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Response: Dear R & J - I'm glad you asked about the Blue Hole because it's one of the many unique places on Kauai, the incredible Garden Island. You are correct that the Blue Hole is at the base of Mt. Waialeale, which is known as one of the wettest places on earth. The 'Blue Hole' is not a hole, but rather a large pool fed by two streams and a waterfall. Blue Hole rests just outside the cylindrical cavity of an old extinct volcano. The view before you offers 2000-foot vertical walls draped with waterfalls - a benefit of the rain. This is the spot where the waterfalls converge into a river. The Blue Hole is accessed from Kuamoo Road (Route 580) which is in Wailua, on the east side of Kauai. Poipu is on the south side. It's quite a ways up the mountain, beyond state-improved roads, and you'll probably need a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Expect a bumpy ride. Beyond the drive-able portion there is quite a long hike up a riverbed, but the flora and fauna of Kauai are unmatchable. The easiest way to go is with a company that provides experienced and knowledgable guides who can offer historical information and short side tours on the way there. They do recommend that only people who are at least "moderately fit" undertake the trip. Advanced hikers can continue past Blue Hole and traverse the more difficult trails leading into the center of Waialeale crater. The sight of all those waterfalls is certain to be one you'll remember forever!   Explore more answers from the Big Kahuna...Do you have a question for the Big Kahuna? Click here to send him your question. Due to the great number of questions, the Big Kahuna will not be able to answer your questions personally. Questions of general interest will be answered in future issues of the free TNT NewsHawaii Travel newsletter, and then posted here.  Or plan your dream vacation through our Hawaii Travel Directory: Big Island | Kauai | Maui | Oahu
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