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The Island of Niihau in Hawaii
Niihau is the smallest inhabited island in the
Hawaiian island chain and it has no roads,
no hotels, and no restaurants. It is located about
20 miles west of the island of Kauai.
For the most part, access to Niihau is limited to
the approximately 300 residents who live there,
but a there are a few limited tours available
from Kauai.
NASA Satellite Image of Niihau
Tours of Niihau
Niihau is a private island, and visits by outsiders
are normally not allowed, but there is one company
offering helicopter tours from Kauai that include
snorkeling, a picnic, and beach time and hunting
safaris are also available.
Facts About Niihau
Size, population, location, language,
and other interesting facts about the
island of Niihau.
Articles About Niihau
Interesting articles and news stories about the
island of Niihau.
1941 Japanese Landing on Niihau
A Japanese pilot crash landed on Niihau while
he was trying to fly back to his aircraft carrier after
the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Two
books were written about that little-known incident.
History of Niihau
A brief history of the Hawaiian island
of Niihau.
Books About Niihau
A collection of books about the island
of Niihau that are available at Amazon.com
Maps of Niihau
Interesting articles and news stories about the
island of Niihau.
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Related Links
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
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