Kauai Sights

Kamokila Hawaiian Village

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Kamokila Hawaiian Village Review

The village is dramatically ensconced at the base of a steep, long, winding road right beside the Wailua River. Of course, in the days of King Kaumualii, there wasn't a road, just access by boat, and so it made the perfect hideout for his war canoes tucked away in this crook of the Wailua River. Today, there's a replica Hawaiian village in place of war canoes—numerous thatched-roof structures and abundant plant life. Yet, the lack of human activity here makes it seem abandoned, which may be why Hollywood found it an appealing location for the movie Outbreak.

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    Needs new management

    I went here for the canoe ride to the Fern Grotto. I called a day ahead and they said to come by around 9:15am.
    We showed up and they said that they no longer take canoe rides to the Fern Grotto. (Did they change their policy overnight?!)
    The staff acted as if they didn't know what they were doing.
    Pretty grounds with peacocks and chickens but overall, a terrible company!

    by From_92656, 9/21/08

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