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Waimea Falls Park
Oahu Island Hawaii
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On the north shore of Oahu, set slightly inland in tropical forest, is Waimea Valley and Waterfall. The area has been set aside as a natural adventure and cultural park. The lush valley was once populated by Hawaiians before European arrival and was a rich farming area with terraced taro plantations. Archaeological excavations have unveiled many house foundations and several large heiau or sacred temples. Some of the sites have been excavated and restored with storyboard displays explaining their significance. This is foremost a commercial park with shuttle buses taking people up the valley to the areas most scenic attraction, Waimea Falls, where rock diving displays (once a royal sport denoting courage) are performed every hour along with Hula dances. However, forest trails for hiking are excellent and are actually very peaceful.
Waimea Falls
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Traditional Canoe
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Another attraction of this park are the soft adventure activities available. Downhill mountain biking, horse riding and river kayaking are offered by the hour and enable those with a desire to do something active to do so in a safe but enchanting environment.
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Our top oahu travel attractions are:
1) - Waikiki Beach
beach review, surfing, sailing, shopping
2) - The South East Scenic Drive
blowholes; hiking; snorkelling
3) - Waimea Valley and Soft Adventure Park
waterfall; rainforest trail; kayaking; mountain bike rides
4) -
Honolulu Heritage Trail
Ialani Palace, Bishop museum, Kawaiaha'o church
5) - Tantalus Drive - Honolulu Forest Reserve
scenic drive and walks overlooking Honolulu
6) -
Pearl Harbour
Arizona Memorial; submarines; warships
7) - Family Entertainment
Dole giant maze; Polynesian village and sealife park
Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:
Hawaii Activities Guide
Cook Islands Activities Guide
Fiji Activities Guide
Samoa Activities Guide
Tonga Activities Guide
Tahiti Activities Guide
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