A popular tourist destination on O'ahu's North Shore is Waimea Adventure Park.
This attraction has several features. 
On the sightseeing side visitors are treated to seeing the breath taking Waimea Falls where graceful cliff divers will leap from atop the Falls to the pool below. The park also has traditional Hawaiian recreational games set-up such as ulu maika (rock bowling) and 'ihe pahe'e (spear sliding). There are also Hawaiian craft demonstrations, hula shows and lessons. Guided tours of the park are also available. Within the park is a vast collection of native plants, birds and animals which alone may well be worth the price of admission.
On the adventure side visitors are treated to hiking, horse back riding, mountain biking, ATV landroving or kayaking through Waimea Valley. The newest feature is Jungle Trek where visitors can explore a jungle maze via a radio-controlled Jungle Mobile.
The park is open daily from 10am till 5:30pm. You may call either (808) 973-9825 or 1-800-973-9200 for more information.
Other than General Admission there are 4 tour packages you can purchase: "A Day in the Country," "North Shore Adventure," "Camp Waimea," and "Camp Waimea Deluxe."
The "A Day in the Country" Package includes park admission, lunch, tram tour, kayak, Hale'iwa Town tour and transportation.
"North Shore Adventure" includes admission to the Dole Pineapple Plantation Maze, park admission, Hale'iwa Town Tour and transportation.
The "Camp Waimea" Package includes park admission campsite accomodations and an evening guided tour.
The Deluxe "Camp Waimea" Package includes park admission campsite accomodations and overnight kit, 3 meals, tram tour, one Waimea Adventure, an evening guided tour, Hale'iwa Town tour and transportation.
| Adult (ages 13 and above) Prices | Children's (ages 4-12) Prices | |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Adults- $24 | Children - $12, 4 and under FREE |
| "A Day in the Country" Package | Adults - $79 | Children $59 |
| "North Shore Adveture" Package | Adults - $39 | Children - $29 |
| "Camp Waimea" Package | Adults $55 | Children $40 |
| "Camp Waimea" Deluxe Package | Adults $180 | Children $150 |
| ATV Rental | $35 for 1 hour rental | |
| Kayak Rental | $15 for 1 hour rental | |
| Horseback Riding | $35 for 1 hour tour. longer hours availabe | |
| Mountain Biking | $35 for one hour 45 minutes |
If you're driving out of Waikiki to Waimea Adventure Park you need to get onto the H-1 West. Stay on H-1 West in your right hand lane and take the H-2 cut off. Stay on H-2 and it will eventually merge into Kam. Highway. Stay on Kam Highway until you see Waimea Bay on your left. The entrance to Waimea Adventure Park will be on your right.
If you're taking the bus, you need to get back to Ala Moana by catching the #8, 19 or 20 or 47. Transfer to the #52 Wahiawa Circle Island Bus. Ask the driver to let you off at Waimea Adventure Park.
For $5 you can also ride the round trip Waimea Valley shuttle from selected Waikiki points. The Waikiki pick-up/drop-off points and times are:
| Hilton | 8am |
| Sheraton | 8:10am |
| Miramar | 8:15am |
| Hyatt | 8:20am |
| Hawaiian Regent | 8:30am |
The shuttle arrives at Waimea at 9:45am and returns to Waikiki at 3:15pm.
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