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Review:
Fern Grotto is a natural amphitheater on Wailua River in eastern Kauai. The lava rock grotto is covered in luxuriant ferns, and has long been a location for live music performances due to the incredible acoustics. After flooding in 2006, the Hawaii DNR closed Fern Grotto to visitors because of safety concerns. Even though the grotto walls have been artificially reinforced, visitors can still only access the grotto by water. Several bout tour companies provide this opportunity. By land, visitors can view Fern Grotto from a designated observation platform. It remains a popular place to hold romantic outdoor weddings, but now they must be held on the observation deck.
Fern Grotto, Wailua River State Park, Nalu Road, Kapaa, HI, Phone: 808-933-0416
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