Kauai: Makauwahi Cave Slated to Close 10-31-24

[slip]

Two of the Tortoises have been stolen.

Unique Makauwahi Cave Reserve on Kauaʻi to close Oct. 31 after 20 years of public access | Kauai Now

Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen.

kauainownews.com

 

[geist1223]

We have visited the Cave several times. Hiking from the Poipu Area.

 

[Yzfguy06]

Two of the Tortoises have been stolen.

Unique Makauwahi Cave Reserve on Kauaʻi to close Oct. 31 after 20 years of public access | Kauai Now

Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen.

kauainownews.com

WTF is wrong with people. Leave the tortoises be. Why do you have to uproot them from where they are and cause them stress in a new environment.

 

[artringwald]

Still many questions about the future of Makauwahi Cave Reserve.

Fears of Neglect And Billionaire's Exploitation Cloud Historic Poipu Gem

On Kauai, the "coconut wireless" informs us where news media falls short. Now, this Poipu icon is caught in a fog of neglect and vague intentions under yet another billionaire owner. As our community pushes for clarity, fears of exploitation loom larger over what was once a beloved sanctuary.

beatofhawaii.com

 

[pedro47]

Did the Reserve actually closed at the end of October 2024?

 

[pspercy]

Apparently shortly to reopen:

Public Outcry Wins? Kauai’s Makauwahi Cave Reopening Despite Big Money Interests

After a wave of public outcry and intense media scrutiny, Kauai’s Makauwahi Cave Reserve will soon reopen to the public. The historic site, recently closed by its billionaire owner’s company, had faced an uncertain future amid fears of neglect and commercial development. However, the power of...

beatofhawaii.com

 

[artringwald]

Apparently shortly to reopen:

Public Outcry Wins? Kauai’s Makauwahi Cave Reopening Despite Big Money Interests

After a wave of public outcry and intense media scrutiny, Kauai’s Makauwahi Cave Reserve will soon reopen to the public. The historic site, recently closed by its billionaire owner’s company, had faced an uncertain future amid fears of neglect and commercial development. However, the power of...

beatofhawaii.com

Definitely good news!

 

[FunnyFarm]

Not optomistic that the Cave will reopen while I'm in Poipu again for Thanksgiving.........but hoping.

Still reopening is very good news.

After more than 30 years of going to Poipu and having lived on Kauai in the early 80's I never knerw about the cave until last year.
We hiked down last year only to find it closed due to rain so we are still looking forward to a rare "new" experience on Kauai.