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Wailua River State Park
Kauai, Hawaii
Wailua River State Park is a 1100 acre park
on the banks of the
Wailua River on the east coast
of Kauai.
Photo Credit: Robert Coello
Wailua River State Park is located on the eastern
"Coconut Coast" of the island of Kauai, along the
banks of the Wailua River.
Attractions in the 1100 acre park include
The Wailua River, hiking trails, archeological sites,
a boat launching ramp, and a picnic area
in a coconut grove on the side of the river.
Lydgate Beach Park and snorkeling area is
located on the ocean, not far from Wailua Park.
Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, kayaking,
hiking, and having picnics. The hiking trails are
located on the north side of the river. The Mount
Nounou Trail is two miles long and it ends on the top
of Sleeping Giant Mountain, with its rock formation
that looks like a human figure lying on its back.
One of the most popular activities in Wailua
River State Park is taking a riverboat cruise up the
river to view the Fern Grotto, a cave filled with
ferns that is surrounded by tropical gardens.
Sights along the way include the
Sleeping Giant rock formation.
Activity Organizers
Kayak Wailua
Smith's Fern Grotto Wailua River Cruise
Smith's Tropical Paradise Gardens
Brochures for Archeological Sites in PDF Format:
Poliahu Heiau Brochure
Hikinaakala Heiau Brochure
Directions: Take the Kuhio Highway
north from Lihue to the town of Wailua.
See also:
Wailua River
Fern Grotto
State Parks on Kauai
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