Haupu Mountain Rising abruptly above southeastern Kauaʻi, Haupu Mountain, more accurately written Hā‘upu, is one of the island’s most distinctive volcanic landmarks. Its rugged green walls separate the Līhuʻe Basin from the drier landscapes around Kōloa and Māhā‘ulepū, while its long ridgeline forms a dramatic backdrop to Nāwiliwili, Kīpū Kai, and Kauaʻi’s south shore. Hā‘upu …
