The Mystical Waipi'o Valley of Hawaii

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By ftank

The Gorgeous Waipi'o Lookout

The Waipi'o Valley lookout gives a picture perfect view of the valley and black sand beach below.
The Waipi'o Valley lookout gives a picture perfect view of the valley and black sand beach below.

What to See and Do on the Big Island of Hawaii

One of the most beautiful places on the Big Island has got to be the Waipi'o Valley on the Hamakua Coast. The largest and most southern of the 7 valleys on the windward side of the Big Island, the Waipio Valley is a mile wide where it meets the sea and extends 6 miles deep. The lush tropical valley is banked by a 2,000 foot tall cliffs with 100's of dramatic waterfalls cascading down the mountain side. The road into the valley has a very steep 25% grade so only 4 wheel drive vehicles can make it down into the valley. The

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Joel McDonald 2 years ago

It looks beautiful there! I have only been to Hawaii once, and believe we saw Waipi'o Lookout on our helicopter ride (typical tourists, I know).

Can't wait to get back there!

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