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Waimea Canyon
One of the more unusual and unexpected sights of Hawaii is the Waimea Canyon on the west side of Kauai. Similar in appearance to the Grand Canyon of Arizona, but smaller in size, this rugged region of deep river gorges and multi-coloured cliffs and needles is an excellent place for hiking and enjoying scenic lookouts. There are a handful of short trails to spectacular vistas and a total of 45-miles of maintained trails, several of which lead right down to the valley floor. The road into Waimea Canyon climbs to almost 4000 feet from sea level with cooler air, morning mists and evening clouds.


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Our top 10 scenic attractions in Hawaii are:

1)
Na Pali Coast - KAUAI
dramatic coastline; hiking; scenic beaches

2)
Volcano National Park - BIG ISLAND
lava flows; volcanic crater; trails; flora - 1 day minimum

3)
Waikiki Beach - OAHU
world famous activity beach and shopping

4)
Whale Watching - MAUI
Nov-May; calving late Jan-Mar; excellent viewing from coast

5)
Archaeological Sites - BIG ISLAND,
stone foundations; temples; petroglyphs; Captain Cook memorial

6)
Historical Lahaina Town - MAUI
charming seaside town; art galleries; restaurants

7)
Pearl Harbor - OAHU
historical world war two site and USS Arizona War Memorial

8)
Waimea Canyon - KAUI
unusual rock formations, large canyons and walking tracks

9)
Waipio Valley - BIG ISLAND
hidden valley of yester-year with taro fields and horse drawn carts

10)
Oahu Scenic Coastal Drive - OAHU
blowholes, snorkelling and scenic beaches



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