ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls
A broad waterfall in the Wailuā River valley, viewable from a roadside lookout. Across the road, you can look down on the Wailuā River and ancient temple remains.
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls lies within Wailua River State Park. It is about 12 metres wide with a drop of around 45 metres. Its name means 'tumbling shrimp', because the stream once had many shrimp. The lookout is right beside Kuamoʻo Road, and you can see the falls after a one-minute walk from where you park. The viewpoint across the road overlooks the Wailuā River valley, and nearby are the remains of an ancient Hawaiian temple (heiau). It is in the same area as the Wailuā River boat tours and Smith's Tropical Paradise.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sleeping Giant Trail (Nounou)
- Wailua Falls
- Wailua River & Fern Grotto
- Lydgate Beach Park
- Kauaʻi Helicopter Tours (Līhuʻe)
- Old Kōloa Town
- Māhāʻulepū Heritage Trail
- Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge