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Wailua Falls

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 26 attractions in Lihue
Traveler Description: A popular waterfall attraction.
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Attraction type: Waterfall
Activities: Swimming, Viewing wildlife
Address: Maalo Rd
off Hwy 580 Lihue, Kauai, HI

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Reviews of Wailua Falls

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4 of 5 stars
Portland, Michigan
Jul 28, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Wailua Falls was nice. I wish I would have known about the trails that take you to the bottom of the falls. From the viewing area the falls are nice but I guess I wasn't overly wowed. I have visited many of the waterfalls Michigan, my home state has to offer, and they are just as nice, not as large,... more

5 of 5 stars
Endless Mountains PA
Feb 19, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Wonderful quick trip to squeeze in. By car it is a quick trip to the top or you can take your time and come in from the water side by kayak. Anyway this was just a quick unplanned trip to get to see where they filmed the waterfall sequence in the TV show Fantasy Island. Just breathtaking and funny to... more

5 of 5 stars
Orlando, Florida
Oct 14, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Wailua falls is definitely on my Kauai must see list. We didn't have a trip to see this waterfall on our itinerary, however, my husband stepped on some sea urchin and was off his feet for a few days, so we decided to make the trip since it was something we could just drive to. It is short drive (about... more

5 of 5 stars
Aurora, Colorado
Jul 9, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

The parking lot was full of adorable chicks and their momma's... we were worried the cars would hit them , but somehow they manage to stay out of the way. The waterfalls are amazing - just breathtaking. It's hard to grasp the size and scope of the falls and the entire area around them - it's just a massive beautiful... more

5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 1, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

This is a great activity! We rented a double kayak from Wailua Kayak Adventures for $55, strapped it onto our car and away we went. The kayaking is easy and pretty and the falls are spectacular. What a great experience to swim in a natural pool @ the base of the falls. We didn't go on a guided trip; we... more

5 of 5 stars
Kauai & Mainland
Mar 24, 2006
14/19 found this review helpful

Wailua Falls is located shortly before you reach the Pools of Ohe'o beyond Hana town. The falls are set in an amazing tropical setting and can be seen directly from the road falling down the side of a cliff. The view and photo opportunities are great. Local vendors will stop at the parking lot to sell really great breadfruit and... more

Jan 19, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

We had to walk to the falls because they were finishing a brand NEW road to the falls. It really is breathtaking and spectacular. A real gem of a place. You can walk to the top of the falls a bit scary -- just past the danger signs after the lookout. more

5 of 5 stars
Alameda, California
Jan 13, 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

My husband and I absoluetly loved this falls. You can get out of your car and see them, but it is better to hike. We took a five minute hike and ended up at the very top of the falls. It was fabulous! We also took a helicopter ride and took a picture of the falls from the helicopter. There... more

Aug 2, 2005
12/12 found this review helpful

These falls were used in the opening scene of the “Fantasy Island” television show. You have to drive on a little road (580) with lots of potholes between sugar cane fields for about 4 miles to find the falls, but they are definitely worth the trip. There were several other people there today and the falls looked beautiful. I always... more

Aug 25, 2004
10/11 found this review helpful

They say that the roads are bumpy. Believe them. It was a rough ride to get there, but the falls were really beautiful. The chickens and rosters keep you watching also. Make sure you drive slow and try to swerve the pot holes to get there. more

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Wailua Falls Address

Maalo Rd, off Hwy 580, Lihue, Kauai, HI