Stand in awe as the mist swirls around you at the bottom of a 400-foot waterfall that very few people get to see up close and personal. Located on private land, Manawaiopuna, known as Jurassic Falls, can only be seen from above, unless you choose a helicopter tour with Island Helicopters, the only company allowed to land at the cascade’s base. With a limited number people aboard each tour and restrictions on how often they’re able to land, seeing this waterfall within the lush Hanapepe Valley up close and personal is a surreal, secluded experience.
Manawaiopuna Fallswas featured in opening scenes of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 hit “Jurassic Park”, giving it its nickname today. Due to its ownership by the Robinson family (also owners of nearby private island Ni’ihau) and its location in a remote, undeveloped area, relatively few people have admired this falls at a close vantage point.
Island Helicopter Tour
Choosing the “Jurassic Falls Landing” tour will give you exclusive access to Manawaiopuna Falls Kauai. Your pilot will land near the base of the falls where you will be guided along a jungle path to a stream at the base. You will have plenty of time to soak in these spectacular views and take photos while your guide gives you a greater appreciation for the area with information on its plants and history. In addition, you will fly through Olokele Canyon, the gateway to Waimea Canyon, “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” You will also trace along Kauai’s rugged Na Pali coastline, which inaccessible by land vehicle. The 4,000 Na Pali cliffs drop vertically into the deep blue Pacific alongside secluded beaches. Flying into Waialeale Volcano will leave you in awe as you watch waterfalls cascade thousands of feet to the valley below. The scenery you see in these 75-80 minutes will be imprinted into your mind for a lifetime.
Location of Manawaiopuna Falls
Manawaiopuna Falls Kauaiis located deep in the Hanapepe Valley on Kauai’s west side, inaccessible by road or foot. There are several helicopter companies that fly over Manawaiopuna Falls giving you aerial views. If you’re looking to the land at the base, Island Helicopters is located at Lihue Airport.
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Staying at one of our east coast vacation rentals, such as Banyan Harbor, will put you just 2.5 miles from the Lihue Airport and Island Helicopters. Banyan Harbor also has great beach access with Kalapaki Beach right next door. Please contact us at 800-215-9880 or info@arrivednow.com with any questions about where to stay or what to do on Kauai, or find more information by browsing our website.
