Visiting Wailua Falls: what to know
- Tickets
- Non-resident entry and parking fees; check DLNR
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes' drive from Līhuʻe
Kauai itineraries with Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls is on day 1
Day 1 of Kauai in 5 Days
Līhuʻe and the east side
How Wailua Falls fits into a day.- 9:00Wailua FallsLīhuʻe
- 10:30Kauaʻi MuseumLīhuʻe
- 12:30Lunch in KapaʻaKapaʻa
- 14:30Ke Ala Hele Makalae pathKapaʻa
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Wailua Falls FAQs
Can you hike down to Wailua Falls?
No. The path down is closed and dangerous.
Do you have to pay at Wailua Falls?
Non-residents pay state park entry and parking fees since 2026. Check DLNR for current prices.
Is it worth the drive?
Yes, it is a quick stop near the airport.