Admission
Operating Hours
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Snack & Bar Hours
Wahi ʻᾹina Snack Bar: 10 AM - 4 PM
Kikoni Bar: 10 AM - 4 PM
Hale Kope Coffee House: 8 AM - 4 PM Mon - Sat, 7 AM - 3 PM Sun
Wailele Snack Shop: 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Waterfall Status
Swimming at Waimea falls is dependent on daily waterfall conditions. Lifeguards make the swim call for the day at 9am.
Call (808) 638-7766 for swimming status.
*Hours are subject to change.
About the walk
The trail to Waimea Falls is about 3/4 of a mile and takes approximately 30 minutes. It is paved the entire way, with gentle hills. There are several gravel paths off the main corridor, for more adventurous walkers to explore all our botanical garden collections.
Watch for the alaeʻula, the native Hawaiian birds who make their homes in our ponds.
Stop at the Hawaiian cultural sites along your way, such as Kauhale, the ancient Hawaiian living site. There, you can learn about the life and culture of early Hawaiian people. Talk story with our resident artisans, who each have a unique traditional Hawaiian craft to share with you. Participate in our new Kaʻapuni o Waimea program to become a Hoʻokipa Ambassador. Inquire at Hale Hoʻike for more information.
Weekly Activities
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Na Laʻau Hawaiʻi: What’s Blooming Walking Botanical Tour
Location: Ticket booth
Time: 12:30 PM, Tuesday-Sunday
Join Waimea Valley’s Botanical Staff as they take you on an educational walk through Waimea Valley to see rare and seasonal “blooming” plants from Hawaiʻi and all around the world. This is a complimentary tour, free of charge (with paid admission).
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Kaʻapuni o waimea
Time: 9 am to 3 pm, Tuesday-Sunday
Self-guided with locations Hale Ho‘ike, Kauhale, Kahua Pā‘ani (Hawaiian Games Site)
Ka‘apuni o Waimea – meaning to travel around or circuit through Waimea - is a program of meaningful engagement and collaborative learning, an enhanced opportunity to experience our Valley. Guests are guided through three key cultural sites - Hale Hō‘ike, Kauhale, and Kahua Pā‘ani. At each site, guests engage with a different aspect of Waimea, and Hawaiiʻs history, and learn about associated Hawaiian cultural values.
The overarching cultural value of Ka‘apuni o Waimea is ho‘okipa – which is hospitality from a cultural perspective, the action of treating others as we would like to be treated. It is our hope that through this experience, guests will learn about the positive impact of hoʻokipa, and will carry this attitude throughout the island.
Participating Ka‘apuni o Waimea guests will be given an identifying sticker at each cultural site. Upon completion of the kaʻapuni, guests will earn a Ho‘okipa Cultural Ambassador Certificate, along with a unique Waimea Valley collectible pin.
Ka’apuni o Waimea stations are opened from 9am to 3pm and the program is at the convenience of our guests.
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Kipahele Tour Series
Time: 10 AM, Tuesday-Sunday
Looking for an exclusive look at the history or botanical gardens of the Valley? Book your guided tour by shuttle. The price includes admission, a souvenir booklet, and more!
Admission Prices
General Admission to the Valley
| Adult | $25 |
| Senior | $20 |
| Student (student must present I.D.) | $20 |
| Child (ages 4-12) | $15 |
| Group Rate (10 adults) | $20 |
Kama'aina (Hawaii Resident) / Military
To qualify for Kama'aina/Military rates each individual must present a valid ID at the time of admission. Pricing is subject to change without notice.
| Adult | $10 |
| Senior | $8 |
| Student (student must present I.D.) | $8 |
| Child (ages 4-12) | $6 |
| Group Rate (10 adults) | $8 |
Kamaʻāina and Hawai’i based military: FREE ADMISSION every Thursday afternoon.
*must present proof of residency, per person
Passes for Kama'aina and Military
| Individual Annual Pass | $40 |
| Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 6 children under the age of 18) | $80 |
| Lifetime | $800 |
Shuttle Transportation
Shuttle transportation is available from Hale Ho'ike to Waimea Falls. The first shuttle starts at 10:00 AM. Shuttle ticket sales end 3:00 PM.
One-way is $10 for each person.
Scooter Rental
Daily scooter rental is available to use on pathway to Waimea Falls.
