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Wailua Falls


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 27 attractions in Lihue
Traveler Description: The waterfalls are beautiful but be warned you can only view them from the road up high. You drive up a winding road that dead ends and you get out of more »
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Attraction type: Waterfall
Activities: Swimming, Viewing wildlife
Address: Maalo Rd
off Hwy 580 Lihue, Kauai, HI

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2 of 5 stars
Officeandboat   21 contributions
vancouver
Nov 15, 2009

Perhaps my view is slanted because we drove up Waimea Canyon and saw not only the magnificent Na Pali Coast from an awesome viewpoint, but also world class waterfalls. We also hiked 8 hours to see Hanakapiai Falls, the most amazing hike I've ever done. So, even though we drove up to see these falls after torrential rainfall, and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
cflatt22   53 contributions
Valencia, Ca
Oct 25, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited here one morning and according to the guy that was making grass baskets missed seeing the falls at full force by one day. It was still flowing quite nicely and was a nice little side trip on our way to Poipu beach. The grass basket guy also said that the trails to get to the bottom were very... more

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4 of 5 stars
aquapong   42 contributions
Phoenix, Arizona
Apr 16, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

There's a nice lookout you can snap some pictures of the falls right from the road. Great for a quick stop for a photo op. more

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4 of 5 stars
sjgphoto   35 contributions
Portland, Michigan
Jul 28, 2008
3/6 found this review helpful

Wailua Falls was nice. I wish I would have known about the trails that take you to the bottom of the falls. From the viewing area the falls are nice but I guess I wasn't overly wowed. I have visited many of the waterfalls Michigan, my home state has to offer, and they are just as nice, not as large,... more

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5 of 5 stars
oemtech   1 contribution
Endless Mountains PA
Feb 19, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

Wonderful quick trip to squeeze in. By car it is a quick trip to the top or you can take your time and come in from the water side by kayak. Anyway this was just a quick unplanned trip to get to see where they filmed the waterfall sequence in the TV show Fantasy Island. Just breathtaking and funny to... more

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5 of 5 stars
flgirl26   38 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Oct 14, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

Wailua falls is definitely on my Kauai must see list. We didn't have a trip to see this waterfall on our itinerary, however, my husband stepped on some sea urchin and was off his feet for a few days, so we decided to make the trip since it was something we could just drive to. It is short drive (about... more

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5 of 5 stars
wantonstoup   264 contributions
Aurora, Colorado
Jul 9, 2007
8/8 found this review helpful

The parking lot was full of adorable chicks and their momma's... we were worried the cars would hit them , but somehow they manage to stay out of the way. The waterfalls are amazing - just breathtaking. It's hard to grasp the size and scope of the falls and the entire area around them - it's just a massive beautiful... more

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5 of 5 stars
Likestodine   18 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 1, 2007
4/5 found this review helpful

This is a great activity! We rented a double kayak from Wailua Kayak Adventures for $55, strapped it onto our car and away we went. The kayaking is easy and pretty and the falls are spectacular. What a great experience to swim in a natural pool @ the base of the falls. We didn't go on a guided trip; we... more

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5 of 5 stars
pelekai   14 contributions
Kauai & Mainland
Mar 24, 2006
15/21 found this review helpful

Wailua Falls is located shortly before you reach the Pools of Ohe'o beyond Hana town. The falls are set in an amazing tropical setting and can be seen directly from the road falling down the side of a cliff. The view and photo opportunities are great. Local vendors will stop at the parking lot to sell really great breadfruit and... more

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5 of 5 stars
philfna   41 contributions
Jan 19, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

We had to walk to the falls because they were finishing a brand NEW road to the falls. It really is breathtaking and spectacular. A real gem of a place. You can walk to the top of the falls a bit scary -- just past the danger signs after the lookout. more

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Wailua Falls Address

Maalo Rd, off Hwy 580, Lihue, Kauai, HI