Although no point on the tiny island of
KAUAI
is as much as a dozen miles from the sea, the variety of its landscapes is quite incredible. This is the oldest of the major islands, and erosion has spent that many more million years to sculpt it into fantastic shapes. The mist-shrouded extinct volcano
Mount Waialeale
at its heart is the world's wettest spot, draining into a high landlocked swamp, full of unique plants and animals. Nearby is the chasm of
Waimea Canyon
, while the north shore holds the vertiginous green cliffs of the awe-inspiring
Na Pali
coast, familiar to millions from films such as
Jurassic Park
and
South Pacific
but the sole preserve of adventurous
hikers
. Kauai is a place to be active, on sea and land; and if you only go on one
helicopter
flight in your life, this is where to do it, despite recent restrictions on how low they can fly.
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