Although Wailua Falls once served as a jumping point for proving manhood, today the natural wonder is a popular destination for hikers and photographers. Normally, the falls split into two streams, and occasionally break into three; they can become one wild stream during particularly rainy periods. A short walk from the parking area will deliver you to a view from above. A longer hike down through the forest gives you a view from the bottom up. This hike is steep, muddy, and slippery, so it is usually discouraged. If you decide to give it a try, take plenty of water and bug spray. Plan trip to Lihue with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
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The waterfall is nice. I would rate it 4/5. The experience, however, I'd rate 2/5. We went on a rainy day. It was still a zoo. There are maybe four or five actual parking spots then illegally parked..... more
The waterfall is nice. I would rate it 4/5. The experience, however, I'd rate 2/5. We went on a rainy day. It was still a zoo. There are maybe four or five actual parking spots then illegally parked..... more »
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Beautiful dual falls just outside of the town of Lihue. These falls were filmed for the introduction to the t.v. show Fantasy Island. They are truly beautiful and the scenery around the falls only..... more
Beautiful dual falls just outside of the town of Lihue. These falls were filmed for the introduction to the t.v. show Fantasy Island. They are truly beautiful and the scenery around the falls only..... more »
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Crowded, hard to view but very pretty.
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Beautiful but it was hard to get a good shot of the falls with the overgrown brush on the side of the road
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