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Kilauea Lighthouse
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a
thumbnail to see a larger version of the
photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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Kilauea
Lighthouse began lighting the way for
mariners in 1913. It served as a pivotal
navigation aid for ships sailing on the
Orient run.
The historic light station consists of a
concrete lighthouse, three field stone
keepers' quarters, a fuel oil shed,
cisterns, and a supply landing platform. It
is one of the nations most intact historic
light stations.
Even in the early years, travelers came to
enjoy the area's scenic beauty and to
explore the magnificent light. Today Kilauea
Point is one of Kauais most visited sites
with more than 500,00 visitors a year.
The landmark played a prominent role the
life of the nearby sugar plantation town of
Kilauea. The lighthouse is a symbol of the
town; and the Point is one the island's best
loved places.
Kilauea Point is listed on the State and
National Registers of Historic Places. After
the light was decommissioned in 1976, the US
Fish and Wildlife Service acquired it in
1985 and currently manages the 31-acre site
as part of a 203-acre wildlife refuge. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take
Highway 56 north from Anahola. Turn right
onto Kiauea Road just after Mile Marker #23.
Follow the road to the end. There is plenty
of paved parking available near the visitor
center. There is a short hike out to the
lighthouse and great views of the entire
area above the peninsula at the lookout. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.kilauealighthouse.org |
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