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A basin for storm runoff was built right above the grotto, and water that leaked through encouraged the growth of maidenhair and Boston sword ferns. [2] Fern Grotto's decline began when it was hit by Hurricane Iwa in 1982. It was then nearly destroyed Kauai was hit by Hurricane Iniki in 1992.
–. Features. Fern covered, lava rock grotto on the Walua River with daily boat tours. Location and Access. Only accessible by boat or Kayak, the Fern Grotto is located about two miles up Kauai’s Wailua River, the only navigable river in the State of Hawaii.
Top ways to experience Fern Grotto and nearby attractions. Cruise Ship Excursion: Kauai – Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto. 4. Historical Tours. from. $99.00. per adult. Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour. 130.
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Oct 29, 2013 · Kauai’s famous Fern Grotto. Unfortunately the grotto ain’t what it used to be. Flooding from heavy rain has damaged the grotto over the years. The most recent set back was in 2006 when the area received rainfall for forty consecutive days. Flooding destroyed the dock, walking path and washed away many ferns. With that damage, the site was ...
Apr 25, 2007 · Those falling rocks also ruined the state's multi-million dollar facelift for the Fern Grotto. Before the rock falls and heavy rains hit, the state had just installed new ramps and walkways,...
Jul 28, 2023 · Four times a day, their boats take visitors on a 2-mile scenic journey up the calm waters of Kauai’s Wailua River to the Fern Grotto, a large cave draped with long, hanging ferns, for which it ...
