Daily Operating Hours:
Open Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Summer Hours: (June 1 to September 4) Open Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7 days a week
Waimea Valley will be CLOSED Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Location of Waimea Valley on O‘ahu:
On the North Shore of Oahu across from Waimea Bay:
Mailing Address: 59-864 Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712
GPS Address: Waimea Valley Road, Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712 (enter this address on your GPS for directions)
Main Line (808) 638-7766
Admission Fees:
General Admission to the Valley:
Visiting Adult $16.95
Visiting Senior $12.95 (age 62+)
Visiting Student $12.95 (college student must present I.D.)
Visiting Child $8.95 (ages 4-12)
Visiting Group Rate $12.95 (per person - group of over 10 Adults)
Kama'aina (Hawaii resident)/Military
To qualify for Kama'aina/Military rates you must present a valid ID at time of admission. Pricing subject to change without notice.
Adult $12.00 each
Senior (age 62+) $8.00 each
Student (college student must present I.D.) $8.00 each
Child (ages 4-12) $6.00 each
Group Rate (per person - group of over 10 Adults) $10.00
Visiting and Kama’aina/Military
Individual Annual Pass $50.00
Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 6 children under the age of 18) $100.00
Shuttle Transportation
Shuttle transportation available from Hale Ho'ike to Wailele waterfall turn around.
One-way $8.00 each
Round-Trip $12.00 each
Wagon rental is available for $10 a wagon. You may rent the wagon at the ticket booth upon admission.
Complimentary Walking Tours:
Na La‘au Hawai‘i: What’s Blooming with David Orr
1st & 3rd Sunday, Thursdays at 12:30 pm
Location: Ticket booth
Join Waimea Valley’s Plant Collections Specialist as he takes you on an educational walk through Waimea Valley to see rare and seasonal “blooming” plants from here in Hawai‘i and all around the world. David will be offering this tour on the first and third Sunday, and Thursdays. This is a complimentary tour, free of charge (with paid admission).
Hele Wawae Mo‘olelo: History Walk
Every Day 10:15 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Location: Kauhale
Come join our Alaka‘i (guides) as they take you on a historical walk through the Valley. Discover Waimea Valley’s rich history, visit Kauhale our traditional Hawaiian living site, learn about Hawaiian agriculture, and more.
This tour generally runs around 30 minutes. If you have any questions please feel free to ask a cashier at the ticket booth. This is a complimentary tour, free of charge (with paid admission).
Na Mea Mele/Hula: Musical Things
Everyday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Location: The Hale at the Wailele Turn-Around
Come join Waimea Valley’s staff as they share with you some of the various traditional musical and hula instruments that is made with natural materials.
Na Mea Pa‘ani: Hawaiian Games
Everyday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Location: Hawaiian Games Site
Stop by our Hawaiian game site and learn to play traditional games of Hawai‘i. Participate in ‘ulu maika and moa pahe‘e (games of skill), konane (game of strategy) and ‘o‘o ‘ihe (game of strength).
Wahi Kupuna: Elders Place
Everyday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Location: Visitor Center
E Komo Mai, welcome! Come and sit with our beloved Kupuna (Elder) and learn the stories, songs, games, and history of both Waimea Valley and Hawai‘i.
