Wailua Falls Big Island

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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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I was there in August and we hiked all the way to the falls, swam in the pool and went under the falls.
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Can you tell me more about the hike
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The is no hiking path down into the canyon to the pool below the Wailua Falls. Parking is limited but just wait a few minutes and someone will leaving a place for you to park. The view of …
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The is no hiking path down into the canyon to the pool below the Wailua Falls. Parking is limited but just wait a few minutes and someone will leaving a place for you to park. The view of the Falls and the canyon only takes a few minutes, 10 to 20, The best time to view the Falls is just after the area had a good rain. 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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I would say morning.
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Easy way to hike down to bottom from top viewing area?
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Take path on right it’s easier but still difficult. Don’t even try it if not in good shape as it’s steep, muddy and you have to use vines and ropes. I took one on left as I didn’t know about …
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Take path on right it’s easier but still difficult. Don’t even try it if not in good shape as it’s steep, muddy and you have to use vines and ropes. I took one on left as I didn’t know about other one until my return. It was very difficult especially on return but totally worth it
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