Wailua Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Roadside

Wailua Falls

Near Lihue, Hawaii

Height173 ft
AccessRoadside
TrailRoadside / very short
Best seasonYear-round

Wailua Falls is a 173-ft waterfall near Lihue, Hawaii, with roadside access (roadside). a double cascade on Kauai made famous by an old TV intro. Best season: Year-round.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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