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Papalaua Falls
Molokai County, Hawaii, United States

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CONFIRMED
This waterfall has been confirmed by the World Waterfall Database, has been mapped and its height has been approximated but exact measurements have not yet been confirmed.

Kawai Nui Stream drops down a series of five waterfalls on its way to the Pacific Ocean. The first and tallest is well over a thousand feet in height. As an added bonus, an unnamed side stream drops over an even taller waterfall, joining Kawai Nui Stream at the base of the first drop.

HISTORY AND NAMES

Papalaua Falls is the Unofficial name of this waterfall

Our thoughts

Papalaua Falls is often cited as being 1201 feet tall, however, the topographic maps clearly indicate a drop of slightly over 500m. Photos of this waterfall are often mistakenly displayed as nearby Kahiwa Falls, but Kahiwa Falls is one valley to the west. Even National Geographic Magazine has this waterfall incorrectly captioned as Kahiwa Falls.

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Papalaua Falls is shown in the center. The 10 closest waterfalls within a 8km radius are shown as well (if any). Click any icon or see the list below for more information.

Additional Nearby Waterfalls

Name of Waterfall	Distance
Kahiwa Falls	0.64 mi / 1.03 km
Hipuapua Falls	2.35 mi / 3.77 km
Moa'ula Falls	2.46 mi / 3.94 km
Wailele Falls	2.87 mi / 4.59 km
Pu'uka'oku Falls	3.01 mi / 4.82 km
Olo'upena Falls	3.41 mi / 5.46 km
Haloku Falls	3.59 mi / 5.75 km

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