ESCAPE ROUTE

GETTING THERE

Hawaiian Airlines flies direct to Honolulu from Sydney and Brisbane, with connecting flights to Kaua‘i’s Lihu‘e Airport. hawaiianairlines.com.au Ph: 1300 661 339

STAYING THERE

The Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa, on the south shore, is close to the Maha‘ulepu Heritage Trail. Fill one of the resort’s reusable water bottles at one of the filtered water dispensers and bring it with you on your hike. kauai.grand.hyatt.com If you’d prefer to stay closer to the airport, the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort & Spa is a luxurious waterfront choice. marriotthawaii.com/kauai-marriott-resort

Helicopter: Safari Helicopters’ Deluxe Waterfall Safari (doors-on only) departs from Lihu‘e Airport. safarihelicopters.com/ kauai/waterfall

Hikes: For private, customised hiking tours, see kauaihikingtours.com. For more info on the Maha‘ulepu Heritage Trail, the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, and Kaua‘i’s state parks and their respective trails, see hikemahaulepu.org, cavereserve.org, and dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/Kauai. The 3rd edition Lonely Planet Kaua‘i guidebook includes details for some hikes.

Na Pali Coast tours: Captain Andy’s operates daily sailing and rafting adventures. napali.com. In summer (when conditions are calmer), other operators offer sea kayaking tours for experienced paddlers.