Pouring from the Ko'olau Mountains to the shores of
Waimea Bay is the beautiful, captivating
Waimea Valley which covers 1800 acres of lands on the North Shore of Oahu. Walk through ancient Hawaiian forests and discover native plants, trees and animals, as well as historic landmarks, including Hawaiian heiau temples and Waimea Falls. Honor ancestors whose spirits continue to live through Hawaiian culture at
Waimea Valley, where you’ll find artifacts and ancient structures. At the end of the walking trail is the 45-foot-tall Waimea Falls, where residents and tourists can take a swim in the refreshing mountain waters!
History
Two million years ago, rains and winds carved a valley into the Ko'olau Mountains, forming what is now
Waimea Valley. Fertile lands attracted Polynesian explorers to the valley, and during the 12th century a spiritual leader named Pa’ao introduced sacred heiaus, or temples, to
Waimea Valley. The valley remained an important spiritual destination and an agricultural output until the 19th century, when government intervention and industrial influences changed the valley. Today, much of the essence and native sites can still be seen, along with native plants, flowers and more.
One-Day Hawaii Volcano Eco-Adventure from Oahu
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