Opaekaa Falls
Opaekaa Falls
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- iowacityia2,784 contributionsTuesday, November 28th morning visit.My wife and I visited the waterfalls as part of a Holland America shore excursion. This was 1 of 3 sites we visited on this excursion. The weather was not the greatest, with significant rainfall. Not the prettiest day. But the falls are viewed from quite a distance, and with all of the rain, very impressive. We did not spend a lot of time there. There was a restroom at the parking lot. I would not rush back to these falls.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 12, 2023
- KevinL41872Nashua, New Hampshire588 contributionsGreat SpotPretty close to our condo and an easy trek to view. Easy parking in a turnout off main road. The picture spot is perfect and the falls were moving even during a dry spell. A couple of people selling lei's and things but not pushy. A nice quick stop.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 3, 2024
- Justpedal20Redding, California48 contributionsWorth a lookI used to live on Kauai, and drove past these falls every day on the way to work. But we came back as tourists and went to see them. They are pretty overgrown with vegetation now, but still pretty and huge and jaw dropping. You literally will drive up to the parking lot (or ride up in a tour bus) and walk out to see them across the valley. Worth a stop to see though.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 13, 2024
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Ocean City, NJ565 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
In first visiting the Princeville area and then going to Poipu we decided on making a stop here as it didn’t seem like it was out of the way. Driving here was about a ten minute ride off of the main road and it was worth it as you have access to view the falls without walking on a trail. I wouldn’t make a special trip here but definitely stop if you are passing by.
Written March 19, 2020
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Karyn W
Kansas City, MO1,645 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We knew Kauai had a lot of waterfalls but we couldn’t hike to many. We found out this one was visible from the road so decided to take the turnoff you get there. It’s just a 2 mile detour.
It is a really pretty fall. It’s 150 feet and wide so it’s very easy to see from the lookout.
If you cross the street you can also get a lovely view of the Wailua River.
It is a really pretty fall. It’s 150 feet and wide so it’s very easy to see from the lookout.
If you cross the street you can also get a lovely view of the Wailua River.
Written February 29, 2020
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ2,044 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is an easy access walk from a parking area with room for many cars. You get to see the falls clearly but at a distance as there are really not paths available to get near the falls. Some waterfalls require long hikes, so this is easily accessible on the East coast of Kauai, but the viewing at a distance is the tradeoff. Just manage your expectations and enjoy the view.
Written August 26, 2023
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Stephanie P
Jefferson City, MO913 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
I am going to give this a five and not a four because hey, it’s a waterfall and a peaceful experience, even though you are pretty far away to view it.
This is pretty easy to get to and right off the highway at a fairly large parking lot with clean bathrooms. There is a very short walkway to get out to see the falls.
Unfortunately, you are really standing pretty much on the two lane highway to get your photos and the best view of the falls. It is also a lot farther away viewing-wise compared to Wailua Falls so you’ll need to zoom in. There is a crosswalk, and when you go across the street there is a beautiful scenic lookout over the river that is worth viewing (no falls). Just be very aware of oncoming traffic.
This is pretty easy to get to and right off the highway at a fairly large parking lot with clean bathrooms. There is a very short walkway to get out to see the falls.
Unfortunately, you are really standing pretty much on the two lane highway to get your photos and the best view of the falls. It is also a lot farther away viewing-wise compared to Wailua Falls so you’ll need to zoom in. There is a crosswalk, and when you go across the street there is a beautiful scenic lookout over the river that is worth viewing (no falls). Just be very aware of oncoming traffic.
Written November 15, 2024
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iowacityia
iowa city, ia2,784 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My wife and I visited the waterfalls as part of a Holland America shore excursion. This was 1 of 3 sites we visited on this excursion. The weather was not the greatest, with significant rainfall. Not the prettiest day. But the falls are viewed from quite a distance, and with all of the rain, very impressive. We did not spend a lot of time there. There was a restroom at the parking lot. I would not rush back to these falls.
Written December 12, 2023
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parrottdize
Dyer, IN2,417 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This was part of a Princess cruise excursion. While we have been to Kauai before, this was our first time visiting Opeakaa Falls.
It is a short, easy walk to the falls from the parking lot. The falls are a long distance from the viewing areas, but still scenic.
It is a short, easy walk to the falls from the parking lot. The falls are a long distance from the viewing areas, but still scenic.
Written December 1, 2024
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Kristopher C
21 contributions
Jan 2020
Just drive up and park not much walking to see the falls. Safe for family with young kids. It’s a sidewalk you view the falls from several hundred feet above. No worry of getting wet or slipping. Honestly it was not my sort of thing but the falls are beautiful so to each there own!
Written January 6, 2020
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HoustonRobert
The Woodlands, TX434 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The way to see the falls is from a pull off viewpoint off the road. The falls are very nice, but quite distant. Need binoculars or telephoto lens to appreciate. Across the road you can also view the Wailua River, also at a distance. We thought we could drive a bit further and see the falls closer, but apparently not. Like Wailua falls, this is okay to visit if you’re looking for something to do, but have high expectations.
Written January 29, 2020
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Justpedal20
Redding, CA48 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
I used to live on Kauai, and drove past these falls every day on the way to work. But we came back as tourists and went to see them. They are pretty overgrown with vegetation now, but still pretty and huge and jaw dropping. You literally will drive up to the parking lot (or ride up in a tour bus) and walk out to see them across the valley. Worth a stop to see though.
Written September 13, 2024
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Theresa B
Salmon Arm, Canada522 contributions
Nov 2022
This dual waterfall is scene from the parking area along the road so there's not walking or hiking required.
You can walk up a little further and cross the road to get a view of the river.
We stopped here on our way to do the West Trail of the Sleeping Giant.
It's so easy to see and get to, why not stop and take a photo.
You can walk up a little further and cross the road to get a view of the river.
We stopped here on our way to do the West Trail of the Sleeping Giant.
It's so easy to see and get to, why not stop and take a photo.
Written December 2, 2022
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