Opaekaa Falls
Opaekaa Falls
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  • Theresa B
    Salmon Arm, Canada521 contributions
    Nice Waterfall
    This dual waterfall is scene from the parking area along the road so there's not walking or hiking required. You can walk up a little further and cross the road to get a view of the river. We stopped here on our way to do the West Trail of the Sleeping Giant. It's so easy to see and get to, why not stop and take a photo.
    Visited November 2022
    Written December 2, 2022
  • DannyWasserman
    Virginia Beach, Virginia4,241 contributions
    Double Water Falls are Superior !!
    We were told to come by thru a recommendation. The waterfalls had double spouts of water churning thru the cliffs, one was actually coming through the rocks. You can't get really close up, but there are plenty of photo opportunities.
    Visited December 2022
    Written December 18, 2022
  • Brandon K
    Flagstaff, Arizona1,880 contributions
    Beautiful falls, but realize you are not getting close to them
    This is an easy access walk from a parking area with room for many cars. You get to see the falls clearly but at a distance as there are really not paths available to get near the falls. Some waterfalls require long hikes, so this is easily accessible on the East coast of Kauai, but the viewing at a distance is the tradeoff. Just manage your expectations and enjoy the view.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 25, 2023
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ1,880 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
This is an easy access walk from a parking area with room for many cars. You get to see the falls clearly but at a distance as there are really not paths available to get near the falls. Some waterfalls require long hikes, so this is easily accessible on the East coast of Kauai, but the viewing at a distance is the tradeoff. Just manage your expectations and enjoy the view.
Written August 26, 2023
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hockeyaw19
Marlborough, MA449 contributions
May 2023
Stumbled upon this after leaving Lydgate chocolate farm and it was a pleasant little treat. Easy to view waterfall and River area with nice mountain backgrounds. Easy parking and restrooms. Check it out.
Written May 27, 2023
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DannyWasserman
Virginia Beach, VA4,241 contributions
Dec. 2022
We were told to come by thru a recommendation. The waterfalls had double spouts of water churning thru the cliffs, one was actually coming through the rocks. You can't get really close up, but there are plenty of photo opportunities.
Written December 18, 2022
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Barb Z
Barrie, Canada87 contributions
Feb. 2022
The parking was definately a challenge, but manageable, and we were not able to get very close, but close enough to our VRBO that worth the trip.
Written December 16, 2022
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Theresa B
Salmon Arm, Canada521 contributions
Nov. 2022
This dual waterfall is scene from the parking area along the road so there's not walking or hiking required.

You can walk up a little further and cross the road to get a view of the river.

We stopped here on our way to do the West Trail of the Sleeping Giant.

It's so easy to see and get to, why not stop and take a photo.
Written December 2, 2022
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GRZ
Chicago, IL10,065 contributions
Oct. 2022
I think the title says it all... the waterfall from this vista point, given it's a super easy drive to get here and there is a nice big free parking lot, is somewhat not possible to see... not only it's pretty far but everything is so overgrown (at least was during our October visit) that you can barely even see and despite what pictures show the pathway ends right as you get "any closer" and all you can do is cross the street...

... to get to the Wailua River - which is indeed a scenic and beautiful spot! Since both spots use the same parking lot that is the only reason why someone would want to visit this area - it's not really on the way to anything else either other than maybe the Hindu Temple

TIP: go see Wailua Falls - similar concept but smaller parking lot yet much better view and closer view of the Falls
Written November 29, 2022
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Mike B
Mineral, VA1,023 contributions
Oct. 2022
Went on a van tour, and one of our stops was the Opaekaa Falls. The falls are okay, but the observation point is so far away, that there's really nothing spectacular about them. However, when you cross the road and look down into the valley, with the Wailua River running through it....now that's spectacular. Definitely worth the stop, and great photo ops on that side.
Written October 12, 2022
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LarsieB
Denver, Colorado, USA1,529 contributions
May 2022
This is a beautiful waterfall to see in Kauai with easy car parking and no arduous hiking to get there. If you simply want to stop by and see a lovely waterfall and get some great photos, without a workout, then this is the waterfall for you.
Written July 1, 2022
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ITRT
Virginia38,566 contributions
Apr. 2022
We were in the area and saw the sign for Opeeka Falls located in Kauai. There is a scenic lookout near the road that gives a great view and a walkway to get more close-up photos. There are picnic tables and restrooms nearby. Translated from Hawaiian, Opeeka means “rolling shrimp” because the area was known for its abundance of shrimp. I learned the overlook is where Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed.
Written June 2, 2022
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surfercharlie
Glendive, MT868 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We drove a few miles out of our way to visit these falls. Honestly, it wasn't worth it. You can't get very close to the falls, they are not that big, and there are lots of better falls on the island.
Written May 14, 2022
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