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In the lush river valley of Wailua River State Park, a riverboat cruise (fee charged) to Fern Grotto takes you to an unusual fern-clothed cave set in a tropical garden. Scenic vistas of attractive waterfalls and Wailua River Valley, the Wailua Complex of Heiau (National Historic Landmark), the remains of heiau (places of worship), pu'uhonua (places of refuge), birthstones and bellstone at this once important seat of chiefly power, and river fishing and picnicking in riverside coconut grove all await the intrepid tourist.<br><br><b>Directions:</b> Along banks of Wailua River off Kuhio Highway (Highway 56): boat excursions at Marina Section on south bank; riverside picnicking, historic sites and scenic overlooks on Kuamo'o Road (Highway 580); and Wailua Falls at end of Ma'alo Road (Highway 583) from Kapaia. |