by Anne on December 24, 2010
As the last accessible, undeveloped coastline on the south shore of Kauai, Maha`ulepu still remains a quiet and unique refuge. Kauai residents and their families come here to relax, picnic, hike, fish, dive, surf and windsurf and to observe the sea life along the coast. Visitors say that the area - pristine, inspiring and still secluded - is what they hoped to find when they came to visit Hawaii.
This spectacular section of wild coastline is a treasure-trove of geological and cultural sites (see future blogs on Maha`ulepu trails, places, plants and animal life). It is a unique heritage place, revealing 5 million years of continuous history. [click to continue…]
by JP on September 30, 2010
On November 13, 2010, The Rotary Club of Kauai will hold its 8th Annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run in Poipu Resort. Starting at Anne Knudsen Park in Koloa, the event will feature 5K, 10K and 10-mile runs, as well as a fun non-competitive 5K walk.
The longer ten mile race will start at 7:00 a.m. and all the other races will begin at 7:30 a.m. The race includes a continental breakfast served at the end of the race, and event logo shirt and awards to overall male and female finishers as well as the various age group winners. [click to continue…]
Our Kauai vacation rental guests staying at Poipu are close to one of the island’s most visited natural wonders - Spouting Horn.
The Pacific surf slams into the rocky coastline here and funnels under a small lava shelf into a natural lava tube. It releases a spout of water up to 50-60 feet high with a loud hiss and roar. Unique onto itself when compared to others in Hawaii, the Kauai’s Spouting Horn shoots water out of one hole and the pressurized air escapes out of another.
The current Spouting Horn was nothing in comparison to another ancient blow hole nearby. Its spout, nearly 200 feet high, was destroyed back in the 1920’s by sugar cane farmers as the salt water spray from the spout was killing the nearby sugar cane. [click to continue…]
by admin on June 30, 2009
A quaint small boat harbor used by local fisherman, dive boats and sportsmen. A small number of boats are moored there permanently and a few launch daily. The Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club calls this bay home and many OC-1 paddlers and kayakers often launch there as well. There are several ocean front pavilions that can serve as a perfect setting for a family get-together and/or picnic BBQ. [click to continue…]
by admin on June 24, 2009
A natural wonder often seen on beaches in the Poipu Resort area, the Hawaiian monk seal is among the most endangered creature in Hawaii and on earth. One of only two mammals endemic to Hawaii (the second being the Hawaiian bat) they are often referred to as “living fossils” as they have remained relatively unchanged for over 15 million years.
Currently there is presumed to be only twenty-five that call the waters and beaches of Kauai home. The rest of the population lives on the Hawaiian archipelago which stretches from the big island of Hawaii northwestward past Midway Island. Nearly 90% of the monk seals live around the small uninhabited islands and atolls in the upper reaches of the Hawaiian island chain. [click to continue…]
by admin on February 16, 2009
Poipu Resort located on Kauai’s South Shore is the destination for visitors looking for the perfect place to base their Hawaiian vacation while on Kauai. Sunshine is abundant in Poipu and the spectacular coastline features many wonderful beaches, hiking trails and scenic bays. There are endless activities all within walking distance or a short drive and Poipu is centrally located on Kauai allowing day trips to all of Kauai. [click to continue…]
