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Kauaʻi
📍 Island📸 Tourist Attraction

Kauaʻi

Kauai County, United States

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Overview

Northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago. It lies in the subtropical south, warm year-round and busiest in the drier winter months.

Why visit: Alcatraz in the bay, the Channel Islands, and the barrier islands of the Atlantic coast.

Things to do
  • ›Book the ferry ahead in summer
  • ›Check the last return sailing before committing
  • ›Look for seals, seabirds and whales in season
  • ›Take everything you need — island shops are limited and pricey
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Travel Information

Best time

May – September; winter crossings are rough and often cancelled

Weather

Subtropical — warm and humid year-round at 24–33°C, with a wet season and an Atlantic hurricane season running June to November that is worth planning around.

Entry fee

Ferries ~₹2,000 – 4,000 return; Alcatraz ticketed and books out weeks ahead

Hours

Ferry timetables are seasonal

Est. budget

₹3,000 – ₹8,000

Duration

Half to full day

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Protected area of Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It lies in the canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, most comfortable in spring and autumn.

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