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Howard and Barby Morland's Na Pali Photo Journal

A warm thanks to Howard and Barby for sharing their photo-journal. We are hoping they will come back for more. The Na Pali coast is always different.

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Map of Na Pali Coast

Paddlers on beach getting ready to embark.
Stowing and getting organized on the beach at Ha'ena County Beach Park.

 

Take off with the landmark Bali Hai (Makana) looming.
Take off with the landmark Bali Hai (Makana) looming.

 

Approaching the end of the Ha'ena reef with vistas of the Na Pali Coast
Approaching the end of the Ha'ena reef with vistas of the Na Pali Coast

 

Round the bend and the view from Ke'e to Makauaiki.( we have lunch past that point)
Round the bend and the view from Ke'e to Makauaiki.( we have lunch past that point way in the distance)

 

Approaching Hanakapi'ai Valley (bay sprinkling food)
Approaching Hanakapi'ai Valley (bay sprinkling food)

 

Clear, calm, waters with some rock and roll. Note how high the vegetation zone is.
Clear, calm, waters with some rock and roll. Note how high the vegetation zone is.

 

Approaching the cave Hoolulu and a waterfall
Passing by Pa Ma Wa'a (bay enclosing canoe) Note the waterfall in the distance.

 

In the darkness of Ho'olulu Cave
In the darkness of Ho'olulu Cave - good time for a snack and to adjust any gear.

 

Silhouette of Ho'olulu cave looking out
In the cave of Ho'olulu looking North West

 

One of the entrances of the horseshoe cave of Wai'ahuakua with waterfall plunging through the ceiling.
Entering the horse shoe cave of Wai'ahuakua. Persons above the waterfall are hikers.

 

Some examples of vertical lava dykes
Some examples of vertical volcanic dykes.

 

Off shore from the hanging Hanakoa Valley
Passing the remote suspended valley of Hanakoa (bay of warriors). After here the waters calm down a notch.

 

Approaching Kalalau Beach, terminus of the Na Pali coast trail.
Approaching Kalalau Beach accesible by trail or kayak We only stop here due to slow group or weather dynamics. The shorebreak is to be avoided.

 

Nearing the arch of Honopu
Look for the arch of Honopu beach on the left.

 

The diorama beach of Honopu
Honopu, one of the more beautiful beaches in all Hawaii.(no landing of kayaks allowed)

 

Entering the open cieling cave
Entering the blue grotto of the Open Ceiling Cave

 


In the blue waters of the open ceiling cave

In the blue waters of the Open Ceiling cave

 

Panoramic look back to Ke'e and what you have paddled.
Off Miloli'i looking backwards to Ke'e in the distance.

 


Beach landing at Miloli'i beach

The shell strewn beach at Miloli'i where we break for lunch, rest and dry out.

 

This coast has one of the biggest congregation of green sea turtles in all Hawaii.
Between Nu'alolo Kai and Polihale you will find one of the bigger congregation of green sea turtles in all Hawaii.

 

Calmer waters are generally found after Miloli'i
After Miloli'i the waters settle down another notch.

 

In the distance, journeys end at Polihale State Park
Alas! Journeys end. The welcoming and hot sands of Polihale in the distance where the cliffs end and the beach begins.