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Kauai (Nawiliwili)

Kauai (Nawiliwili) · USA · View on map

An island known as the Garden Isle, the oldest in the Hawaiian Islands, with untouched natural scenery including valleys and waterfalls. Nawiliwili Harbor provides access to spectacular natural sites such as Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast.

From port to town

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Kauai (Nawiliwili) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

Lihue about 8,000 (CDP, 2020 census)
Population
A tropical climate with warm conditions year-round. The mountain side receives heavy rain.
Climate
English and Hawaiian (both are official languages)
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
April to October
Best time to visit
Local food
Pokeloco mocokalua porkand shave ice
Sights
Waimea Canyon (Grand Canyon of the Pacific)Na Pali CoastOpaekaa FallsBeaches around Lihue
Monthly average high / low temperatures
26°
19°Jan
26°
19°Feb
26°
20°Mar
27°
21°Apr
28°
22°May
29°
23°Jun
29°
24°Jul
30°
24°Aug
30°
24°Sep
29°
23°Oct
27°
22°Nov
26°
20°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: LIHUE WSO AP 1020.1 · about 4.1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)240 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$3.19
Water 592 ml
$4.95
Coffee
$15.53
Inexpensive meal
$7.75
Local beer
$7.49
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Honolulu (about 171 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

LIH
Lihue Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 3.6 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

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