Nawiliwili Port (Pier 2)
Matson Terminal Guide

Logistics for the Garden Isle. From Lihue Airport to the Matson Gate.

Kauai Terminal Stats

Port Name:

Matson / Nawiliwili Harbor (Pier 2)

Address:

Jetty Rd, Lihue, HI 96766

ACCEPTED CARGO:

+3 to 5 Days (Honolulu Barge Transfer)

Gate Hours

MON / TUE / WED / FRI

07:00 AM – 11:30 AM

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

⚠️ LUNCH CLOSURE: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Strictly Enforced. Plan accordingly.

Finding the Gate (Pier 2)

Nawiliwili is busy with cruise ships. Avoid the tourist terminal and head to the cargo yard.

From Lihue Airport (LIH)

  1. Head South on Rice Street.
  2. Turn Left onto Waapa Rd.
  3. Continue straight as it becomes Wilcox Rd/Jetty Rd.
  4. Follow signs for "Matson Container Yard".

From Pearl City/Ewa (Westbound)

  1. Take Kaumualii Hwy (Hwy 50) East toward Lihue.
  2. Turn Right onto Nawiliwili Rd (Hwy 58).
  3. Turn Left onto Waapa Rd.

🚨 RED DIRT ALERT: Kauai's volcanic soil stains. If your wheel wells have red mud, USDA will reject the car instantly. Wash it right before you arrive!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • PCSing to PMRF Barking Sands?

    You must pick up at the port in Lihue. It is about a 60-minute drive from the base.

  • Do you ship EVs to Kauai?

     No. Barge safety rules prohibit electric vehicles.

Ship to the Garden Isle.

Whether you're PCSing or moving to Poipu, we get it there.

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