Notable waterfall · Kauaʻi, Hawaii

Papa Kauea Waterfall

Papa Kauea Waterfall is a waterfall in Kauaʻi, Hawaii.

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Papa Kauea Waterfall: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Papa Kauea Waterfall

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Papa Kauea Waterfall — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 21.97988, -159.36769. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Papa Kauea Waterfall?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Papa Kauea Waterfall?

    Nearby: Kauai Museum (museum, 1 km), Nawiliwili Bay (beach, 4 km), Huleia National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 5 km), Wailua Falls (waterfall, 8 km), Kipu Falls (waterfall, 8 km), Wailua River State Park (sanctuary, 8 km).

    Is Papa Kauea Waterfall worth visiting?

    Papa Kauea Waterfall is listed as a notable waterfall in Hawaii on Spotwander.