Kƒ´lauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge extends across steep coastal cliffs where red-footed boobies, albatrosses, and frigate birds nest throughout the rocky formations.

The Daniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse, constructed in 1913, served as a navigation beacon for ships crossing the Pacific Ocean until its deactivation.

Native Hawaiian conservation practices integrate with modern wildlife management methods to protect endangered species like the Hawaiian Nene Goose.

Visitors must secure advance reservations and pay a ten-dollar entry fee to access the refuge grounds between Tuesday and Saturday.

A specialized predator-resistant fence surrounds sections of the refuge to shield native bird populations from non-native mammals.

Location: Kauai County

Inception: 1985

Operator: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/kilauea_point

GPS coordinates: 22.23130,-159.40200

Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:54