Natural site · Kīlauea, Kauai

Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The refuge protects nesting seabirds and Hawaiian geese. The 1913 lighthouse stands on the point above the ocean.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 2 of Kauai in 5 Days

Visiting Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: what to know

Tickets
Reservation required for adults 16 and over on Recreation.gov
Time needed
1–2 hours
Best time
10:00 opening, on a Wednesday to Saturday
Getting there
About 40 minutes north of Līhuʻe

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Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge FAQs

Do you need a reservation for Kīlauea Point?

Yes, visits are booked in advance on Recreation.gov.

Which days is Kīlauea Point open?

Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:30. It closes on some holidays.

Can you see whales?

Often in winter, roughly December to April.

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