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Wailua Falls

Maalo Rd, off Hwy 580, Lihue, Kauai, HI
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Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Lihue
Type: Waterfalls
Activities: Swimming, Viewing wildlife
Traveller Description: The waterfalls are beautiful but you can only view them from the end of a long, dead-end, winding road, up high. There is limited parking with a... more »
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Yarmouth, Maine, United States
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This was our last stop before going to the airport and it was a great way to say goodbye! Gorgeous falls and very peaceful to just sit and listen to the roar. Only drawback is limited parking, and when we went there were 3 street vendors that had taken up the parking spots to sell their wares (that left probably... More

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New York City, New York
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We wish we could have seen these falls when there was much more water. Without it, they were lovely, but not spectacular.

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Maineville, OH
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This was well worth the short drive. We also saw it again on the helicopter tour! The guide book even describes how to hike down to the base if you feel adventurous and wore the proper attire!

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Nashville, Tennessee
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

very limited parking, traffic jam, but a beautiful waterfall. A few vendors in the parking lot, but did not look. Worth the 30 + minutes to enjoy

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San Diego, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

While traveling around the island, it can be a bit daunting the drive if you are unsure of where you are going. But the road leads to a dead end that is the falls. You can hike down but it is not recommended for beginners - there are the side road, hand made sellers but they are really nice and... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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63 reviews 63 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Close to town, it's worth the drive...once. It would be better if you could see it from the base of the falls, but getting there is dangerous.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Kauai's scenery is already beautiful, but when you see Wailua Falls, it's just amazing. Obviously take your camera, but have it out while you're riding to get there, the scenery is beautiful.

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Reno, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The falls are absolutely beautiful. If you are adventurous and it hasn't been pouring rain that day, put on some hiking shoes and go down the hill a short ways from the view area. There's a section of fence you can step over that takes you to a carved out path with a rope. It'll take you to the bottom... More

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Illinois
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36 reviews 36 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This was one of our favorite waterfalls on Kauai. It is easily accessible, just off the main highway north of Lihue. It is a short drive but well worth it. We did not take the hike, as it sounded like it might be slippery and unsure footing. It is a short side trip but we felt it was well-worth it.

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Alaska
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Wailua Falls is easy to drive to, it has limited parking and the viewing area is just the wide shoulder of the curving roadway. It is a gorgeous view and I definitely recommend taking the extra 15 minutes out of a busy day just to drive there and view it.

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