Wailua River State Park
Boat heading up Wailua river

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

[HAWAIʻI] UPDATED 10/2/23: Kekaha Kai State Park and Lapakahi State Historical Park will be closed on 10/14/23 for the Ironman World Championship.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 10/2/23: Kaʻena Point State Park,  Mākua-Keawaʻula Section has REOPENED.

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 7/12/23: Sand Island State Recreation Area – WATER OFFLINE, in the park, facilities impacted. See Sand Island site for updates.

Wailua River State Park

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    Hours Daily 7:00am to 7:45pm
    Entrance Fee None
    Park Brochure

    Description

    Lush river valley with riverboat cruise (fee charged) to Fern Grotto, an unusual fern-covered cave set in a tropical garden; scenic vistas of attractive waterfalls ‘Opaeka‘a Falls and Wailua Falls) and the Wailua River Valley. The Wailua Complex of Heiau (National Historic Landmark)–remains of heiau (places of worship), pu‘uhonua (places of refuge), and birthstones at this once important seat of chiefly power in old Hawaiʻi. Picnicking in riverside coconut grove; and dining and gift shopping at Wailua Marina.