Wailua Falls Hawaii

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(3.6K) · Waterfall in Lihue, United States
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Wailua Falls is a breathtaking natural attraction located in Hawaii, United States. This majestic waterfall plunges over 80 feet into a lush tropical canyon, …

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Jan 21, 2025
So many beautiful sites on the Island of Kauai Those waterfalls which can only be seen from the top are not impressive at all Although it’s a short drive from Lihue I wouldn’t bother visiting it Full review by Amnonbd
Dec 18, 2024
Very easy to get to and not off the beaten path, but not as impressive as I remember from previous visits when the water pressure was much higher. My wife said today's visit was just a trickle. Nev… Full review by romadaro
Nov 29, 2024
Beautiful falls and well worth seeing. The road to the falls was very narrow in some places and the parking lot is small. We got the last parking spot at around 11:30 am. Go earlier if you can to… Full review by Karen T

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My husband and I will be in Kauai until the end of December. We are looking for people to hike with or/ and share a car …
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My husband and I will be in Kauai until the end of December. We are looking for people to hike with or/ and share a car with as we don’t drive. If anyone interested please contact me at +17144069862. We have open schedule Mahalo!
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Sorry. We left Christmas Eve.
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Answer by Sandy S · Dec 24, 2019
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Can you hike down to the falls still? I thought I read somewhere that the trail was closed..
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It was ok this summer. It’s only a few hundred yards if that.
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Can you tell me more about the hike
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The Wailua Falls does not have a hiking path down to the pond below the Falls. You drive the Falls and park to look off to the canyon and the Falls. The parking is limited and if you …
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The Wailua Falls does not have a hiking path down to the pond below the Falls. You drive the Falls and park to look off to the canyon and the Falls. The parking is limited and if you wait a few minutes someone will be pulling out for you to park. The look only takes 10 to 20 minutes for the view. Best time to see the Falls is after they have had rain in the area. Al
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I have seen some beautiful pictures of the falls and I was wondering when the lighting is best for taking photos at …
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I have seen some beautiful pictures of the falls and I was wondering when the lighting is best for taking photos at this site. Morning, afternoon? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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We went there in the morning and you can even find rainbow too at the falls. However if you have a drone that would help you to take pictures where the normal camera are unable to …
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We went there in the morning and you can even find rainbow too at the falls. However if you have a drone that would help you to take pictures where the normal camera are unable to do so at many angles.
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Easy way to hike down to bottom from top viewing area?
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No need to even try it
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