Admission

Operating Hours

Mondays: 9 AM - 4 PM

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 - 4:30 PM

Kikoni Bar: 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Hale Kope Coffee House: 8 AM - 4 PM Mon - Sat, 7 AM - 3 PM Sun

Wailele Snack Shop: 10 AM - 4 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.

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 military: FREE ADMISSION every Thursday 12 pm - 3 pm.*

*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 9:45 AM. Shuttle ticket sales end 2:00 PM.

One-way is $10 for each person.

Weekly Activities

  • Na Laʻau Hawaiʻi: What’s Blooming Walking Botanical Tour

    Location: Ticket booth

    Time: 12:30 PM Every Day

    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).

  • Kaʻapuni o waimea

    Time: 9 am to 3 pm, Every Day

    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.

  • Kipahele Tours

    Kipahele Tour Series

    Time: Botanical Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am
    Cultural Wednesday & Saturday 1 pm

    Looking for an exclusive look at the history or botanical gardens of the Valley? Now you can book a 75-minute guided tour on a shuttle. Choose from a cultural or botanical tour. Tours are $59.95 per person. The price includes admission, a souvenir booklet, and more! The botanical tours are Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am and cultural tours Wednesday and Saturday at 1 pm. BOOK NOW