Wailua River State Park
Location:Along the Wailua River, off Kuhio Highway (Highway 56); historic sites
and scenic overlooks on Kuamoo Road (Highway 580); and Wailua Falls at
end of Maalo Road (Highway 583) from Kapaia.
Facilities:Scenic vistas, cultural sites, marina with dining and gift shop.
Activities:Boat excursions, river fishing, picnicking.
Special Features:Park is set in a lush river valley, with scenic vistas of waterfalls
and the Wailua River Valley as well as a riverboat cruise (fee charged)
to Fern Grotto, a fern-covered cave situated in a tropical garden. This
area was once an important seat of chiefly power in old Hawaii, and the
park contains the remains of places of worship, places of refuge, and
birthstones.
Address:c/o Kauai District Office
3060 Eiwa St, Rm 306
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone:808-274-3444
Web: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/kauai.html
Size: 1,093 acres.
See other parks in
Hawaii.