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Waikapalae Wet Cave
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a
thumbnail to see a larger version of the
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OVERVIEW |
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This is
the second wet cave located in this area. A
short, uphill climb brings you to the
entrance. The other wet cave, Waikanaloa,
and Manini-holo, a dry cave, are nearby.
All of these caves were formed when the
ocean was much higher than today and etched
away at the lava rock creating the caves.
This particular cave has an unusual effect
for those who want to brave the ice-cold
water. It is called the Blue Room. At the
back of the main cave is a small opening
into another, smaller room accessible only
by swimming. Once inside the smaller
chamber, look toward the main opening. The
sunlight reflecting off the freshwater makes
everything around you turn blue.
The water in the wet caves comes from
underground springs that eventually feed
into the ocean. The water level in the caves
are effected by the tide. Viewing in the
Blue Room is best during high tide as the
sunlight has a narrower opening into the
chamber and more of the blue color is
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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.
A short trail uphill leads to this cave. |
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