Maui County, Hawaii
Waterfalls Near Wailua, HI
Wailua has 15 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 9 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Waiokilo Falls, 0.5 miles east of town. Waimoku Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 124 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Wailua.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Wailua at a Glance
15 Waterfalls Near Wailua, Ranked by Distance
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Waiokilo Falls
Waiokilo Falls is the closest named waterfall to Wailua, 0.5 miles to the east in Maui County.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8485, -156.1289)
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Waiokuna Falls
Waiokuna Falls lies 0.6 miles west of Wailua in Maui County, number 2 of 15 by distance.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8499, -156.1450)
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Keʻākū Falls
Keʻākū Falls lies 0.8 miles southwest of Wailua in Maui County, number 3 of 15 by distance.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8442, -156.1471)
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Waikani Falls
Waikani Falls lies 1.0 miles south of Wailua in Maui County, number 4 of 15 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Wailua. USGS notes: On Wailuanui Stream approximately 1 mi W of Papiha Point.
- Rating
- 4.6 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maui County, HI 96790 (GPS 20.8346, -156.1371)
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Kopiliula Falls
Kopiliula Falls lies 2.4 miles south of Wailua in Maui County, number 5 of 15 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua.
- Rating
- 4.8 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maui County, HI 96790 (GPS 20.8147, -156.1339)
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Haʻipuaʻena Falls
Haʻipuaʻena Falls lies 2.8 miles northwest of Wailua in Maui County, number 6 of 15 by distance.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8655, -156.1762)
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Puohokamoa Falls
Puohokamoa Falls lies 3.0 miles northwest of Wailua in Maui County, number 7 of 15 by distance.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8663, -156.1789)
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Ha‘ipua‘ena
Ha‘ipua‘ena lies 3.1 miles northwest of Wailua in Maui County, number 8 of 15 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maui County, HI 96708 (GPS 20.8689, -156.1792)
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Waiohiwi Falls
Waiohiwi Falls lies 9.6 miles west of Wailua in Maui County, number 9 of 15 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua. Its own nearest town is Makawao.
- Rating
- 2.0 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maui County, HI 96708 (GPS 20.8476, -156.2844)
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Waihiʻumalu Falls
Waihiʻumalu Falls lies 12 miles southeast of Wailua in Maui County, number 10 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6950, -156.0390)
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Kekuapoʻowai Falls
Kekuapoʻowai Falls lies 12 miles southeast of Wailua in Maui County, number 11 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6928, -156.0421)
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Waimoku Falls
Waimoku Falls lies 13 miles southeast of Wailua in Maui County, number 12 of 15 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Wailua. A trail leads hikers to a tall waterfall at this hiking spot known for its picturesque landscapes.
- Rating
- 4.9 (124 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maui County, HI 96713 (GPS 20.6790, -156.0568)
- Website
- nps.gov
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Kanahualiʻi Falls
Kanahualiʻi Falls lies 13 miles southeast of Wailua in Maui County, number 13 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6892, -156.0331)
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Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls lies 13 miles southeast of Wailua in Maui County, number 14 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.
- Address
- Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6836, -156.0307)
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Makahiku Falls
Makahiku Falls lies 14 miles southeast of Wailua in Maui County, number 15 of 15 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Wailua. This 200-ft-tall horseshoe waterfall in Haleakalā National Park lies along the Ohe'o Gulch stream.
- Rating
- 4.7 (33 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maui County, HI 96713 (GPS 20.6656, -156.0499)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Wailua sits in or near the Maui and Oahu area of Hawaii. Maui's 30 named falls cluster along the windward flanks of Haleakala, where the Hana Highway crosses stream after stream, and in the deep valleys of the West Maui Mountains. At the far end of the Hana road, Waimoku Falls is reached by a trail up the Pipiwai Stream in the Kipahulu district of Haleakala National Park. Oahu has fewer named falls but some of the most visited. Manoa Falls lies in a rainforest valley just above Honolulu, Maunawili Falls lies on the windward side below the Koolau Range, and Waimea Falls on the North Shore sits within a botanical garden reached by a paved path. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.
By direction from Wailua: 6 to the southeast, 3 to the northwest, 2 to the south, 2 to the west, 1 to the east, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Maui County (15). The average distance is 6.7 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Wailua
Waiokilo Falls (0.5 mi), Waiokuna Falls (0.6 mi), Keʻākū Falls (0.8 mi), Waikani Falls (1.0 mi), Kopiliula Falls (2.4 mi), Haʻipuaʻena Falls (2.8 mi), Puohokamoa Falls (3.0 mi), Ha‘ipua‘ena (3.1 mi), Waiohiwi Falls (9.6 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Wailua
Waihiʻumalu Falls (12 mi), Kekuapoʻowai Falls (12 mi), Waimoku Falls (13 mi), Kanahualiʻi Falls (13 mi), Wailua Falls (13 mi), Makahiku Falls (14 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Wailua: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Wailua, HI?
15 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Wailua: 9 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Wailua?
Waiokilo Falls in Maui County is the closest, about 0.5 miles east of Wailua.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Wailua?
Waimoku Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 124 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Wailua in?
Maui County (15).
How does Wailua compare with other Hawaii towns?
Wailua ranks 17th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.