Opaekaa Falls

Opaekaa Falls are located approximately two miles up Route 580 in Wailua on the island of Kauai in Hawaii and are approximately half an hour's drive from Princeville Airport. Kauai is the fourth largest of the Hawaiian main islands and is also the oldest. The falls are on the east side of the island at the Wailua Homesteads and are one of the best known on the island.

The water cascades down to a hidden pool in an area surrounded by tropical rainforest and whilst visitors cannot directly access the falls by road, there is an overlook that provides a good view. Visitors can also get a good vantage point by walking across the road from the lookout and up the hill. The waterfall is so named after the rolling shrimp that used to frequent the water here.

For the best views of the waterfall visitors can hike along a trail. Hikers will need to have appropriate footwear for the 30 minute trek, which can be very muddy. If driving east from Opaekaa Falls, visitors will find a few eateries on Kuhio Highway. These include Monicos Taqueria, Tutu's Soup Hale and The Fish Hut, which are just five minute's drive from the falls.