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Kauai (usually called Kauai outside the Hawaiian Islands, pronounced kawa-ee) is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, having an area of 1,446 km² . Known also as the "Garden Isle", Kauai lies 105 miles (170 kilometers) across the Kauai Channel, northwest of Oahu. Of volcanic origin, the highest peak on this mountainous island is Kawaikini at 1,598 m (5,243 ft). The second highest peak is Mount Waialeale near the center of the island, 1,570 m (5,148 ft) above sea level. The wettest spot on Earth, with an annual average rainfall of 460 inches (11,700 millimeters), is located on the east side of Mount Waialeale. The high annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys in the central mountain, carving out canyons with many scenic waterfalls.

There is no known meaning behind the name of Kauai. Native Hawaiian tradition indicates the name's origin in the legend of Hawaiiloa — the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. The story relates how he named the island of Kauai after a son.

During the reign of King Kamehameha, the islands of Kauai and Niihau were the last Hawaiian Islands to join his Kingdom of Hawaii. Their ruler, Kaumualii, resisted Kamehameha for years. King Kamehameha twice prepared a huge armada of ships and canoes to take the islands by force and twice failed, once due to a storm, once due to an epidemic. In the face of the threat of a further invasion, however, Kaumualii decided to join the kingdom without bloodshed, and became Kamehameha's vassal in 1810, ceding the island to the kingdom of Hawaii upon his death.

The city of Līhue, on the island's southeast coast, is the seat of Kauai County and the largest city on the island. Waimea, on the island's southwest side and once the capital of Kauai, was the first place in Hawaii visited by explorer Captain James Cook in 1778. Waimea town is located at the mouth of the Waimea River, whose flow formed one of the most scenic canyons in the world: 3000 ft (900 m) deep Waimea Canyon.

The island of Kauai was featured in Disney's 2002 animated feature film Lilo & Stitch. Waimea Canyon was used in the filming of the 1993 film Jurassic Park.

Kauai is home to the U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility.

Kauai was known for its distinct dialect of the Hawaiian language before it went extinct there. Whereas the standard language today is based on the dialect of Hawaii island (also extinct), the Kauai dialect was known for pronouncing /k/ as /t/. Therefore, the native name for Kauai was Tauai, and the major settlement of Kapaa would have been called Tapaa.

Deluxe Niihau Island Snorkel and Sightseeing Tour


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The island of Niihau—located just 20 miles (32.2 km) off the coast of Kauai—is steeped in legend and shrouded in mystery. Its residents are considered the last vestige of true Hawaiian culture. Save US$10 on adult tickets

Kauai Sea Tours: Snorkeling Cruise


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Experience the majestic Na Pali Coast from the comfort of a custom-built catamaran. Relax on the shaded deck, snorkel in the clear water, and sip a mai tai as you head back to shore. Save US$10 on adult tickets

Kauai Backcountry Tubing Adventure


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After crossing through a pristine sugar cane plantation, don a headlamp and grab an inner tube for a ride like no other! Explore a century-old waterway made of open ditches, tunnels, and flumes.

South Pacific Dinner Show


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Enjoy an enchanted evening of dinner and musical theater as some of Kauai’s finest performers share the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, South Pacific. Unforgettable songs like "I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair" will have you humming all night. Save US$5 on adult tickets

Blue Hawaiian: Kauai Garden Isle Deluxe Helicopter Tour


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Soar above the tropical splendor of Kauai in luxury and style. Board a state-of-the-art ECO-Star helicopter—complete with roomy seats and expansive glass windows—for an unforgettable airborne tour of the Garden Isle.

Sunshine Helicopter Ultimate Tour


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Explore the unreachable beauty of Kauai by the only way possible, a helicopter! Fly over the treasures of the Garden Island of Kauai—the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Wailua Falls, and Mount Waialeale—as your experienced pilot narrates.

Aquatic Adventures Introductory Scuba


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Ideal for the first time diver! Experience the wonder of Kauai’s underwater world with the guidance of an experienced scuba diver.

Aquatic Adventures Guided Certified Scuba Dive


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The warm, tropical waters of Kauai are sure to entice divers with some previous experience. After a brief refresher, take to the teeming reef with an expert local diver!


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    Frommer's® Kauai

    Kauai, the Garden Isle, was named the #2 island in the entire Pacific Rim by the 2004 Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Poll and has first-rate amenities, including two top spas.


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    1br - Breathtaking View from Private Lanai-- Kauai

    1br - Breathtaking View from Private Lanai-- Kauai

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    These Kauai vacation rentals are uniquely perched overlooking beautiful Wailua Bay. These moderately priced and affordable vacation condos in Kauai is located centrally in Kappa. You will enjoy easy access to the beach for swimming on your Kauai vacation.


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    Diving & Snorkeling Hawaii - Kauai & Niihau Dive Sites (Chapter)

    Diving & Snorkeling Hawaii - Kauai & Niihau Dive Sites (Chapter)

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    This is the Kauai & Niihau Dive Sites chapter of Lonely Planet's Diving and Snorkeling Hawaii guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.


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    Hotels near Kauai Children's Discovery Museum

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    Featured hotels near Kauai Children's Discovery Museum, Kapaa, HAWAII, United States


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    Recyclorama

    Recyclorama

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    Help Mia beautify the beaches of Kauai in this enviro-friendly puzzler.


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    National Geographic TI00000227 Map Of Haleakala National Park -

    National Geographic TI00000227 Map Of Haleakala National Park -

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    the map includes the entire national park area, including the summit area, the wilderness area, and the kipahulu area. included are red hill, magnetic peak, pa ka oao, ka moa o pele, mamane, the kahikinui forest reserve, kipahulu forest reserve, hana forest reserve, and much more.


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