail is almost never level, and it can get slippery fast when wet. Keep an eye out for wild goats, many native plant species, and of course amazing views out over the water as you hike. Also, keep in mind that if you want to hike all the way to Kalalau Beach (or simply beyond Hanakapi'ai Valley), you need an overnight permit. Hanakapi'ai Beach is the usual turnaround point for day hikers.

This beautiful beach and its black lava caves are accessible only by hiking the famous Kalalau Trail. Swimming is not recommended here: the unprotected waters are subject to strong surf and ferocious rip currents that have killed many visitors. This is a popular stopping/turnaround point for day hikers on the Kalalau Trail. If you want to continue further on the trail, you need an overnight permit. Experienced hikers can also turn inland and hike up the Hanakapi'ai Valley to Hanakapi'ai Falls, although that is a steep, grueling hike with a lot of stream crossings.

Puʻu O Kila Lookout sits at the end of Highway 550 in Kokee State Park. If there are no clouds, riders can enjoy one of the very best views on Kauai. The view is panoramic and looks down into the Kalalau Valley. Here can also be seen the Alakai Swamp, which is the highest-altitude swamp in the world. Theo Kalalau Valley is home to the wettest place on earth, which ends at the summit of Waialeale.

The Hanakapiʻai Stream, although beautiful it can be quite dangerous. You will have to cross a couple of times before reaching the Hanakapiʻai Waterfalls. Depending on the water level, you may get your shoes wet as the boulders used for crossing may be completely submerged. If it's raining use extreme caution, as flash floods are quite common and can happen very fast.