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Waipio Valley Overlook
The view from the overlook above the beautiful Waipio
Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Photo Credit: Big Island Visitors Bureau
Visitors can access the Waipio Valley by hiking in
on their own, or by taking one of the organized
hiking, horseback riding, 4 wheel drive vehicle,
ATV, or wagon tours into the valley. The road into
the valley is steep and unpaved and it drops about
2000 feet (610 meters) from the rim to the floor
of the valley. Inside the valley there are
taro farms, a black sand beach, and waterfalls
that feed a river.
Visiting the Waipio Valley
Several different types of guided tours of the Waipio
Valley are available including hiking tours, horseback riding tours,
all terrain Vehicle (ATV) tours, four wheel drive
vehicle tours, and wagon tours. It is also possible
to walk into the valley, or drive your own 4 wheel drive
vehicle, but note that the road in and out is very steep.
Lodging Near the Waipio Valley
The accommodations closest to the Waipio are all
vacation home rentals or bed and breakfast inns.
About Visiting the Waipio Valley
Only 4 wheel drive vehicles can enter the valley according to a Hawaii County law
(no all wheel drive vehicles)
Camping is no longer allowed on the beach (signs are posted)
There are no restrooms, drinking water, or lifeguards
Most of the Waipio Valley is private property, including
access to the waterfalls. Permission from property owners
must be obtained before crossing private property
Vehicles may not cross the river at the beach
Alcohol and dumping trash are prohibited
Motorized recreational vehicles such as dirt bikes, ATVs,
and jet skis are not ALLOWED IN THE VALLEY
Snorkelers are asked to wear a lifevest so they can avoid
stepping on coral if they need to exit the3 water quickly.
For more information call the Waipio Valley Community Circle at 808-885-8336
Most (perhaps all) vehicle rental agreements prohibit their
vehicles being driven into the Waipio Valley. In case you
are tempted to ignore that clause of your agreement, you should
know that sometimes locals notify rental agencies when rented
cars are driven into the valley.
Articles About the Waipio Valley
Waipio: Valley of Kings
Morgan Brown Waipio Valley Photos
Wikipedia Waipio Valley Article
See also:
Waipio Valley Controversial Issue3s
Hamakua District of Hawaii Island
About the Hamakua Coast
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Related Links
Hawaii Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Trip Advisor Waipio Valley discussions
Heavy 1999 Rain Forced Waipio Valley Road Closure
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