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9:30am-2:30pm;
) A pleasant diversion, especially for kids, and set along the Wailua
River, it includes reproductions of traditional Hawaiian structures amid thriving gardens
of guava, mango and banana trees. Kamokila also offers
outrigger canoe tours
, which
include a paddle, hike and waterfall swim. Turn south from Kuamoʻo Rd, opposite
ʻOpaekaʻa Falls. The half-mile road leading to the village is steep and narrow.
ʻOpaekaʻa Falls
WATERFALL
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While not a showstopper, this 40ft waterfall makes an easy roadside stop, less than 2
miles up Kuamoʻo Rd. For the best photographic conditions, go in the morning. Don't be
tempted to try trailblazing to the falls. The steep, slippery cliffs are perilous and have
caused fatalities. Cross the road for a fantastic shot of the Wailua River.
Activities
Wailua Municipal Golf Course
GOLF
(
241-6666; 3-5350 Kuhio Hwy; greens fee weekdays/weekends & holidays $48/60, optional cart
rental $18, club rental from $32)
This 18-hole, par-72 course, designed by former head pro
Toyo Shirai, is ranked among the finest municipal golf courses nationally. Plan ahead be-
cause morning tee times are sometimes reserved a week in advance. After 2pm, the
greens fee drops by half and no reservations are taken.
Kauai Water Ski & Surf
WATERSPORTS
MAP
(
822-3574;
www.kauaiwaterskiandsurf.com
;
4-356 Kuhio Hwy, Kinipopo Shopping Village; per
30/60min $75/140; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
The only non-ocean water skiing in
the state is found here on the Wailua, allowed only from the Wailua Bridge to the first big
bend in the river. They also rent surfboards ($30/90 per day/week, $300 deposit), body-
boards ($5/20, $75 deposit), snorkel gear ($5/15, $75 deposit) and stand up paddle
boards ($45/180, $600 deposit).
Powerline Trail
MOUNTAIN BIKING
While this trail (which covers 13 miles between Wailua and Princeville) is used mainly
by hunters, it's a decent option for die-hard mountain bikers. Hikers might find the trek
too long, too exposed and, especially toward the north, too monotonous. Beware of steep
drop-offs hidden in the dense foliage. Expect to slog through mud and puddly ruts.
