Kilauea Lighthouse and Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge Page 1

Kilauea Lighthouse
and Kilauea Point
National Wildlife Refuge

One of Kauai’s favorite attractions, the Kilauea Lighthouse is located on a spectacular 200-foot-high peninsula, now home to the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Built in 1913 to guide ships traveling between Hawaii and Asia, the lighthouse contains the world’s largest clamshell-shaped lens. In 1976, the lighthouse was deactivated and an automatic beacon was installed just a few yards away. The lighthouse was preserved and, in 1979, was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Printed information is available inside the lighthouse, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except selected holidays).

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Left: The peninsula offers stunning views of Kauai's north coast from Kalihiwae Bay to Hanalei Bay, all the way to the rocky point at Haena State Park, a landmark made famous as "Bali Hai" in the movie South Pacific.

Right: Nene, Hawaii's endangered goose species, roam the grounds freely and show little fear of visitors. Although it is illegal to approach them, they are often found quite close to the path.