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Waikanaloa Wet Cave
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PHOTOS |
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OVERVIEW |
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This is
the easiest of the two wet caves to access
as it is located just off the road. Sea
caves are formed by thousands of years of
ocean waves pounding against the lava and
eventually etching out a cavern. At one
time, the ocean was up to this point.
The water in these wet caves is fed by
springs seeping through the porous lava and
is extremely cold. No swimming is allowed.
Scuba divers have reported no fresh or salt
water life exisits in these caves.
Legend states that these caves were built by
Pele, the volcano goddess, for her lover.
But when they filled with water, she
abandoned them. The second wet sea cave is
located up the hill and is called
Waikapala'e Cave. A dry sea cave, Manin-holo
Dry Cave, is just down the road. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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From
Ha'ena, take Highway 560 west. Both wet
caves are located on the left just before
Mile Marker #10, past the Ha'ena Beach Park.
This cave is on the right of the parking lot
and closer to the road. |
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