Wailua Falls Kauai Map

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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 itFull 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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Yes you can .
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Can you tell me more about the hike
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I mostly drove. Note: I don't have a car reservation at first, but found it cheap to rent, and that got me closer to the hiking trails and the falls. It can be dangerous otherwise. I drove to …
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I mostly drove. Note: I don't have a car reservation at first, but found it cheap to rent, and that got me closer to the hiking trails and the falls. It can be dangerous otherwise. I drove to signs that said lookout/or scenic point, parked, and then hiked solo freely, cheaply, and safely. Hope this helps.
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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 were there in the morning and had the best pictures.
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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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