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Attractions in the Waimea Valley
Oahu, Hawaii
Attractions in the Waimea Valley on the north shore of Oahu
include a beautiful waterfall that spills into a swimming hole,
botanical gardens with about 6000 species of plants,
and several Hawaiian cultural and archeological sites.
Waimea Valley Park
The 1800 acre park inside the Waimea Valley is known as
waimea Valley Park and it is a popular with
for visitors and local familities for its gardens,
waterfalls, peaceful environment, cultural activities,
historic attractions, and natural beauty.
Waimea Falls
This waterfall and pool in a beautiful natural setting
is easy to access via a short, paved nature trail. The
pool at the bottom of Waimea Falls is a popular place to swim.
Puu O Mahuka Heiau
This sacred place of worship is located on the Pupukea Ridge
overlooking the Waimea Valley. It was established in the 1100's
and it is a Hawaii State Monument. More heiau were built in the Waimea
valley during the 1700's.
What Happened to the Waimea Valley Adventure Park?
At one time, under one of the valley's former owners,
there was also a privately owned park and activity center
known as "Waimea Valley Adventure Park".offering
ATV rides, paintball, mountain biking, cliff divers, horseback
riding, and other adventure activities. That adventure park
closed in about 2001. In 2003 park management was
turned over the Audubon Society, and in 2007 the Hawaii State
Office of Hawaiian Affairs took over managing the park.
Since the adventure park closed, park management has
focused more on the cultural, historic, and natural wonders
of the Waimea Valley then on noisy, action-packed activities.
Attractions Adjacent to the Waimea Valley
Waimea Beach
Waimea Beach Park
Pupukea Beach and Tidepools
See also;
Introduction to the Waimea Valley
Other North Oahu Attractions
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