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Kauai's Majestic Waterfalls

Kauai, Hawaii’s "Garden Isle," contains one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in the world, fueled by the extreme rainfall at Mount Waialeale. This selection ranges from the easily accessible 173-foot Wailua Falls to the remote Weeping Wall, where dozens of streams cascade down 5,000-foot cliffs. Key highlights include the 800-foot Waipo'o Falls in Waimea Canyon and the "Jurassic Park" falls in Hanapepe Valley. While some are visible from roadside lookouts, many require helicopter tours or strenuous jungle treks through the island's interior.

Kauai's Majestic Waterfalls — Kort

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Wailua Falls

Wailua Falls is a waterfall on the island of Kauai, part of the US state of Hawaii.

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'Opaeka'a Falls

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls is a waterfall located on the ʻŌpaekaʻa Stream in Wailua River State Park on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of…

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Hanakapi'ai Falls

Hanakapiai Falls or Hanakapi'ai Falls is an approximately 300 feet high waterfall located in Hawaii, United States on the Na Pali side of…

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Hoʻopiʻi Falls

Hoʻopiʻi Falls are a series of waterfalls along the Kapaʻa Stream, located near the Kapaʻa town on the east shore of Kauai, Hawaii.

Julian Fong / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Manawaiopuna Falls

Manawaiopuna Falls is a privately owned waterfall in the Hawaiian Islands, located in Hanapepe Valley on Kauai Island. It is 122 metres tall.

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Waipo'o Falls

An 800-foot tiered waterfall located within Waimea Canyon. It is visible from viewpoints along Highway 550 or reachable via the four-mile Canyon Trail hike.

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Kipu Falls

Kīpū Falls is a waterfall in East Kauaʻi, Hawaii.

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Kahili Falls

Also known as Five Sisters Falls, this multi-stream cascade is located in the Hanapepe Valley and is primarily viewed via helicopter tours.

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Ooiki Falls

Remote waterfall located in the southern interior near the Hanapepe River.

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Kaukiuki Falls

A secluded waterfall situated in the rugged terrain of the Hanapepe Valley.

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‘Awini Falls

A remote waterfall located in the upper reaches of the Waimea Canyon area.

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Mohihi Falls

Located within the Kokee State Park region, cascading through the high-elevation Alakai Swamp area.

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Waiolue Falls

A hidden waterfall located in the interior valleys of southern Kauai.

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Opae Kalaole Falls

A waterfall located in the lush interior of the Wailua River basin.

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Halulu Falls

Situated in the Hanapepe Valley, this waterfall was featured in the aerial cinematography of the film Jurassic Park.

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Hinalele Falls

A remote cascade located deep within the Wainiha Valley on the northern side of the island.

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Waihunehune Falls

A secluded waterfall located in the northern mountainous region of Kauai.

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Hali`i Falls

A multi-tiered waterfall accessible via guided hikes or off-road tours through the private lands of Kipu Ranch.

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Uluwehi Falls

Commonly known as Secret Falls, this 100-foot cascade is reached by kayaking the Wailua River followed by a 1.5-mile rainforest hike.

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Waikaka Falls

A remote waterfall located in the central mountain mass of Kauai.

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Waianuenue Falls

A secluded waterfall situated in the interior valleys near the center of the island.

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Moeloa Falls

A tiered waterfall located in the Kokee State Park area, near the head of Waimea Canyon.

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Puwainui Falls

A remote waterfall located in the northern interior, cascading into the Wainiha drainage.

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Weeping Wall

A series of narrow, vertical falls cascading down the 5,000-foot cliffs of Mount Waialeale, one of the wettest spots on Earth.

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Blue Hole Falls

Located at the base of Mount Waialeale's eastern wall, this fall sits within a deep canyon that forms the headwaters of the Wailua River.

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