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Before you go
Your trip to Līhuʻe.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Līhuʻe – Hawaii Destination Kauai (United States): Lihue (Līhuʻe); Hanalei; Waimea about 165 km from Honolulu
How to get there
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Lihue Airport (LIH) 2 km
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Nawiliwili Harbor 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Lihue Airport (LIH) is about 2 km from downtown, with car rental counters and taxis. The Nāwiliwili cruise pier is 3 km away. Island buses connect Lihue with towns along the coast.
How many days
One day for the Wailua River and the Fern Grotto and another for Poʻipū Beach. The town is the departure point for helicopter tours and sits in the center of the east coast.
When to go
Year-round; the east coast gets quick showers, more often from November to March. Temperatures range from 22 °C to 29 °C.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to reach beaches and excursions outside town. The island bus serves the coast but on a limited schedule. Pick up your car at the terminal when you arrive. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Līhuʻe
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Morning
Wailua River
Take a boat up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto and visit Hawaiian sites near the mouth.
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Afternoon
Poʻipū
Head south, passing the Tree Tunnel, and finish at Poʻipū Beach and the Spouting Horn.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Lihue a good base in Kauai?
It’s central: about half an hour from the south and roughly an hour from the north shore. For a beach on the doorstep, many visitors prefer Poʻipū or the east coast.
Where do helicopter tours in Kauai depart from?
Most depart from Lihue Airport and fly over the Nā Pali coast, Waimea Canyon and the island’s inland waterfalls.
How far is Lihue from Hanalei?
About 50 km via Highway 56, roughly an hour by car.
What is the Tree Tunnel?
A stretch of Highway 520 on the way to Kōloa and Poʻipū, planted with eucalyptus trees in the early 20th century that form a green tunnel.