Kaua'i
Garden Isle nickname
Kaua'i is the oldest and northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands, known for dramatic landscapes including the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon.
Called "the Garden Isle" for its lush vegetation and heavy rainfall.
The apostrophe represents a glottal stop in Hawaiian: We spent a week on Kaua'i.
Also spelled Kauai.
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- waterfallsVertical river descents
- hibiscusTropical flowering shrub
- plumeriaFragrant tropical flowering shrub
- fernsSpore-bearing vascular plants
taro · chickens · albatross · endangered species · biodiversity · tidepools · seabirds
Leisure travel destinations
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- helicopter toursGuided aerial sightseeing trips
- luauTraditional island celebration
zipline · boat tours · vacation · honeymoon · tubing · catamaran · sunsets · whalewatching
From the 50th state
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
- petroglyphsCarvings on natural stone
- poiMashed taro root
fishponds · plantation era · aloha spirit · ukulele · sacred sites
Dinosaur amusement park catastrophe
- South PacificOcean region near Oceania
- Blue HawaiiTurquoise tropical mixed drink
- Fantasy IslandFictional wish-granting retreat
- AvatarDeity in earthly form
Gilligan's Island · Pirates of the Caribbean · King Kong · Lilo and Stitch · Tropic Thunder · Hollywood · backdrop · scenery
Of fiery mountain origin
- shield volcanoLow-profile basaltic mountain
- erosionGradual wearing away
- basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
- sea cliffsSteep oceanside rock faces
canyons · lava tubes · reefs · oceanic · tectonic · hotspot · weathering · ridges
rainforest
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- waterfallsVertical river descents
- hibiscusTropical flowering shrub
- plumeriaFragrant tropical flowering shrub
ferns · taro · chickens · albatross · endangered species · biodiversity · tidepools · seabirds
resorts
Leisure travel destinations
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- helicopter toursGuided aerial sightseeing trips
luau · zipline · boat tours · vacation · honeymoon · tubing · catamaran · sunsets · whalewatching · paddleboarding
Hawaiian
From the 50th state
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
- petroglyphsCarvings on natural stone
poi · fishponds · plantation era · aloha spirit · ukulele · sacred sites
Jurassic Park
Dinosaur amusement park catastrophe
- South PacificOcean region near Oceania
- Blue HawaiiTurquoise tropical mixed drink
- Fantasy IslandFictional wish-granting retreat
Gilligan's Island · Avatar · Pirates of the Caribbean · King Kong · Lilo and Stitch · Tropic Thunder · Hollywood · backdrop · scenery · cinematography
volcanic
Of fiery mountain origin
- shield volcanoLow-profile basaltic mountain
- erosionGradual wearing away
- basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
sea cliffs · canyons · lava tubes · reefs · oceanic · tectonic · hotspot · weathering · ridges · valleys
Kaua'iHonolulu
Hawaii's largest city
Waikiki · Las Vegas · Miami · Manhattan · Los Angeles
Kaua'iBig Island
Largest Hawaiian isle
Sahara Desert · Death Valley · Mojave Desert · Arizona desert · Mauna Loa