Kauai County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Kalaheo, HI

40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Kalaheo, 12 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Waiolue Falls, 1.8 miles north of town. Hanakāpīʻai Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews). Most of the falls are north of Kalaheo.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Wailua Falls in Kauai County, Hawaii
Pictured: Wailua Falls, HI

Best Waterfalls Near Kalaheo at a Glance

Photo of Manawaiopuna Falls, a waterfall 2.9 miles from Waiolue Falls
Pictured: nearby Manawaiopuna Falls (2.9 mi)
Closest

Waiolue Falls

1.8 miles north of Kalaheo.

Photo of Wailua Falls near Wailua Homesteads, HI
Most visited

Wailua Falls

1,103 Google reviews, the most near Kalaheo.

30 Waterfalls Near Kalaheo, Ranked by Distance

  1. Waiolue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 1.8 mi north of Kalaheo
    3.0 (6 reviews)

    Waiolue Falls is the closest named waterfall to Kalaheo, 1.8 miles to the north in Kauai County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo.

    Rating
    3.0 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9480, -159.5370)
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  2. Kaukiuki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 2.0 mi north of Kalaheo
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Kaukiuki Falls lies 2.0 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 2 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9528, -159.5345)
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  3. Ooiki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 2.6 mi north of Kalaheo

    Ooiki Falls lies 2.6 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 3 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9590, -159.5422)
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  4. Manawaiopuna Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 4.4 mi north of Kalaheo
    4.5 (35 reviews)

    Manawaiopuna Falls lies 4.4 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Located on private land, this 400-ft. waterfall seen in "Jurassic Park" is accessible by helicopter.

    Rating
    4.5 (35 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9884, -159.5256)
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  5. Kāhili Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 4.9 mi north of Kalaheo
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Kāhili Falls lies 4.9 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9956, -159.5218)
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  6. Halulu Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 5.7 mi north of Kalaheo

    Halulu Falls lies 5.7 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 6 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0073, -159.5290)
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  7. Hāliʻi Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 7.3 mi northeast of Kalaheo

    Hāliʻi Falls lies 7.3 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 7 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Puhi.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0059, -159.4545)
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  8. Hāli‘i Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 7.4 mi northeast of Kalaheo
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Hāli‘i Falls lies 7.4 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 8 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Puhi.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0092, -159.4572)
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  9. Waiānuenue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 7.8 mi north of Kalaheo

    Waiānuenue Falls lies 7.8 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 9 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0348, -159.5519)
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  10. Waikaka Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 8.7 mi north of Kalaheo

    Waikaka Falls lies 8.7 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 10 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0475, -159.5523)
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  11. ʻOʻopulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 8.8 mi northwest of Kalaheo

    ʻOʻopulele Falls lies 8.8 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 11 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: 9 mi N of Hanapepe.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0378, -159.5904)
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  12. ‘O‘opulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 9.1 mi northwest of Kalaheo

    ‘O‘opulele Falls lies 9.1 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 12 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0411, -159.5931)
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  13. Hinalele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 11 mi north of Kalaheo
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Hinalele Falls lies 11 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 13 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0900, -159.5153)
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  14. Waiʻalae Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northwest of Kalaheo

    Waiʻalae Falls lies 12 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 14 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0746, -159.6058)
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  15. Wai‘alae Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northwest of Kalaheo
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Wai‘alae Falls lies 12 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0778, -159.6092)
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  16. Wailua Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northeast of Kalaheo
    4.5 (1,103 reviews)

    Wailua Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Kalaheo. Dramatic double waterfall known for rainbows & its place in the "Fantasy Island" opening credits.

    Rating
    4.5 (1,103 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0346, -159.3786)
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  17. Koholālele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northeast of Kalaheo

    Koholālele Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 17 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0554, -159.3941)
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  18. Kaholalele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northeast of Kalaheo
    3.5 (8 reviews)

    Kaholalele Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    3.5 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0560, -159.3947)
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  19. Uhauʻiole Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 13 mi northeast of Kalaheo

    Uhauʻiole Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 19 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0861, -159.4355)
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  20. Kapakaiki Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi northeast of Kalaheo

    Kapakaiki Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 20 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1012, -159.4350)
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  21. Kapaka Nui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi northeast of Kalaheo

    Kapaka Nui Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 21 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1026, -159.4382)
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  22. ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi northeast of Kalaheo
    4.3 (205 reviews)

    ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 22 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. An overlook provides distant views of this scenic waterfall cascading in a lush environment.

    Rating
    4.3 (205 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wailua Homesteads, HI 96746
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  23. Kapakanui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi northeast of Kalaheo
    4.0 (1 reviews)

    Kapakanui Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    4.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1061, -159.4414)
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  24. ʻĀwini Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi northwest of Kalaheo

    ʻĀwini Falls lies 14 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 24 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.1002, -159.6370)
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  25. Mōhihi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi northwest of Kalaheo

    Mōhihi Falls lies 15 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 25 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1149, -159.6216)
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  26. Pūwainui Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi north of Kalaheo

    Pūwainui Falls lies 15 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 26 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1358, -159.5578)
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  27. Moeloa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi northwest of Kalaheo
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Moeloa Falls lies 15 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 27 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.1215, -159.6292)
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  28. Waipoʻo Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi northwest of Kalaheo
    4.8 (19 reviews)

    Waipoʻo Falls lies 15 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 28 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Kekaha.

    Rating
    4.8 (19 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96796 (GPS 22.1043, -159.6615)
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  29. Waipo‘o Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi northwest of Kalaheo
    4.6 (5 reviews)

    Waipo‘o Falls lies 15 miles northwest of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Kalaheo. Its own nearest town is Kekaha.

    Rating
    4.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96796 (GPS 22.1075, -159.6644)
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  30. Waihunehune Falls

    Kilauea, HI · Kauai County · 16 mi north of Kalaheo

    Waihunehune Falls lies 16 miles north of Kalaheo in Kauai County, number 30 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kilauea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96754 (GPS 22.1363, -159.4415)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Kalaheo sits in or near the Kauai area of Hawaii. Kauai leads the state with 40 named falls. Its central peaks are among the rainiest places on Earth, and the runoff has carved the island into ridges, valleys and amphitheater-headed canyons. On the east side near Wailua, Wailua Falls is a roadside double fall seen from an overlook, and Opaekaa Falls is viewed from a distance across a lush valley. Hoopii Falls near Kapaa is reached by a muddy forest trail. On the north shore, Hanakapiai Falls lies inland along the Na Pali coast, while the Waimea and Kalaheo areas on the drier west side give access to canyon-rim views of falls in Waimea Canyon and the interior. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.

By direction from Kalaheo: 16 to the north, 12 to the northeast, and 12 to the northwest. They are spread across Kauai County (40). The average distance is 12.5 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Kalaheo

Waiolue Falls (1.8 mi), Kaukiuki Falls (2.0 mi), Ooiki Falls (2.6 mi), Manawaiopuna Falls (4.4 mi), Kāhili Falls (4.9 mi), Halulu Falls (5.7 mi), Hāliʻi Falls (7.3 mi), Hāli‘i Falls (7.4 mi), Waiānuenue Falls (7.8 mi), Waikaka Falls (8.7 mi), ʻOʻopulele Falls (8.8 mi), ‘O‘opulele Falls (9.1 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Kalaheo

Hinalele Falls (11 mi), Waiʻalae Falls (12 mi), Wai‘alae Falls (12 mi), Wailua Falls (12 mi), Koholālele Falls (12 mi), Kaholalele Falls (12 mi), Uhauʻiole Falls (13 mi), Kapakaiki Falls (14 mi), Kapaka Nui Falls (14 mi), ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls (14 mi), Kapakanui Falls (14 mi), ʻĀwini Falls (14 mi), Mōhihi Falls (15 mi), Pūwainui Falls (15 mi), Moeloa Falls (15 mi), Waipoʻo Falls (15 mi), Waipo‘o Falls (15 mi), Waihunehune Falls (16 mi), Hoʻopōuli Falls (16 mi), Opae Kalaole Falls (17 mi), Hoʻopiʻi Falls (17 mi), Hanakāpīʻai Falls (19 mi), Hanakoa Falls (19 mi), Hoʻoleʻa Falls (19 mi), Ho‘ole‘a Falls (19 mi), Paaiki Falls (19 mi), Limahuli Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Kalaheo

Kīlauea Falls (21 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Kalaheo: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Kalaheo, HI?

40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Kalaheo: 12 within 10 miles, 27 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Kalaheo?

Waiolue Falls in Kauai County is the closest, about 1.8 miles north of Kalaheo.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Kalaheo?

Hanakāpīʻai Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Wailua Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Kalaheo in?

Kauai County (40).

How does Kalaheo compare with other Hawaii towns?

Kalaheo ranks 2nd of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.