Opaekaa Falls ('Opaeka'a Falls) Opaekaa Falls (or 'Opaeka'a Falls) is a segmented waterfall tumbling some 151ft that is visible from the easily accessible overlook not far from Kapaa (or Kapa'a). We were definitely accompanied by many other tourists at this overlook as it was a very popular stop. Now even though the overlook was very popular and busy, it posed a dilemma that left us wanting more, and I'm sure we weren't alone. After all, the overlook only presented a rather unsatisfying and partially overgrown view that bordered on disappointing. Well, it turned out that there were paths to the base of the waterfall. However, one of them was very dangerous (there were a pair of ladies who died here just before we arrived to Kaua'i) while the other one went through state land that was leased to a private company (thus no trespassing). The latter method was told to me by a friendly kama'aina from the Kamokila Hawaiian Village (so it was merely word-of-mouth and something we couldn't substantiate). From Lihu'e, go about 6 miles north towards Kapa'a, crossing the Wailua River Bridge. Turn left after the bridge and head west on Hwy 580 for a little over a mile to the car park. TRIP REPORTSFor more information about our experiences with this waterfall, check out the following travel stories.GUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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