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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Kauai Island

Na Pali Coast State Park, photo by ME Burkhart – Own work,

Kauai Island might be smaller than other islands, and more rural, but it offers a more natural environment, with unmatched pristine beaches, mountains, and more. It is well known for its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere.

Most individuals, couples, and families have a dream vacation which is more likely to be a trip to any of the Hawaiian Islands. However, as you plan which island you would like to visit, here are the top 10 interesting facts about Kauai Island.

1. It is the oldest Island in Hawaii

Kauai is the second-oldest island in Hawaii, after the Ni’ihau. It has been in existence for approximately 5.1 million years.  It was formed when the Pacific Plate passed over a “hotspot” whereby the magma rose upwards until it erupted onto the ocean floor. Oahu is the third oldest after Kauai island, it is about 2.2 to 3.4 million years old.

2. It is the four-largest island

Kauai is also called the Garden Isle. It is the fourth-largest island on the Hawaiian Island. The Island is filled with jagged cliff faces, steep mountains, and verdant valleys. The tropical rain forest toke over the island over the centuries, and now the waterfalls cut into the steep slopes. A few of the remote areas on the island can only be accessed by sea or air. It is also ranked as the fourth most visited island by tourists.

3. Its is known for its natural beauty and dramatic beautiful sites

Kauai island is well known for its natural beauty and dramatic sites. It is by far the greenest and most scenic of the Hawaiian Islands.    It is also brimming with great places to visit and things to do. The island has navigable rivers, dense rainforests, jagged mountains, and a spectacular canyon.

4. Its less touristy

Hanalei town with a view of Mt. Na Molokama, and M膩malahoa,

Kauai is smaller, compared to other islands. It is more rural and also has a smaller population. You will not find over-crowded mega-resorts, but what you will find is a far more relaxed, natural environment. 

It offers a very different experience from what you find at some of the popular destinations on the coasts of the other islands. The experience that you are likely to have is much more local culture and many other uncluttered sites compared to other islands.

5. It has more beaches compared to other islands in Hawaii

Kauai is said to have more beaches than any other Hawaiian island because about half of Kauai’s 111-mil coastline is made up of beaches. There are about 28 beaches on Kauai Island. They range along the North and South Shores and the East and West sides of the island. On the Eastern side, there are gorgeous beachfront rentals eg, including Waipouli Beach Resort. It gives a beautiful view of the ocean.

6. Kauai Island is the wettest Place on Earth

Wailua Falls, Wikipedia

Kauai Island has been ranked in the top ten wettest places on earth. According to the ranking list, Kauai has been ranked 8th from 1st as the wettest spot. This may be caused by the fact that Kauai Island has been receiving frequent and substantial nurturing rains. Hence the island is nicknamed  ‘Garden Island.

Mountain Waialeale, situated near the island’s center is of the wettest spots on earth. Well, it’s a more than 5000-foot tall mountain that is always enshrouded in clouds and receives a tremendous amount of rainfall each year. Some of the factors that lead to this are that the mountainous edges are steep, and the volcanic shield catches a lot of condensation from trade winds that pass by, the mountain has a round shape that leaves its peak exposed to rain and wind.

7. You can bird watch

One of the most iconic spots on the island is the Kilauea Lighthouse. It gives an incredible experience for any tourist who is interested in birdwatching. Considering that nearby there is a wildlife refuge with numerous bird species.

10. Popular Movies are filmed on Kauai Island

Manawaiopuna Falls known as “Jurassic Falls” featured in the  1993 Steven Spielberg film Jurassic Park, by Julian Fong – Manawaiopuna (“Jurassic”) Falls-