Wailua Falls

Wailua Falls is a 173-foot waterfall on the South Fork of the Wailua River near Lihue on Kauai, and it became especially well known both as a scenic site and through its appearance in the opening credits of Fantasy Island. The falls plunge into a pool reached by steep, often muddy paths from the parking area, with a farther trail offering a less steep descent. People swim in the pool, though currents near the base can be swift. The falls are also linked to an older Hawaiian tradition in which men were said to leap from the top to prove manhood, a dangerous and illegal act that has continued into modern times.

Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii · United States