Kris Ann
I camped out here with 2 others in site #5. We were the only people camping here and had the valley to ourselves! The waterfall was beautiful and our site was perfect. Unfortunately, we came out during rainy season and it rained nearly the entire trip. On our hike back, the "streams" we had initially crossed were much larger and parts of the path were swept away with several obvious slides and down trees. I had a positive group so it ended up just being a little extra "adventure" but we were very careful. We brought extra rope, tarp, and floaters for our bags (which were all necessary). Ultimately, we still loved it and would absolutely do it again but here are some tips: 1) watch the weather forecast carefully before you go, 20% chance of rain could mean 5in of rain. 2) look at the tide schedule before, it's much easier to walk past the Waimanu river during low tide than to swim it. 3) keep food high and dry, try to hang all bags if possible. 4) burning coconut husks is an excellent bug repellent. 5) there is no service, including the beginning of the trail at Waipio, so coordinate before if someone is meeting you at the end (I always favor walkie-talkies). 6) have a backup plan!
4.0
This is a nice, quick road bike ride too
3.5
Lots of good cave diving, and there's a chance you'll see a few reef sharks. Also check out the place of refuge park next to the bay and go on a little self-guided history tour.
4.5
Lots of good cave diving, and there's a chance you'll see a few reef sharks. Also check out the place of refuge park next to the bay and go on a little self-guided history tour.
4.5
Hang out at the visitors center after sunset and star gaze. They give free star tours and you can see several planets through their telescopes.
4.0
You can pack in and camp down near the beach as well. Sunset and sunrise down here cannot be beat.
4.5
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