Go, you will not regret it. It's amazing. The Garden is beautiful!!! The waterfall is inside the garden. You need at least 2 hours to take your time to explore the garden fully. Once inside the garden its a 30 minute uphill walk to the garden. It may a bit challenging for some. However you can pay and ride the golf cart instead of walking. However if you can walk, walk it so you can take your time. Take your bathing suit just in case you are able to swim in the waterfall. You will get lots of great pictures. Nice spots in the garden for a picnic. I will definitely go back.

Amazing for self guided tour. We rented a car for the day and drove here. The walk/hike to the falls is paved and has amazing scenery and historic content of the Hawaiian culture along the way. It’s only about a 2 mile walk to the falls and taking a dip in the water is refreshing. Worth the drive and absolutely beautiful

This was one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had. You have to do it. There is a $25 fee per person but it is worth it. The water is a little chilly at first but you acclimate. The current is strong the closer you get to the waterfall so you will have to exert some effort to get up to it, but do it as it is a blast. The walk to the waterfall is a beautiful botanical garden. Have your camera ready. Note: getting into the pool area to swim up to the waterfall you will need to navigate rocks, don't do the waterfall part if you are unsteady on your feet. I saw many elderly enjoying the walk up to the falls but not venturing in because of the challenge of getting into the water. It is not that difficult for an average fit person, (truly not that strenuous) but not if you can't climb on loose rock and navigate small boulders as you enter the water. Wear water shoes and be aware that the rocks in the water have algae on them and are slippery. Have fun!

The Waimea Falls had lots of opportunities. They are beautiful but the “swimming” is in a small area with tons of people. It is like swimming in an Olympic size pool with 200 of your closest friends. The walk up to the falls is beautiful. The flowers and vegetation are breathtaking. But if you’re going for the swimming don’t waste your time.

This place was phenomenal. First off it cost $25 a person to enter the area and The hike wasn’t really a hike but more of a gentle relaxing stroll all the way to the end where the waterfall is. Along the walk, there were many pockets where people can walk around and just explore the nature around. So many plants to see and read about. The waterfall was amazing, once you get to the waterfall, if you want to get in the water, they provide you a life jacket which is mandatory (no extra cost) and then you can enjoy swimming as long as you want. Now for those who do not wish to get into the water and would rather enjoy the view, there is a bench where people can sit and watch. So if you are in Hawaii and want to experience that Hawaii waterfall along with an easy walk, I suggest Waimea Falls. Lastly, there is a trolly for those who really don’t want to walk or can’t and I believe it is $10 a person to ride and there is parking in the area.

Lovely botanic gardens Expected waterfall to be full flow but wasn’t, clearly didn’t think about seasons The cafe was very nice and good value. Plenty of parking Lifeguards on duty, can leave valuables for $10 which I thought was good value. Water was lovely