Opeakaa Falls is located in Wailua, the land of the ali’i (kings) . Opeakaa Falls is part of the north branch of the Wailua River, the 151 foot falls span 40 feet wide and are easily observed at the Opeakaa Falls overlook off of Kuamoo Road. Ample parking and small sidewalk offers safe viewing of the falls and a view of Wailua River from a small lookout on the opposite side of Kuamoo Road. The falls flow throughout the year. The name Opaeka’a means rolling shrimp.