From waikiki take highway h1 west toward ewa to h2. Note that worldfamous waikiki is actually a neighborhood located in greater honolulu. To support this ruling center, the makaainana cultivated fields of kalo taro and sweet potato on the valley floor and fished in waimea bay. Were headed to the sacred lands of waimea valley, on the north shore of oahu, hawaii. Book your tickets online for waimea valley, haleiwa. This waterfall see more photos, view panorama is located in waimea valley on oahu s north shore, within a park that offers a variety of visitor attractions and activities, such as hula and other cultural demonstrations, musical performances, etc. Kalihi valley, kamehameha heights, portion of lower kalihi.
Welcome to oahu on behalf of the go oahu card team we would like to say aloha and welcome to our oahu. Puu o mahuka on the north and kupopolo on the south. Whether you are a firsttime visitor or a seasoned hawaii traveler, with the go oahu card, you will experience a whole new way to discover the chief island in our state. Welcome to oahu on behalf of the smart destinations team we would like to say aloha and welcome to oahu. Neighborhood north coast hours daily 9am5pm transportation bus.
Click this icon on the map to see the satellite view, which will dive in deeper into the inner workings of waimea. It is more like a pleasurable one mile stroll through lush botanical gardens that lead up to the grand waterfall still known as the popular waimea falls park, this oahu waterfall and the surrounding tropical grounds are now run by the stewards of waimea valley hiipaka. The waimea valley is rich in hawaiian history and cultural sites. Drainage map of the waimea, oahu, region, showing the concentration of perennial reaches of the streams near the fault. Waimea falls park is ranked among some of the best oahu hikes. A trip to this park is a combination of learning about hawaiian history and culture and appreciation of nature. Waimea valley is located on the left hand side before waimea bay beach parking lot.
Waimea bay waimea valley waimea bay beach park waimea national audubon society turtle bay beach. North shore sunset beach, banzai pipeline, waimea bay, haleiwa 8, 19, 20, 23, 42, e to ala moana center. Another great walk on the hawaiian island of oahu that my wife and i undertook besides walking up to the makapuu lighthouse was our hike up the waimea valley trail. Waimea falls is nestled deep in waimea valley on oahu s north shore. The rich fertile waimea valley on oahu s north shore is a step back in time. The waimea valley waterfalls are located on the north shore, and its a part of the kind of commercial waimea valley nature park the sort of setting that waimea falls is in doesnt particularly feel like youre in nature like most other waterfall visits in hawaii. Waimea valley road, haleiwa, hawaii 96712 enter this address on your gps for directions main line 808 6387766. Waimea is a town on the big island in hawaii, a state of the united states of america. Green pineapple haleiwa, oahu vacation rental 1 mi 1. The last kahuna nui high priest to reside in waimea valley was hewahewa, who was a high priest from the island of hawaii. So waimea falls is one of oahu s popular waterfalls.
That would be waimea falls, and people like to hike the trail to these waterfalls on the north shore. This is an area of cultural and historic significance covering 1,875 acres. This disease, like other diseases, was introduced to hawaii. Hiking in hawaiis waimea valley the new york times. The valley has also been called the valley of the priests since 1090 when. How to get to waimea valley by bus from waikiki waimea. Leprosy hansens disease, called mai pake, came to hawaii at the turn of the century. Purchase tickets to toa luau here happening monday and wednesdays. Use the satellite view, narrow down your search interactively, save to pdf to get a free printable waimea plan. On a calmer day, you will also find folks jumping off waimea rock. Stay on this road, kamehameha highway, until you see waimea falls park entrance on the right. Waimea has about 9210 residents and an elevation of 2667 feet.
Waimea valley is probably one of the top paid attractions on oahu. Honolulu, the north shore, the windward coast, central oahu and the leeward coast. The valley, being an important place in hawaiian religion, includes several historical structures including stone terraces and walls constructed during the time of the hawaiian monarchy. One valley on oahu, one village on kauai, and waimea on the big island. Explore waimea holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The north valley of waimea valley was home to a leprosy colony for several years. Oahu occupies 597 square miles and is the second oldest of the six islands of aloha, lying between kauai and maui. We visited the waimea valley during our circle island tour with oahu nature tours. Jump up on top of a concrete or metal box for a really good view of waimea bay. The beautiful waimea valley on north shore, oahu, attracts 12000 visitors per day however you wouldnt know it, as its stunning botanical garden setting provides many spacious areas to relax under huge shady trees.
Media in category waimea valley the following 121 files are in this category, out of 121 total. This attractive town can be found near the picturesque waimea canyon. The waimea river is a major river on the island of kauai in the u. Hawaii state representataives and senators by district maps. Explore oahus rich heritage and cultural attractions or learn how to surf. Here, visitors can swim in the pool at the base of the falls or enjoy a stroll through the botanical garden leading up to it. Waimea valley see more photos, view panorama is a beautiful 1,800acre visitor attraction that is also a sanctuary for rare birds and plants endemic to hawaii. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The price of admission gives you a map that highlights the many different areas planted by region, each area has plaques explaining plant species and origins. So to access waimea falls, one has to pay an admission fee to get into the park. By andy beth miller lush, verdant, and nestled within the world famous north shore neighborhood of oahu, waimea valley represents one of the last partially intact ahupua. Each purchase of brunch includes free admission into the valley and participation. Waimea valley is an area of historic cultural significance on the north shore of oahu, hawaii.
And waimea valley is also home to one of the popular waterfalls on oahu. Waimea valley this park on oahu s north shore is a beautiful 1,800acre visitor attraction that is also a sanctuary for rare birds and plants endemic to hawaii. Waimea valley audubon centeronce a heavily populated hawaiian village, today, wander through the 1,800acre rainforest and botanical garden to a beautiful waterfall. The valley was then cared for and inhabited by descendants of the high priests until 1886. A popular surfing area located on the north shore of oahu. A hike to both manoa falls and waimea falls means that youll be. The town of waimea is located on the south west coast of kauai hawaii. Waimea valley also boasts a nice paved trail to waimea falls. Because this is confusing a naming committee was formed to choose another name for waimea. Map of waimea hotels and attractions on a waimea map. Sara benson, amy c balfour, adam karlin, craig mclachlan, ryan ver berkmoes. Hawaii oahu haleiwa waimea valley trail photos all.
Legislative district maps are courtesy of the hawaii state office of planning gis program. Explore oahu s rich heritage and cultural attractions or learn how to surf. Within waimea valley is a stunning botanical garden where there are more than. You might want to consider this hotel in waimea valley. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible yearround. Photos of waimea valley trail oahu, hawaii alltrails. Visit waimea valley park in north shore, oahu, hawaii. To get a better idea of time and directions from waikiki to waimea valley, take a look at this map here. Waimea valley adventure park is located at 59864 kamehameha highway, on oahu s north shore. Explore oahu s rich heritage and cultural attractions or learn. Waimea kohala airport is located south of kamuela town at an elevation of 2,671 feet in the northern portion of the big island of hawaii. This valley is located on oahu s famous north shore and is a very popular tourist site. The waimea river is a river in honolulu county on the island of o. You will want to visit after it has rained or all you will see is a trickle.
For more information about waimea valley on the north shore, heres the official website. Eventually all of the leprosy cases were banished to kalaupapa on molokai. Whether you are a firsttime visitor or a seasoned hawaii traveler, with the go oahu card, you will experience a whole new way to discover the most popular island in our state. We also have interactive maps of volcano village, kona, kau and hilo.
You can support waimea valley s conservation and preservation efforts by donation. It rises in a wet plateau of the islands central highlands, in the alakai swamp, the largest highelevation swamp in the world. Waimea valley haleiwa 2020 all you need to know before. There are 3 different waimea s in the state of hawaii. Explore oahus rich heritage and cultural attractions or learn. Situated along the seven mile miracle a wellknown surfers haven. Waimea waimea is a town on the big island in hawaii, a state of the united states of america. The trail is flanked by wellmaintained botanical gardens representing places around the pacific ocean. The valley also houses numerous sacred native hawaiian conservation sites, and various cultural demonstrations are held throughout the year. Waimea bay is situated 450 feet southeast of waimea beach park. Laniakea beach about 12 way between waimea bay and haleiwa. Considered a deeply sacred site, revered within native hawaiian history for more than 700 years, waimea valley, also known as the valley of the priests, received its moniker in 1090, when the ruler of oahu gifted the land to the kahuna nui the highest kahuna. Waimea bayhome of the prestigious eddie aikau big surf contest. Kilohana lookout epihea vista 4,284 alakai swamp trail 2 miles to the end junctioh pihea trail 1.
Are you looking for the map of another part of the big island. See here below for where these waterfalls hikes are located with these oahu waterfalls on a map. Historically, this valley has been home to and ruled by a long line of alii nui kings, alii chiefs, and kahuna nui high priests. Waimea bay beach park best scenic beach on the north shore. The beautiful sights of waimea valley north shore, oahu. Clicking on any icon will show you more information and, if present, take you to the relevant page on this website. If you know where youre staying, go ahead and change the starting location for better planning. Interactive map of waimea kamuela big island hawaii.
The valley was then cared for and inhabited by descendants of the high priests. See more hiking trails on a map and have a look to these oahu hikes for more ideas. Surfers from around the world participate in the exhilarating sport of big wave surfing during the winter months. Waimea valley is a rich and culturally significant wahi pana storied place. Use this interactive map of waimea to explore the local activities, sights, hotels and landmarks. Sunday april 1st enjoy easter brunch and an egg hunt with the ohana at waimea valley. Waimea bay is located in haleiwa on the north shore of oahu in the hawaiian islands at the mouth of the waimea river. Waimea valley formerly waimea falls park is just across the highway. Dec 04, 2011 the steep, junglelike terrain of the waimea valley, about an hour by car from honolulu, is home to more than 5,500 species of plants and 1,875 acres of tropical rain forest stretching from the. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out.
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