下载App
资质规则
旅行
账户
Phoebe F
Beautiful falls, but that tropical air will leave you dripping
Waimea Falls的点评
点评：I rolled up at 9 AM on a Wednesday, right when the gates opened, and let me tell you—arriving early is the only way to handle this place. The parking lot was practically empty, which gave me plenty of space to pull in and get situated. Admission is around $26 (credit card is the move), and it’s worth every penny for what you get.
**Bathroom Intel:**
Do your business before you head out. The restrooms by the ticket booth are clean and accessible, but once you commit to that trail, you're on your own until you reach the end. There's no turning back mid-way if you get caught off-guard.
**Foreplay (The Gardens):**
The botanical gardens are absolutely stunning. The paved trail is an easy, forgiving walk—super manageable, even for this 55 year old, so don't think you need heavy hiking boots. The wooden boardwalk over the lily pads (my second photo) is a total showstopper, with those dramatic, jagged mountains looming in the background. It's shaded, lush, and surprisingly comfortable for a morning stroll.
**The Main Attraction (Getting Down to Business):**
When you finally round that last corner, the heat hits you. The air gets heavy, thick, and entirely moist the closer you get to the water. By the time I stepped onto those rocks, I was already damp—not from the pool, but just from the sheer tropical humidity clinging to my skin. That white linen overshirt I had tied around my waist? I was *so* glad I had taken it off earlier. You will be sweating through your clothes just standing there, craving that cool plunge.
Then you see it—a powerful rush of water pouring down the rough volcanic rock. It's really something to look at up close. The water is cold—shockingly cold at first—but it's the kind of chill that wakes up every nerve in your body, especially when your skin is already slick and warm from the air.
Now, a hard truth: **You must wear a life jacket.** The staff hands them out, and you can't enter the pool without strapping one on. They want you nice and buoyant before you take the plunge. While the water feels amazing, you aren't alone down there. By 9:30 AM, the pool was already full of other people all jumping in and splashing around. It's not a private session; you're sharing the water with a crowd, which means you have to work around elbows and feet to find your spot.
**The Reality Check:**
Look at my first photo. It looks like I have that whole beautiful waterfall all to myself, right? Absolutely not. There were a dozen other bodies just out of frame, wading in the water, watching. I had to get low and angle that pole perfectly just to make it look like I was the only one getting wet. That's the reality of this place—you get a gorgeous rush of nature, but you're definitely sharing the experience. After my dip, I did briefly use the changing room to change out of the wet bikini and put my regular clothes back on, but you never really feel dry after that.
**My low-key tips for your trip:**
* **9 AM sharp:** You get the best light and the freshest water before the masses arrive.
* **Dress down:** Do yourself a favor and tie that overshirt around your waist before you even get close to the falls. By the time you're standing on the rocks, you'll be dripping with humidity and grateful for the extra air.
* **Bathing suit:** They do have a couple of private changing rooms near the falls, but wear you bathing suit underneath your clothes to save yourself some time
* **Wear shoes that grip:** The rocks around the edge are uneven and slick. You don't want to lose your footing while trying to get in.
* **Bring a dry bag:** Not sure about the secure storage by the water. I kept my stuff on the rocks while dipping in.
**Final thought:** If you want to feel the rush of the falls, get in early. Just be prepared to get drenched by the air before you even hit the water, get a little bumpy with the other swimmers, and squeeze your way into a good spot for the perfect shot. It’s a quick thrill—over in an hour—but it leaves you feeling wonderfully refreshed and fully satisfied.
**Bathroom Intel:**
Do your business before you head out. The restrooms by the ticket booth are clean and accessible, but once you commit to that trail, you're on your own until you reach the end. There's no turning back mid-way if you get caught off-guard.
**Foreplay (The Gardens):**
The botanical gardens are absolutely stunning. The paved trail is an easy, forgiving walk—super manageable, even for this 55 year old, so don't think you need heavy hiking boots. The wooden boardwalk over the lily pads (my second photo) is a total showstopper, with those dramatic, jagged mountains looming in the background. It's shaded, lush, and surprisingly comfortable for a morning stroll.
**The Main Attraction (Getting Down to Business):**
When you finally round that last corner, the heat hits you. The air gets heavy, thick, and entirely moist the closer you get to the water. By the time I stepped onto those rocks, I was already damp—not from the pool, but just from the sheer tropical humidity clinging to my skin. That white linen overshirt I had tied around my waist? I was *so* glad I had taken it off earlier. You will be sweating through your clothes just standing there, craving that cool plunge.
Then you see it—a powerful rush of water pouring down the rough volcanic rock. It's really something to look at up close. The water is cold—shockingly cold at first—but it's the kind of chill that wakes up every nerve in your body, especially when your skin is already slick and warm from the air.
Now, a hard truth: **You must wear a life jacket.** The staff hands them out, and you can't enter the pool without strapping one on. They want you nice and buoyant before you take the plunge. While the water feels amazing, you aren't alone down there. By 9:30 AM, the pool was already full of other people all jumping in and splashing around. It's not a private session; you're sharing the water with a crowd, which means you have to work around elbows and feet to find your spot.
**The Reality Check:**
Look at my first photo. It looks like I have that whole beautiful waterfall all to myself, right? Absolutely not. There were a dozen other bodies just out of frame, wading in the water, watching. I had to get low and angle that pole perfectly just to make it look like I was the only one getting wet. That's the reality of this place—you get a gorgeous rush of nature, but you're definitely sharing the experience. After my dip, I did briefly use the changing room to change out of the wet bikini and put my regular clothes back on, but you never really feel dry after that.
**My low-key tips for your trip:**
* **9 AM sharp:** You get the best light and the freshest water before the masses arrive.
* **Dress down:** Do yourself a favor and tie that overshirt around your waist before you even get close to the falls. By the time you're standing on the rocks, you'll be dripping with humidity and grateful for the extra air.
* **Bathing suit:** They do have a couple of private changing rooms near the falls, but wear you bathing suit underneath your clothes to save yourself some time
* **Wear shoes that grip:** The rocks around the edge are uneven and slick. You don't want to lose your footing while trying to get in.
* **Bring a dry bag:** Not sure about the secure storage by the water. I kept my stuff on the rocks while dipping in.
**Final thought:** If you want to feel the rush of the falls, get in early. Just be prepared to get drenched by the air before you even hit the water, get a little bumpy with the other swimmers, and squeeze your way into a good spot for the perfect shot. It’s a quick thrill—over in an hour—but it leaves you feeling wonderfully refreshed and fully satisfied.
翻译：我在周三早上9点准时到达，正好是大门开启的时间。说实话，提前到达才是游览此地的唯一良策。当时停车场几乎空无一人，这让我有充足的空间停车并安顿下来。门票价格约为26美元（建议使用信用卡支付），就所能享受到的体验而言，这个价格绝对物有所值。
**关于卫生间的提示：**
出发前务必先解决生理需求。售票处附近的洗手间干净且使用方便；不过一旦踏上徒步路线后，情况可就不一样了。在抵达终点之前，你只能靠自己了。一旦措手不及，中途就根本无法回头。
**前奏：植物园**
这座植物园美得令人窒息。铺设好的小径走起来十分轻松，即便对我这个55岁的人来说也毫无压力，所以不必非得穿重型登山靴。横跨在睡莲丛上的木制栈道（我的第二张照片）简直令人陶醉，背后则是巍峨险峻的山峰。那里绿树成荫，生机盎然。出奇地舒适，很适合清晨散步。
**最吸引人的部分（进入正题）：**
当你终于转过最后一个弯道时，热浪扑面而来。越靠近水边，空气就越沉重、潮湿。当我踏上那些岩石时，身上已经湿漉漉的了——并非因为水溅到身上，而是热带地区的潮湿空气紧紧贴在我的皮肤上。我之前系在腰间的那件白色亚麻衬衫呢？真庆幸我事先把它脱下来了。光是站在那里，你就会汗流浃背，迫不及待想要跳进那清凉的水中。
接着你便看到了——一股强劲的水流从粗糙的火山岩上倾泻而下。近距离观看真是令人叹为观止。水非常冷——起初甚至冷得让人震惊——但正是这种寒意能唤醒你全身的每一根神经，尤其是当你皮肤因受热而变得湿漉漉又温暖的时候。
这里有个必须牢记的事实：**你必须穿上救生衣。** 工作人员会发放救生衣。不戴上救生圈就无法进入泳池。他们希望你在下水前能保持良好的浮力。虽然泳池里的水感觉棒极了，但实际上你并不是独自一人在水中。早上9点半时，泳池里就已经挤满了跳入水中尽情嬉闹的人。这可不是私人泳池——你得和一大群人共享这片水域，因此还得避开他人的手肘和脚，才能找到属于自己的位置。
**现实情况：**
看看我的第一张照片吧。看来这条美丽的瀑布现在只有我一个人独享了，对吧？绝对不是。其实在画面外还有十几个人正在水里涉水、观景呢。我不得不蹲下身来，再把相机杆调整到最佳角度，才能营造出只有我一个人被水打湿的假象。这就是这里的现实——你能尽情享受大自然的壮丽美景，但肯定得和别人共享这份体验。泡完水后……我确实短暂地使用了更衣室，换下了湿透的泳衣并穿回平时的衣服，但之后身上始终感觉湿漉漉的，怎么也干不了。
**我给大家的实用小贴士：**
* **早上9点准时出发：** 在人群涌入之前，此时光线最佳，湖水也最为清澈。
* **穿着要随意些：** 最好是在靠近瀑布前就把外套系在腰间。等你站在岩石上时，浑身都会被水汽浸湿，这时候系着外套就能让你呼吸顺畅些，感觉舒服不少。* **泳衣：** 瀑布附近确实有几间私人更衣室，不过为省去麻烦，建议先在衣服里面穿上泳衣。
* **穿防滑鞋：** 周围的岩石表面不平整且湿滑。下水时可千万别滑倒哦。
* **带上防水袋：** 不太清楚水边的物品存放是否安全。我下水时就把东西放在岩石上。
**最后提醒：** 如果想体验瀑布带来的刺激感，尽量早点下水吧。事先做好心理准备吧：还没下水就会被水花湿透，还会和其他游泳者发生些许碰撞；不过只要努力挤到合适的位置，就能拍下完美的照片。整个过程虽然只有一小时左右，却能带来极度的刺激感，让你感觉神清气爽、心满意足。
**关于卫生间的提示：**
出发前务必先解决生理需求。售票处附近的洗手间干净且使用方便；不过一旦踏上徒步路线后，情况可就不一样了。在抵达终点之前，你只能靠自己了。一旦措手不及，中途就根本无法回头。
**前奏：植物园**
这座植物园美得令人窒息。铺设好的小径走起来十分轻松，即便对我这个55岁的人来说也毫无压力，所以不必非得穿重型登山靴。横跨在睡莲丛上的木制栈道（我的第二张照片）简直令人陶醉，背后则是巍峨险峻的山峰。那里绿树成荫，生机盎然。出奇地舒适，很适合清晨散步。
**最吸引人的部分（进入正题）：**
当你终于转过最后一个弯道时，热浪扑面而来。越靠近水边，空气就越沉重、潮湿。当我踏上那些岩石时，身上已经湿漉漉的了——并非因为水溅到身上，而是热带地区的潮湿空气紧紧贴在我的皮肤上。我之前系在腰间的那件白色亚麻衬衫呢？真庆幸我事先把它脱下来了。光是站在那里，你就会汗流浃背，迫不及待想要跳进那清凉的水中。
接着你便看到了——一股强劲的水流从粗糙的火山岩上倾泻而下。近距离观看真是令人叹为观止。水非常冷——起初甚至冷得让人震惊——但正是这种寒意能唤醒你全身的每一根神经，尤其是当你皮肤因受热而变得湿漉漉又温暖的时候。
这里有个必须牢记的事实：**你必须穿上救生衣。** 工作人员会发放救生衣。不戴上救生圈就无法进入泳池。他们希望你在下水前能保持良好的浮力。虽然泳池里的水感觉棒极了，但实际上你并不是独自一人在水中。早上9点半时，泳池里就已经挤满了跳入水中尽情嬉闹的人。这可不是私人泳池——你得和一大群人共享这片水域，因此还得避开他人的手肘和脚，才能找到属于自己的位置。
**现实情况：**
看看我的第一张照片吧。看来这条美丽的瀑布现在只有我一个人独享了，对吧？绝对不是。其实在画面外还有十几个人正在水里涉水、观景呢。我不得不蹲下身来，再把相机杆调整到最佳角度，才能营造出只有我一个人被水打湿的假象。这就是这里的现实——你能尽情享受大自然的壮丽美景，但肯定得和别人共享这份体验。泡完水后……我确实短暂地使用了更衣室，换下了湿透的泳衣并穿回平时的衣服，但之后身上始终感觉湿漉漉的，怎么也干不了。
**我给大家的实用小贴士：**
* **早上9点准时出发：** 在人群涌入之前，此时光线最佳，湖水也最为清澈。
* **穿着要随意些：** 最好是在靠近瀑布前就把外套系在腰间。等你站在岩石上时，浑身都会被水汽浸湿，这时候系着外套就能让你呼吸顺畅些，感觉舒服不少。* **泳衣：** 瀑布附近确实有几间私人更衣室，不过为省去麻烦，建议先在衣服里面穿上泳衣。
* **穿防滑鞋：** 周围的岩石表面不平整且湿滑。下水时可千万别滑倒哦。
* **带上防水袋：** 不太清楚水边的物品存放是否安全。我下水时就把东西放在岩石上。
**最后提醒：** 如果想体验瀑布带来的刺激感，尽量早点下水吧。事先做好心理准备吧：还没下水就会被水花湿透，还会和其他游泳者发生些许碰撞；不过只要努力挤到合适的位置，就能拍下完美的照片。整个过程虽然只有一小时左右，却能带来极度的刺激感，让你感觉神清气爽、心满意足。
© 2026 Tripadvisor 版权所有。
部分照片由 VFM Leonardo 提供。
TripAdvisor公司对外部网站的内容一概不负责。优惠价格中不含税和其他费用。
ICP证：沪B2-20200433
沪ICP备20013175号
沪公网安备31010502005427号鹰程信息技术（上海）有限公司
