Wailua River at a Glance
The Wailua River on Kauai is the only navigable river in
the entire state of Hawaii. It is fed by two main waterfalls.
Rains from Mount Waialeale, the wettest location on Earth,
with an abundant 480 inches (12,192 mm) of rain per year, also help to
feed the river.
For those wanting a bit of a challenge on their Kauai vacation,
a trip down the river to the legendary
Fern Grotto is a wonderful way to see the beauty of
the natural habitat of the “Garden Isle” up close. You can
travel on the river by kayak or canoe.
Boat tours are also available and will take you to Fern
Grotto as well. The boats are open-air and guarantee a 360-degree
view of all the beautiful scenery. The luxuriant river valley
once served as the capital of ancient Kauai. It was held
to be a sacred place for the island’s “alii,” or royalty.
Wailua River in Bullet Points
- Only navigable river in Hawaii
- Boat tours are available or you can go on your own
in a kayak or canoe
- River flows through lush river valleys that offer
scenic views
- Leads to Fern Grotto, a popular Kauai visitor attraction
Wailua River Location
Address: Wailua River State Park, Kuhio Hwy. (Hwy. 56),
Kauai, Hawaii
Wailua River Map (top)
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Kapaa Weather (top)
Now
71°F
Windchill:
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Location: Kapaa, HI, US
Wind: 21 mph NE
Humidity: 70%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.23 in rising
Sunrise: 6:49 am
Sunset: 6:45 pm
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Thu
Hi: 77°F
Low: 69°F
Scattered Showers
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Fri
Hi: 76°F
Low: 68°F
Scattered Showers
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