Waimea
Canyon is a spectacular canyon, 16 km long and up to 900 m deep, located on the western
side of Kauai along the Hwy 550. Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific",
the canyon was formed by a deep incision of the Waimea River. This area is a wilderness of
deep gorges and labyrinthine canyons, is one of the most spectacular sights in the
Pacific. The Kauai's canyon is more green than the Grand Canyon in
Arizona. Along the road are several scenic
viewpoint: the Lower Lookout on Waimea Canyon Drive, the Waimea Canyon Lookout, the PuuKa
Pele Lookout and the Puu Hinahina Lookout. Continuing to drive up the mountain from Waimea
into Kokee State Park you'll arrive to the Kalalau Lookout and the Puu O Kila Lookout with
beautiful views to the Na'Pali Coast.
