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Manawaiopuna Falls (colloquially known as Jurassic Falls) is a privately owned waterfall in the Hawaiian Islands, located in Hanapepe Valley on Kauai Island. It is 122 metres (400 ft) tall.[1] It featured in the background of several scenes in the 1993 Steven Spielberg film Jurassic Park.[2]

Manawaiopuna Falls
Manawaiopuna Falls
Manawaiopuna (Jurassic) Falls as seen from a helicopter
Manawaiopuna ("Jurassic") Falls as seen from a helicopter

The waterfall is only accessible by helicopter.[1] Landing near the falls was forbidden until 2009, after which Island Helicopters was allowed to land a limited number of times per week.[3][4]


References


  1. "5 Jurassic Views You'll Find in Hawaii". Visit The USA. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  2. Miloseski, Metodija (19 June 2013). "Hawaii's Most Gorgeous Waterfalls". The Beauty of Travel. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  3. "First tour lands at Manawaiopuna Falls - The Garden Island". www.thegardenisland.com. June 3, 2009. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  4. Tsutsumi, Cheryl Chee (2010-06-20). "An adventure of prehistoric proportions". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2018-09-13.


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