Kauai, is green, and kauai is wetand thats why its so beautiful. The 10 happiest countries to live in the world 2019 seen as the worlds safest countries duration. Aloha from hawaii our charming kauai bed and breakfast is the perfect place to spend your hawaii vacation. Ample parking and small sidewalk offers safe viewing of the falls and a view of wailua river from a small lookout on the opposite side of kuamoo road. Kauai attractions map kauai 1 kauai attractions 2 kauai attractions map mouseover and click on kauai attraction icons to view individual attraction info and directions. Wailua falls and opaekaa falls are two of the most accessible falls you are able to view on kauai, hawaii. Opaekaa falls kauai all you need to know before you go. This beautiful kauai vacation rental is a peaceful hawaiian retreat with a swimming pool, beautiful views, and plenty of room. In my opinion, these are the 15 best hikes on kauai. Division of state parks wailua river state park dlnr hawaii.
Check out the best tours and activities to experience opaekaa falls. Keahua arboretum and opaekaa falls is located 7 miles northnorthwest of lihue hawaii. Opaekaa falls hike, kauai opaekaa falls conceals a terrific hidden hike. Opaekaa falls is located on a north branch of the wailua river, opaekaa falls itself is not accessible by road or foot. Opaekaa falls hike closed nounou state forest reserve. This website takes you on a virtual tour of the wailua heritage trail and provides. Opaekaa falls is a 151 foot waterfall located on the wailua river in wailua river state park on the eastern side of the hawaiian island of kauai. Opaekaa falls and moalepe trail in kauai island, hawaii. Two scenic waterfalls, opaekaa falls and wailua falls, reside within the park.
Below the ridge down into the ravine through which the water falls can be seen the vertical dikes of basalt that cut through the horizontal koloa lava flows. Opaekaa falls is a spectacular waterfall located on. While some waterfalls require nothing short of an outdoor adventure to see, others. You will climb over boulders in the stream and on top of branches of fallen trees.
They will load your car and provide you a map to the falls. Opaekaa falls is located on the east side of kauai in the town of wailua. Opaekaa falls is one of the most popular spots for tourists to visit when they come to kauai. Le sentier longe une cascade et sa difficulte est evaluee comme facile. This convenient stop offers visitors a great view from a scenic. Aug 08, 2014 make money by selling used items from your home closet and buying name brand clothes, handbags, and shoes on poshmark. Mar 29, 2018 opaekaa falls is located on the east side of kauai in the town of wailua.
Opaekaa falls 151 foot waterfall which has a lookout point. Furthermore, there are picturesque views and photo ops of the opaekaa falls and wailua river. Opaekaa falls kauai 2020 all you need to know before. From the parking lot to view the falls, it is maybe 20 steps. Parts of the island receive over 400 inches of rainfall every year, and all that rain means the garden isle is dripping in dozens of waterfalls. May and september are the best months to enjoy this hike. Opaekaa falls on the other side of the wailua valley from wailua falls is the beautiful opaekaa falls. Opaekaa falls is a beautiful, easy, and convenient stop to make on your island vacation. All my flickr pictures, trail map, and videos wailua river. Opeakaa falls is part of the north branch of the wailua river, the 151 foot falls span 40 feet wide and are easily observed at the opeakaa falls overlook off of kuamoo road. Map of kauai showing highways, resorts, condos, points of interest, airports. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible yearround.
The island is home to one of the wettest locations on earth, mt. However, i recently found out that the state closed this trail because two women fell to their deaths from the top late last year. Kauais wailua river is the states only navigable waterway. Text call 7am 7pm kauai time 8088222846 808 vacation. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. Visitors can take boat tours to see the rainforest. Opaekaa falls and wailua river state park kauai with keiki. One of the most famous is manawaiopuna fallsbetter known as the jurassic park falls. The 300foot 91 m cascade is a beautiful sight with an inviting pool at its bottom where it plunges into. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to kauai. The east side, also referred to as the coconut coast, is by far the busiest side of the island.
The fourth largest island, kauai called the garden island occupies an area of 552 square miles. Opaekaa falls on kauai is one of the islands bestknown and main waterfalls, most people view it from a lookout off of kuamoo road, as it is a difficult and tricky hike around its top and pool. Cascading down into a hidden pool, this 151foottall, 40footwide waterfall is easily one of the islands most accessible major waterfalls. Hanakapiai falls is located off the popular kalalau trail on kauai s na pali coast. Book kauai activities need help planning or to book. The entire napali coast including kee beach, the kalalau trail, hanakapiai fallsbeach, waimea canyon, kokee state park, wailua state park includes wailua river, wailua falls, secret falls and opaekaa falls. Do not try to climb down to the base of the falls from the top of the falls, an extremely dangerous, messy, slippery, and treacherous experience. Three kauai hiking trails lead to one spectacular view. This also makes it home to many wonderful waterfallssome within easy reach, and some requiring just a little more effort. Kauai waterfalls wailua falls opaekaa falls kauai hawaii. Occupying 552 square miles, kauai is circular in shape with lush, mountainous regions in its center and beaches covering almost half its shoreline. Below the ridge down into the ravine through which the water falls can be seen the vertical dikes of basalt that cut through the. Perched high above the magnificent wailua river and close to the world famous wailua falls, you will find that tropical flowers are everywhere at our charming vacation getaway.
Opaekaa falls wailua river state park, kauai, hawaii. Mouseover and click on kauai attraction icons to view individual attraction info and directions. Ample parking and small sidewalk offers safe viewing of the falls and a view of wailua river from a. The wailua river is a long, slowly meadering river that starts at the waialeale crater and is fed by several tributaries on the way to the ocean. Hundreds of waterfalls cascade down streams and rivers as this rainfall makes its way to the ocean. North shore detail tunnels reef beginner scuba dive. While some of these waterfalls require trekking through mud just to gain a glimpse of their splendor, others. This trail, which travels laterally along the nounou forest reserve and intersects with the nounou west trail, is considered easy with a gentle elevation gain until just.
Opaekaa falls, another kauai waterfall thats best viewed in early morning especially after heavy rains. Two of the bestknown driveup falls are both on kauais east side. Kauai is lush and green thanks to a healthy amount of rain in the mountains and valleys. This picturesque waterfall easy to find just off kuamoo road highway 580 near wailua on the east side of kauai. The 5 best kauai waterfalls with photos tripadvisor. Kauai, hawaiis fourth largest island, is separated into five main regions. Named for rolling shrimp that used to be present in the water, the falls and can easily be seen from an overlook off of kuamoo road. Explore the kauaii with these printable travel maps. Waialeale, so its no wonder cascading water decorates its mountainsides. Opaekaa stream is displayed on the kapaa usgs quad topo map. Lihue, the east side coconut coast, the north shore, the south shore and the west side. Mauka on highway 56, right around mile marker 6, youll cross over wailua river.
Opaekaa falls kauai 2020 all you need to know before you. The trail from the road down to the top of the falls is very steep and its hard. Wailua river state park consists mainly of the lush wailua river valley and the wailua river, which is the only navigable river in hawaii. Geologically, kauai is the oldest of the major hawaiian islands. Located on the east side about two miles up kuamoo road route 580 from hwy. Jul 29, 2019 this picturesque waterfall easy to find just off kuamoo road highway 580 near wailua on the east side of kauai. Secret falls, which are hardly a secret anymore, are reached only by waterways and then on foot. Hanakapiai falls is located off the popular kalalau trail on kauais na pali coast. They are both breathtakingly beautiful in their own way, especially after heavy rains in the mountains. Wailua river state park consists mainly of the lush wailua river valley and the wailua river, which is the only. By jon letman page 5 of 5 driveup fallswailua and opaekaa. However, most tourists just stop in the parking lot and watch the falls from a distance.
It has one central shield volcano which has eroded over millions of years into spectacular land forms. Described as gorgeous but challenging, it requires a hike of approximately 2 miles from hanakapiai beach to reach the falls. I set out on an opaekaa falls hike mission in the middle of the day. Opeakaa falls is located in wailua, the land of the alii kings. This waterfall also has two streams sidebyside, cascading down hundreds of feet below you. There are a number of beautiful driveup falls which you can see just a few steps from your car.
The sandy beaches, gentle wailua river, verdant uplands, and lofty mountains graced by waterfalls are warmed by the sun and cooled by easterly tradewinds. From kauais eastern shore to mount waialeale, wailua welcomes each day and reveals its beauty as the sun rises. At the 216room hilton garden inn kauai wailua bay, onsite meeting, convention and catering specialists are. Opaekaa stream is in the streams category for kauai county in the state of hawaii. We were also hoping to hike to the bottom of opaekaa falls via the short, standard trailroute that starts just upstream of the falls. When we last visited opaekaa falls on kauai, i wondered if it was possible to hike down there and swim in the freshwater pool at the bottom. From kauai s eastern shore to mount waialeale, wailua welcomes each day and reveals its beauty as the sun rises. The cascading twin falls can be seen from a distant vista point, right off of the main road into wailua valley, but how cool would it be to.
Ensure you have the newest travel maps from moon by ordering the most recent edition of our travel guides to hawaii. Also featured is a map showing kauai and the island of niihau, with information about niihau. This trail ends with 3 waterfalls and if you want to continue for another. The 10 closest hotels to opaekaa falls, kauai tripadvisor. I hiked all over kauai for over a month and documented all of my adventures. We parked in the main parking lot and began walking along the road towards the falls. Secret waterfalls along the wailua river condos in kauai vacation. Ample parking is also available as well as restrooms. It is a 151foot waterfall that flows over basalt from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Anyone who is interested in visiting opaekaa stream can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Opaekaa stream topo map, kauai county hi kapaa area.
To get to opaekaa falls, from kuhio hwy, turn at the intersection where the former coco palms resort resides across from wailua beach and head up the hill. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. Perched high above the magnificent wailua river and close to the world famous wailua falls, you will find that tropical flowers are everywhere at our charming. Opaekaa water falls kauai, hawaii such a beautiful water fall. Jet set to kauai for the day and take a movie tour of the islands tv and film locations. The waterfall is visible from a lookout and is great for all ages.
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