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Virtual Tour of Kauai

by ALOHA DEAN

On the west end of Waioli town you'll find the old Waioli Hui'iwa Church, dating from 1912. Some claim its the most photographed building in the Hawai`ian Islands. As we continue west, we cross a number of streams which descend from the mountains to spill into the ocean. A little past Hanalei Colony look for a spot park your car and head back along the beach access path and you'll come out at one of the real treats on the North Shore - Tunnels Beach. The name is the result of the arches and holes in the coral reefs. The beach continues around Ha'ena Point and into Maniniholo Bay, where we find Ha`ena Beach Park,  the large swimming beach, and large gaping opening call Maniniholo "Dry Cave". Several other caves can be found in the area as well, including a couple of water filled "Wet Caves", Waikanaloa and Waikapalae, which are reached by short trails.