Wailua Falls

Wailua Falls
A view from the top of Wailua Falls
Location Near Wailua River on Kauai, Hawaii
Coordinates 22°02′16″N 159°22′54″W / 22.03778°N 159.38167°W / 22.03778; -159.38167Coordinates: 22°02′16″N 159°22′54″W / 22.03778°N 159.38167°W / 22.03778; -159.38167
Type Plunge
Total height 84 feet (26 m)
Number of drops 2

Wailua Falls is a 173 foot[1] waterfall located near Lihue (Kauai, Hawaii) that feeds into the Wailua River. The waterfall is prominently featured on the opening credits of the television series Fantasy Island.

There are paths to the bottom of the falls, but it can be muddy and slippery. The "trail" further from the parking lot is less steep than the closer one. In ancient times, Hawaiian men would jump from the top of the falls to prove their manhood. Some people still leap off the top of the falls, though it is dangerous and illegal. In 2016, a man jumped from the falls and was knocked unconscious but narrowly avoided death when someone swam out into the pool to save him.[2] The pool is great for swimming, but there are swift currents close to the waterfall.[3] There is another waterfall nearby named 'Opaeka'a Falls.

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References

  1. ↑ Doughty, Andrew (2012) The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed. Wizard Publications. ISBN 978-0-9814610-9-0, pg 75
  2. ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/09/14/man-knocked-out-by-200-foot-waterfall-jump-in-hawaii-saved-by-tourists.html
  3. ↑ Citation Needed
  • More, Kathy (2002). Kauaʻi Trails: Walks, Strolls, and Treks on the Garden Island. Wilderness Press. ISBN 0-89997-305-1.
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