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2. Jurassic Park comes to life<\/h2>\n
Much of Kauai is so remote and rugged that it can only be seen by helicopter. That means if there\u2019s one place you\u2019re going to tick this aero-adventure off your bucket list, make it Kauai. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters<\/a> operate out of the airport and have a pretty slick operation. You\u2019ll be checked in, given a briefing and then hopping into your helicopter in no time. It\u2019s the ultimate birds eye view of the Garden Isle \u2013 dip into Hanapepe Valley, sidle right up to dramatic \u201cJurassic Park Falls\u201d at Manawaiopuna, and hover inside Waimea Canyon, joining birds casually winging their way up to their perches on the rocks. Get a different perspective of the N\u0101pali Coast as you swing out to sea to look back at the sea cliffs from above.<\/p>\n Breakfast is big business in Hawaii. There are restaurants, buffets, even road side shacks that have a cult like following for their Loco Moco, but there\u2019s one place on Kauai that\u2019s famous for its pancakes, and trust me, it\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect. Tip Top Motel<\/a> in Lihue looks just like an average motel from the outside. With an oddly large number of cars parked out front. And a line of people out the door. They\u2019re not here for accommodation, they\u2019re here for breakfast. The Tip Top Motel Bakery is legendary for its no frills, no fuss breakfasts. Head inside, wait for a table in the very casual diner-style seating, and order the macadamia nut banana pancakes. Delivered on a trolley, these pancakes are under $10 and served unadorned, but there\u2019s syrup and butter on the table, and you won\u2019t be leaving one bite behind.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re after a taste of the surfer way of life, Hanalei Bay is the place for you. Famous for its dramatic headlands, and easy waves, the beach is filled with travellers trying out the sport, along with the pros who tackle the breaks further out. Best yet, the town of Hanalei has plenty of surf board rental spots. Get out there early, work up an appetite then hit Hanalei\u2019s main street, a quaint, eclectic mix of shops, juice stands and restaurants. Order a huge smoothie from the colourful Aloha Juice stand, grab a burrito from Federico\u2019s Mexican<\/a> and settle in at a picnic table for a laid back lunch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kauai residents care deeply about their land, and there\u2019s no better place to learn more about their passion, but also about the land itself than at the Waipa Foundation. Located on the northern side of the island, on the tip of Hanalei Bay, the Foundation is committed to educating its community, and its visitors. Twice a month, the Foundation\u2019s lush farm hosts a dinner in conjunction with the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas<\/a>. This stunning resort sits on the cliffs above Hanalei Bay but brings its guests down to the valley to tour the farm, and taste the fruits of its harvest. Learn about poi, native pineapples and all the different varieties of kale before sitting down to a three course feast cooked by the Westin\u2019s award winning chefs \u2013\u00a0traditional Hawaiian hula and ukulele performances are the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n There are no \u2018f words\u2019 allowed on the Kauai Backcountry Tubing Adventure<\/a>. We\u2019re talking about \u201cfreezing\u201d, \u201cfrigid\u201d and \u201cfrosty\u201d. Apparently \u201cfresh\u201d is allowed, but that\u2019s it. Of course, the hilarious guides are talking about water temperature, because we\u2019re about to go mountain tubing high in the rainforest, in canals filled with run off water from the soaring waterfalls. It turns out, with a wetsuit top and shorts on, and most of my body sitting out of the tube, it\u2019s pretty comfortable. Or maybe it’s because I\u2019m too distracted by the gobsmacking experience of floating through tunnels and flumes, surrounded on all sides by lush rainforest. Carved back in the 1870s, these channels were originally used to water sugar plantations, diverting the waterfalls to feed an industry that eventually petered out. The tunnels and channels remained and today see thousands of travellers float down their course. With head torches on, we shoot down dark tunnels, out into the bright sunlight, bumping into each other and the walls, and it’s all good fun, like nature\u2019s waterslide, before ending up at a picnic lunch.<\/p>\n There\u2019s something very special about Table 53 at RumFire Poipu Beach. Sheraton Kauai Resort\u2019s<\/a> fine dining restaurant has plenty of beautiful tables, looking out over the ocean, but this one is extra special. Not only does it have the prime spot overlooking sunset, but all of the profits from anything consumed at the table go straight to charity. That\u2019s a pretty big commitment and one the hotel is pretty proud of. You can dine on dishes like Kona lobster and fried Brussel sprouts, sip award winning cocktails (they make a mean Mai Tai), and dig into flourless macadamia chocolate tortes for dessert, knowing you\u2019ll be helping the Children’s Justice Center of Kauai do their good work. Now that\u2019s a guilt free dinner!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Poipu on the Kauai\u2019s southern side, is known for sunny days and stunning sunsets. If you\u2019re after a few days of sun, surf and serious pool time, make a beeline for the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa<\/a>. This sprawling resort has some of the most beautiful manicured grounds spread out across 50 acres, there are almost too many pools to count, with a sandy lagoon, adults pools, spa pools, kids pools, and a waterslide.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/A56B7390.jpg\")
<\/p>\n3. Tip Top shape<\/h2>\n
4. Live the surfer lifestyle<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Back to the land<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Tubing adventures<\/h2>\n
7. Guilt free dining<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Soak up the sunshine<\/h2>\n
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