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Experience Hawaiʻiʻs Living Culture in Waimea Valley, deeply rooted in authentic Hawaiian History, Culture, Spirituality and Tradition. Waimea Valley is a world apart from Waikiki, be in the quiet of nature, beautiful flowers, rare plants, cultural...more

Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

As featured in A Wonderous Week in Waikiki!

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59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-8411

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wastefreetraveller

Adelaide, Australia

81

Reviewed yesterday

Swim at the waterfall. An afternoon for all ages.

The first time I happened on these botanical gardens by accident when I drove past, so I was sure to return on our recent family trip to hawaii. The walk is suitable for all ages and takes 30-45 minutes each way. It is approx 2...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Kellie D

Brisbane, Australia

28369

Reviewed 2 days ago

Beautiful gardens

Dropped in here without knowing anything about it, just as we were driving past. So glad we did! The gardens are really spectacular and there is a lot of history here. Didn't have time to do a guided walk down into the valley but really...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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69tiger888

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

729214

Reviewed 5 days ago

Wonderful trail for all ages

We were t the North shore viewing the bad waves of the winter and passed by this valley. We are glad we decided to visit. There is admission fee 15$. All worth it. . The ground is vast and beautuful , well maintained , the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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JustGina56287

Andrews, Texas

14290

Reviewed 5 days ago

Waterfall is Beautiful but Hard to access if you are older or handicapped

We visited the valley and the waterfall in the valley, it was beautiful. The waterfall is hard to access if you have any physical limitations which is sad my parents couldn't get down to the water for all of the large rocks :(

Date of experience: January 2019

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B5276SRdianem

Madison, Wisconsin

116

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Beautiful walk and gardens

Lovely botanical garden with cultural emphasis on Hawaiian history. Walkway is wide and accessible, plants clearly marked, historical plaques with good information. Waterfalls was blocked off at the bridge by a mudslide/rockslide but still beautiful way to spend a relaxing afternoon. They offered a rain...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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vmoreno14

Azusa

146

Reviewed 6 days ago

love this Valley

We have been here 4 times and we just love the flowers, green lush landscaping and of course the swim in the waterfall! We have even seen a beautiful wedding on the way! Don't miss this beautiful valley when in Oahu!

Date of experience: September 2018

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kristinem127

51

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful scenery!

We loved our visit to Waimea Valley! The scenery was beautiful, and everything was clean and well-kept! We had a family group of 10 adults. Eight of them took the plunge into the pool under the falls. Great service from the wonderful people in the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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lululesley

Toronto, Canada

2714

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful location with historical significance

Loved all the ancient Hawaiian history and the beautiful botanical gardens. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to O'ahu!

Date of experience: January 2019

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Keyanna I

235

Reviewed 1 week ago

The Secret Botanical Garden

We took a 30 minute drive from Oahu to the botanical garden and water falls at Waimea Valley in Haleiwa. On our drive to Waimea Valley we passed the beautiful blue Waimea Beach Park. Surfers and beach goers were parked along the rode heading in...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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1210tgho

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

22839

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A worthwhile visit

On the NorthShore of Oahu Would definitely recommend a day visiting the town on Haleiwa a cute town lots of restaurants shops close to the beach drive a little bit up turn right on 83 drive up and Waimea beach is on the left a...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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774brynw

When is the best time to avoid mosquitos?

July 29, 2018|

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We visited in February and went early afternoon and didn’t have any issues!

CharlotteMom2

Is this just an open park or do you need to buy tickets and pay for a tour? Do we need to worry about getting tickets ahead of time? If we plan to arrive around 1/2:00, is that enough time?

January 24, 2018|

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You must buy tickets. Yes, that should be ample time. You can swim in the lagoon under the falls, too, though life jackets are required (and provided).

Les W

Aloha, we are thinking of coming over today to spend the 4th of July at the center, just to confirm, if we want to leave our cars in the lot while we walk over to swim at the by beach across fhe road, is that ok? Mahalo.

July 4, 2017|

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The parking for Waimea Valley is several minutes driving in from the road. If you were to walk to the beach from the parking area, it may be a little far. Also, the parking is for paying Waimea Valley visitors. There is a... More