Certain things in life are unforgettable. The Na Pali Coast is one of them. People who witness the 15-mile landmark are
stunned by its majesty. There are “oohs and ahhs,” and for many, a spiritual silence. After a rain, the coastline is home to
countless waterfalls that cascade down razor-sharp pali (cliffs) and the skirts of these many palis can be found several
Lava tubes (caves).
Within the folds of the 4,000-foot cliffs, ancient Hawaiians were isolated and protected from invasion; fishing and farming
settlements utilized the Na Pali’s abundance of fresh waterfalls. Some of these waterfalls are standout attractions in their
own right—one is the Water from the God’s Cave. Ruins can still be seen at Nualolo Kai. Each valley has its own tale to tell.
Whether the home of the legendary Lost Tribe or the shooting location for “King Kong,” the Na Pali harbors fantasy.
stunned by its majesty. There are “oohs and ahhs,” and for many, a spiritual silence. After a rain, the coastline is home to
countless waterfalls that cascade down razor-sharp pali (cliffs) and the skirts of these many palis can be found several
Lava tubes (caves).
Within the folds of the 4,000-foot cliffs, ancient Hawaiians were isolated and protected from invasion; fishing and farming
settlements utilized the Na Pali’s abundance of fresh waterfalls. Some of these waterfalls are standout attractions in their
own right—one is the Water from the God’s Cave. Ruins can still be seen at Nualolo Kai. Each valley has its own tale to tell.
Whether the home of the legendary Lost Tribe or the shooting location for “King Kong,” the Na Pali harbors fantasy.
Kayaking the Na'Pali Coast
May 2008
Aerial Picture of the Na'Pali coast
Early in the Morning,under a light,warm
rain Marie and Dayna get ready to kayak
the Na'pali Coast
rain Marie and Dayna get ready to kayak
the Na'pali Coast
After 1 /12 miles in the open
sea We got to Hanakapiai
Beach...Na'pali official
starting point...last chance to
turn around.
sea We got to Hanakapiai
Beach...Na'pali official
starting point...last chance to
turn around.
Although many people visit the Coast only Few get the chance and the hart to Kayak the 17 1/2 miles stretch on open
ocean along the Na'pali coast. Those who do it have to deal with high surf,overwhelming sun and great physical
exertion..."this is the marathon of Sea-kayaking" there is not other place on Earth where You can have this long of a
challenge on an organize location. The experience is with not parallel.
ocean along the Na'pali coast. Those who do it have to deal with high surf,overwhelming sun and great physical
exertion..."this is the marathon of Sea-kayaking" there is not other place on Earth where You can have this long of a
challenge on an organize location. The experience is with not parallel.
Once You enter the Na'pali coast the
views of the landscape are
phenomenal and unique
views of the landscape are
phenomenal and unique
Along the coast there are countless Lava
tubes (caves) that,under the right
condition,can be entered. This caves are
dangerous and had taken the life of a
many inexperienced kayakers.
tubes (caves) that,under the right
condition,can be entered. This caves are
dangerous and had taken the life of a
many inexperienced kayakers.
A little after noon We got to Kalalau beach. A place to be amazed by. Its awake your imagination and make You think about all
those fantastic voyagers and mythological creatures You had ever hear about... No wonder ancient Hawaiian people use to
believe it to be a sacred place,used for religious festivities and sacrifices alone.
those fantastic voyagers and mythological creatures You had ever hear about... No wonder ancient Hawaiian people use to
believe it to be a sacred place,used for religious festivities and sacrifices alone.
Here is a series of pictures from two of the caves We adventured ourselves to. The dark one was a Dead nd in a
randevious...in winter and early spring this cave may suddenly fill out to the roof with water and on a rapid expulsion get rear
of all the water on it. The second cave in this pictures is the "Open Roof" cave...need to explain more about it.
randevious...in winter and early spring this cave may suddenly fill out to the roof with water and on a rapid expulsion get rear
of all the water on it. The second cave in this pictures is the "Open Roof" cave...need to explain more about it.
After 17 1/2 miles of kayaking ,9 hours and 43 minutes We arrived to Nohili point,the end of the trip. I was very happy to have 3
"fire-rocks" waiting for us to celebrate. I have to say that there were proud to achieved this with no hulis on ours
boats...Mahalo :)
"fire-rocks" waiting for us to celebrate. I have to say that there were proud to achieved this with no hulis on ours
boats...Mahalo :)