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Wailua
Kauai's only navigable river — kayak 2 miles upstream, hike 1.5 miles through dense jungle, arrive at a 120-foot waterfall with a pristine pool. The most accessible backcountry waterfall experience in Hawaii.
Wailua
A spectacular 27m double waterfall on the Wailua River — one of the most photographed waterfalls in Hawaii and famously used in the opening sequence of the old Fantasy Island TV series. The viewpoint parking area is right at the edge: no hike required, total time commitment 20 minutes. The cascade is at its most dramatic after rain when the Wailua River is running high. Combine with a Wailua River kayak day or as a quick stop on the way from Kapaa to the south shore.
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2026-01-03
The Quadrantids are one of the year's strongest meteor showers, with a brief, sharp peak in early January that can produce 40 or more meteors per hour under dark skies. Because Hawaiʻi has some of the clearest, darkest skies in the U.S., the islands are a superb place to watch. Look in the hours before dawn, away from town lights — a high-elevation spot or a dark leeward beach is ideal. No telescope needed; just let your eyes adjust for 20 minutes.
2026-02-21
2026-02-21
2026-04-22
The Lyrids are an annual April meteor shower, active for about a week and peaking around April 22 with roughly 15–20 fast, bright meteors per hour and the occasional fireball. From Hawaiʻi, the best viewing is after midnight into the pre-dawn hours, away from city lights. Find a dark, open sky — upcountry or a leeward shore — and give your eyes time to adjust.
2026-05-06
The Eta Aquariids are debris from Halley's Comet, peaking in early May. Hawaiʻi's low latitude makes it one of the best places in the United States to watch this shower — from the tropics it can deliver 40+ swift meteors per hour, many leaving glowing trains. Look toward the eastern sky in the hours before dawn from a dark location. A standout event for island stargazers.
2026-08-12
The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower of the year, peaking in mid-August with up to 60 bright, fast meteors per hour and frequent fireballs, all on warm summer nights. Debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, they are easy to enjoy from Hawaiʻi under dark skies. Watch after midnight, away from town lights, from a high-elevation site or a dark beach; no equipment needed.
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