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Hikinaakala Heiau

State park · Kauai County ·

Hikinaakala Heiau

State park · Kauai County ·
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"Take a riverboat up the Wailua—which translates asthe "river of the great sacred spirit"—fed by the Mount Waialeale shield volcano, one of the wettest spots on the planet. Seven temples once stood along Hawaii's longest and only navigable freshwater passage.Today, the remains of four are still visible, alongside petroglyphs and rocks where the island's alii (royalty) would give birth. Stretch your legs at the stunning Fern Grotto: Verdant plants blanket the roof of the volcanic-rock cave there. Smith’s offers 80-minute tours there on open-air boats, which include the songs and stories of ancient Hawai'I, plus a bonus hula lesson (smithskauai.com)."

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Explore Hawaii's only navigable river, ancient temples, and Fern Grotto

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beach
family friendly
clean area
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ocean view
driftwood
tide pools
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Information

Explore Hawaii's only navigable river, ancient temples, and Fern Grotto

sacred hawaiian place
beach
family friendly
clean area
views
ocean view
driftwood
tide pools
Google Rating
4.7 (166)
Featured in Afar
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Nalu Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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