![]() ![]() The lake is watched over by a lifeguard and swimmers are expected to wear life jackets, even if you are a strong swimmer. Free entry is offered for a return visit within 10 days if this does happen. Depending on the waterfall, sometimes the swimming is limited or even completely restricted. The Hawaiian name for Waimea Falls actually changes with the speed of the water! When it’s extra strong, it’s called Waihi and when it’s trickling, Waihe‘e. The 45ft tall waterfall may not look that impressive compared to others, but the water is surprisingly warm! Waterfalls in Oahu The shuttle costs $12 for a return journey or maybe you could hike to the waterfall and get the shuttle back for $8.įor the most part, you can swim in the pool at the bottom on Waimea Falls. Yes this post is a guide to waterfall hikes, but for those that maybe can’t hike but would still like to enjoy the waterfalls in Oahu, there is a shuttle service available for an extra fee. The paths through the gardens have terrain that may not to suitable, including obstacles like steps. The main hiking trail to the waterfall is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. (Kualoa Ranch is another filming location in Oahu, 50 minutes away and well worth a visit). Waimea Valley has featured in many popular films and TV shows, such as: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Lost, Hawaii Five-O, Lilo and Stitch. Just like regular eucalyptus trees, the bark sheds, but on a Rainbow Eucalyptus, as it sheds, it reveals new brightly coloured bark underneath in various stages of maturity! The Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens has Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Deglupta) trees. If a tree catches fire, it sheds its bark and the tree lives on healthily. Eucalyptus trees are designed to protect themselves, especially in bushfires (such as in Australia). My favourite find along the waterfall hike was the eucalyptus trees. ![]() I arrived quite late in the afternoon so missed out on the cultural activities that were on offer during the day but it was nice not having many people around, so the hike to the waterfall through the gardens was quite peaceful. The area is home to over 5000 different species, with sub themed gardens branching off from the main trail. Waimea Falls is at the end of a 3/4 mile trail leading through the botanical gardens of Waimea Valley. □Don’t miss: Swimming in the waterfall, take swim gear! □Admission is $16 for an adult and $6 for a child (4-12yrs). □Waimea Valley is open 7 days a week, 9am – 5pm □ 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, United States One of my favourite experiences in Hawaii was swimming in Waimea Falls! There’s an easy hike through the Waimea Valley to reach the falls too. There are a few different waterfalls in Oahu, however some of them can’t be seen year round, as it depends on things like rainfall (*did you know* Uluru/ Ayers Rock actually has waterfalls after heavy rains but then they’ll dry up!). ![]()
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