Kauai County, Hawaii
Waterfalls Near Wailua Homesteads, HI
There are 40 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Wailua Homesteads, 17 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Kaholalele Falls, 0.9 miles southwest of town. Hanakāpīʻai Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Wailua Homesteads at a Glance
30 Waterfalls Near Wailua Homesteads, Ranked by Distance
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Kaholalele Falls
Kaholalele Falls is the closest named waterfall to Wailua Homesteads, 0.9 miles to the southwest in Kauai County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads.
- Rating
- 3.5 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0560, -159.3947)
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Koholālele Falls
Koholālele Falls lies 0.9 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 2 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0554, -159.3941)
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ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls lies 1.9 miles southeast of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. 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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Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls lies 2.1 miles south of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Wailua Homesteads. 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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Uhauʻiole Falls
Uhauʻiole Falls lies 3.6 miles northwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 5 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0861, -159.4355)
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Hoʻopiʻi Falls
Hoʻopiʻi Falls lies 4.0 miles northeast of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. A hiking trail through a jungle leads to this series of scenic waterfalls with pools for swimming.
- Rating
- 4.5 (289 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kapaʻa, HI 96746
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Kapakaiki Falls
Kapakaiki Falls lies 4.1 miles northwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 7 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1012, -159.4350)
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Opae Kalaole Falls
Opae Kalaole Falls lies 4.2 miles north of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 8 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. Its own nearest town is Anahola.
- Rating
- 2.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1254, -159.3758)
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Kapaka Nui Falls
Kapaka Nui Falls lies 4.3 miles northwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 9 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1026, -159.4382)
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Kapakanui Falls
Kapakanui Falls lies 4.6 miles northwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 10 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads.
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1061, -159.4414)
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Hāli‘i Falls
Hāli‘i Falls lies 6.0 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 11 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. 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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Hāliʻi Falls
Hāliʻi Falls lies 6.0 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 12 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Puhi.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0059, -159.4545)
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Waihunehune Falls
Waihunehune Falls lies 6.1 miles northwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 13 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kilauea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96754 (GPS 22.1363, -159.4415)
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Hoʻopōuli Falls
Hoʻopōuli Falls lies 7.0 miles northwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 14 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kilauea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96754 (GPS 22.1490, -159.4469)
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Hinalele Falls
Hinalele Falls lies 8.5 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0900, -159.5153)
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Kīlauea Falls
Kīlauea Falls lies 9.9 miles north of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. USGS notes: In course of Kilauea Stream, on Kauai, 0.5 mi E of Kilauea.
- Rating
- 2.6 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kilauea, HI 96754
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Kāhili Falls
Kāhili Falls lies 10.0 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9956, -159.5218)
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Halulu Falls
Halulu Falls lies 10 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 18 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0073, -159.5290)
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Manawaiopuna Falls
Manawaiopuna Falls lies 10 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. 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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Waikaka Falls
Waikaka Falls lies 11 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 20 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0475, -159.5523)
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Waiānuenue Falls
Waiānuenue Falls lies 11 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 21 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0348, -159.5519)
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Pūwainui Falls
Pūwainui Falls lies 12 miles northwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 22 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1358, -159.5578)
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Kaukiuki Falls
Kaukiuki Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9528, -159.5345)
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Ooiki Falls
Ooiki Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 24 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9590, -159.5422)
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Waiolue Falls
Waiolue Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 25 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Rating
- 3.0 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9480, -159.5370)
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ʻOʻopulele Falls
ʻOʻopulele Falls lies 13 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 26 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: 9 mi N of Hanapepe.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0378, -159.5904)
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‘O‘opulele Falls
‘O‘opulele Falls lies 13 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 27 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0411, -159.5931)
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Waiʻalae Falls
Waiʻalae Falls lies 14 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 28 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0746, -159.6058)
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Wai‘alae Falls
Wai‘alae Falls lies 14 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Wailua Homesteads. 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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Mōhihi Falls
Mōhihi Falls lies 16 miles west of Wailua Homesteads in Kauai County, number 30 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1149, -159.6216)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Wailua Homesteads 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 Wailua Homesteads: 13 to the west, 12 to the northwest, 10 to the southwest, 2 to the north, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Kauai County (40). The average distance is 10.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Wailua Homesteads
Kaholalele Falls (0.9 mi), Koholālele Falls (0.9 mi), ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls (1.9 mi), Wailua Falls (2.1 mi), Uhauʻiole Falls (3.6 mi), Hoʻopiʻi Falls (4.0 mi), Kapakaiki Falls (4.1 mi), Opae Kalaole Falls (4.2 mi), Kapaka Nui Falls (4.3 mi), Kapakanui Falls (4.6 mi), Hāli‘i Falls (6.0 mi), Hāliʻi Falls (6.0 mi), Waihunehune Falls (6.1 mi), Hoʻopōuli Falls (7.0 mi), Hinalele Falls (8.5 mi), Kīlauea Falls (9.9 mi), Kāhili Falls (10.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Wailua Homesteads
Halulu Falls (10 mi), Manawaiopuna Falls (10 mi), Waikaka Falls (11 mi), Waiānuenue Falls (11 mi), Pūwainui Falls (12 mi), Kaukiuki Falls (12 mi), Ooiki Falls (12 mi), Waiolue Falls (13 mi), ʻOʻopulele Falls (13 mi), ‘O‘opulele Falls (13 mi), Waiʻalae Falls (14 mi), Wai‘alae Falls (14 mi), Mōhihi Falls (16 mi), Limahuli Falls (16 mi), Hanakāpīʻai Falls (16 mi), Moeloa Falls (16 mi), ʻĀwini Falls (16 mi), Hanakoa Falls (17 mi), Waipoʻo Falls (18 mi), Waipo‘o Falls (18 mi), Hoʻoleʻa Falls (19 mi), Ho‘ole‘a Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Wailua Homesteads
Paaiki Falls (22 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Wailua Homesteads: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Wailua Homesteads, HI?
40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Wailua Homesteads: 17 within 10 miles, 22 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Wailua Homesteads?
Kaholalele Falls in Kauai County is the closest, about 0.9 miles southwest of Wailua Homesteads.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Wailua Homesteads?
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 Wailua Homesteads in?
Kauai County (40).
How does Wailua Homesteads compare with other Hawaii towns?
Wailua Homesteads ranks 1st of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.