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Coordinates: 22°2′42″N 159°20′11″W / 22.04500°N 159.33639°W / 22.04500; -159.33639
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[[File:Wailua River, Kauai.jpg|thumb|300px|Wailuā River, Kaua{{Okina}}i]]
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The '''Wailuā River''' is a {{convert|20|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}}<ref name=NHD>U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. [http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ The National Map], accessed April 28, 2011</ref> [[river]] on the [[island]] of [[Kauai|Kaua{{Okina}}i]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Hawaii]]. It is formed by the confluence of its North and South forks just west of [[Wailua, Hawaii|Wailua]] and enters the [[Pacific Ocean]] at {{Coord |22|2|42|N| 159|20|11|W| name=Mouth of Wailua River|type:landmark_region:US-HI|display=inline,title}}. It is the only navigable river (by [[boat]]s larger than [[kayak]]s) in the [[Hawaiian Islands]]. It is a center of activity for locals and visitors in the form of boat tours to [[Fern Grotto]], [[kayaking]] and [[water skiing]].
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The '''Wailuā River''' is a major [[river]] on the [[island]] of [[Kauai|Kaua{{Okina}}i]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Hawaii]]. {{convert|23.4|km|}} long, it is one of the largest rivers,<ref name=NHD>U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. [http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ The National Map], accessed April 28, 2011</ref> as well as Kauai's 5th longest river. It is formed by the confluence of its North and South forks just west of [[Wailua, Kauai County, Hawaii|Wailua]] and enters the [[Pacific Ocean]] at {{Coord |22|2|42|N| 159|20|11|W| name=Mouth of Wailua River|type:landmark_region:US-HI|display=inline}}. It is the only navigable river<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wailua River State Park |url=https://hawaiistateparks.org/parks/kauai/wailua-river-state-park/ |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=Hawaii State Parks |language=en-US}}</ref> (by [[boat]]s larger than [[kayak]]s) in the [[Hawaiian Islands]]. It is a center of activity for locals and visitors in the form of boat tours to [[Fern Grotto]], [[kayaking]] and [[water skiing]].


The '''North Fork''' begins near the [[Mount Waialeale|Mount Wai{{Okina}}ale{{Okina}}ale]] at coordinates {{Coord |22|3|35|N| 159|29|33|W| name=North Fork Wailua River|type:landmark_region:US-HI|display=inline}} and flows {{convert|12.2|mi}}<ref name=NHD/> east to its junction with the South Fork. The '''South Fork''' forms at the junction of several streams southwest of [[Hanamaulu, Hawaii|Hanamaulu]] and flows {{convert|8.1|mi}} east,<ref name=NHD/> over [[Wailua Falls]], to its junction with the North Fork.
The '''North Fork''' begins at the [[Mount Waialeale|Mount Wai{{Okina}}ale{{Okina}}ale]] at coordinates {{Coord |22|3|35|N| 159|29|33|W| name=North Fork Wailua River|type:landmark_region:US-HI|display=inline}} and flows {{convert|12.2|mi}}<ref name=NHD/> east to its junction with the South Fork. The '''South Fork''' forms at the junction of several streams southwest of [[Hanamaulu, Hawaii|Hanamaulu]] and flows {{convert|8.1|mi}} east,<ref name=NHD/> over [[Wailua Falls]], to its junction with the North Fork.


Other points of interest along the river system include a bird refuge, Kamokila Hawaiian Village, Secret Falls and a pool with a rope swing.
Other points of interest along the river system include a bird refuge, Kamokila Hawaiian Village, Secret Falls and a pool which formerly included a rope swing.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Wailua, Hawaii]]
*[[Wailua, Kauai|Wailua, Hawaii]]
*[[Wailua Falls]]
*[[Wailua River State Park]]
*[[Wailua River State Park]]
*[[List of rivers of Hawaii]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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== External links ==
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*{{Cite web |url= http://wehewehe.org/cgi-bin/hdict?a=q&j=pp&l=en&q=Wailua |title=lookup of Wilua |work= on Place Names of Hawai'i |author= Pukui and Elbert |year=2004 |publisher= Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library, University of Hawaii |accessdate=2009-11-30 }}
*{{Cite web |url= http://wehewehe.org/cgi-bin/hdict?a=q&j=pp&l=en&q=Wailua |title=lookup of Wilua |work= on Place Names of Hawai'i |author= Pukui and Elbert |year=2004 |publisher= Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library, University of Hawaii |accessdate=2009-11-30 }}

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[[Category:Rivers of Kauai]]
[[Category:Rivers of Kauai]]

Latest revision as of 12:49, 8 July 2024

Wailua River
Wailuā River, Kauaʻi
Wailua River is located in Hawaii
Wailua River
Location of mouth
Location
CountryUnited States
StateHawaii
RegionKauai
Physical characteristics
SourceNorth Fork
 • locationMount Waiʻaleʻale
 • coordinates22°03′35″N 159°29′33″W / 22.05972°N 159.49250°W / 22.05972; -159.49250
2nd sourceSouth Fork
 • locationHanamaulu
Source confluence 
 • locationwest of Wailua, Kauai County, Hawaii
 • coordinates22°02′30″N 159°21′38″W / 22.04167°N 159.36056°W / 22.04167; -159.36056
MouthPacific Ocean
 • location
Wailua, Kauai County, Hawaii
 • coordinates
22°2′42″N 159°20′11″W / 22.04500°N 159.33639°W / 22.04500; -159.33639
Length23.4 km (14.5 mi)

The Wailuā River is a major river on the island of Kauaʻi in the U.S. state of Hawaii. 23.4 kilometres (14.5 mi) long, it is one of the largest rivers,[1] as well as Kauai's 5th longest river. It is formed by the confluence of its North and South forks just west of Wailua and enters the Pacific Ocean at 22°2′42″N 159°20′11″W / 22.04500°N 159.33639°W / 22.04500; -159.33639 (Mouth of Wailua River). It is the only navigable river[2] (by boats larger than kayaks) in the Hawaiian Islands. It is a center of activity for locals and visitors in the form of boat tours to Fern Grotto, kayaking and water skiing.

The North Fork begins at the Mount Waiʻaleʻale at coordinates 22°3′35″N 159°29′33″W / 22.05972°N 159.49250°W / 22.05972; -159.49250 (North Fork Wailua River) and flows 12.2 miles (19.6 km)[1] east to its junction with the South Fork. The South Fork forms at the junction of several streams southwest of Hanamaulu and flows 8.1 miles (13.0 km) east,[1] over Wailua Falls, to its junction with the North Fork.

Other points of interest along the river system include a bird refuge, Kamokila Hawaiian Village, Secret Falls and a pool which formerly included a rope swing.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed April 28, 2011
  2. ^ "Wailua River State Park". Hawaii State Parks. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
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