Waterfalls in Hawaii

Hawaiian Waterfalls

This collection features prominent waterfalls across the islands of Kauai and Maui. On Kauai, highlights include the 80-foot twin drops of Wailua Falls and the remote 300-foot Hanakapi'ai Falls along the Na Pali Coast. Maui’s contributions are centered along the Road to Hana, featuring accessible roadside stops like the three parallel plumes of Upper Waikani Falls and the tiered pools of Twin Falls. The list also includes Manawaiopuna Falls, famously featured in the film Jurassic Park, and several cascades within the lush Wailua River State Park.

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Upper Waikani Falls

Also known as Three Bears Falls, this site features three parallel cascades of varying heights. Located near mile marker 19 on the Road to Hana, the falls are fed by the Waikani Stream and are clearly visible from the Wailua Bridge.

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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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Twin Falls Trail

If taking the Road to Hana, then make an hour break to reach the romantic waterfalls with several pools. Swimming here is very refreshing.

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Puohokamoa Falls

The Upper Falls are easily accessible but only 20 ft tall. However, if you continue upstream you'll reach the stunning 200 ft Lower Falls.

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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.

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Hanawi Falls

Located at mile marker 24 on the Road to Hana, this 30-foot waterfall is fed by the Hanawi Stream. The upper section is visible from the highway bridge, where the water flows over basalt cliffs into a lush rainforest pool.

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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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