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Manawaiopuna Falls

Manawaiopuna Falls

Waterfall in Kauai, Hawaii, United States


Manawaiopuna Falls (colloquially known as Jurassic Falls) is a waterfall in the Hawaiian Islands, located in Hanapepe Valley on Kauai Island. It is 122 metres (400 ft) tall.[1] It featured in the background of several scenes in the 1993 Steven Spielberg film Jurassic Park.[2]

Manawaiopuna Falls
Manawaiopuna ("Jurassic") Falls as seen from a helicopter

The waterfall is only accessible by helicopter.[1] Landing near the falls was forbidden until 2009, after which Island Helicopters was allowed to land a limited number of times per week.[3][4]


References

  1. "5 Jurassic Views You'll Find in Hawaii". Visit The USA. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  2. Miloseski, Metodija (June 19, 2013). "Hawaii's Most Gorgeous Waterfalls". The Beauty of Travel. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  3. "First tour lands at Manawaiopuna Falls - The Garden Island". www.thegardenisland.com. June 3, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  4. Tsutsumi, Cheryl Chee (June 20, 2010). "An adventure of prehistoric proportions". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved September 13, 2018.

21°59′18″N 159°31′32″W



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