Wailua River Kayak Rentals

We are the exclusive outfitters for the Wailua River State Park — home to the Secret/Sacred Falls.

Strike out on your own and rent a double and paddle to Uluhewi Falls.

Pick up between 8:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m.

Need Return by: 4 p.m. to avoid *late fee.

Can book on line or call.

*$25 late fee per kayak every 15 minutes after return time.

Note Kayaks Need to be Car topped, the short distance from the convenience of our Wailua River Marina location; across the Wailua bridge to the launch area at Kaumuali’i State Park.

Rentals need to car topped.

Be prepared to lift and car top a 75 lbs. kayak at the end of your paddle

Forty five minutes of paddling can bring you to the North Fork and the well trodden trail leading to the Sacred/Secret Falls. Spend lunch by the waters of this classic falls.

*We are only permitted to rent 6 double kayaks at one time. Kayaks plying the Wailua River have “special State permits” and are only rented during daylight hours.

Kayak Rentals come with all you need to transport the kayak safely and enjoy the river.

Note: For safety reasons, we car top no more than two doubles at a time, which may require larger parties to make various trips the short distance across the Wailua River to the public launch site.

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Overview and Highlights

When And Where:

• All Year
• Monday thru Friday (No Weekends)
• Check in at our Wailua River Marina Shop — same side where Smith’s Motorboat launch for Fern Grotto.

Included:

• Double kayaks with State permit
• Paddle(s)
• Back rest
• Life preservers (PFD)
• Map
• Car racks
• Float plan consultation
• Bow line

Frequently Rented Together:

• Dry bags
• Coolers
• Hiking sticks

What To Bring:

• Sun protection
• Light shirt
• Bathing suit
• Footwear (aqua socks, tennis shoes, FLIP FLOPS not recommended)
• Towel and change of clothes
• Lunch and refreshments
• Waterproof camera

Caveat Emptor:

Before you sign up, please be aware…

Since 1984 when we began celebrating the field and streams of Kaua’i we have not had a confirmed case of Leptospirosis.That said, know that you are taking a risk when plying our tropical rivers waters. Pregnant folks should, especially take heed.

CDC Leptospirosis Fact Sheet

Weight Limit Rule of Thumb: 

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Paddling Rules of Order

One of best tips you can leave us is observing these following tips:

• Make sure you have and wear your life preservers (i.e. PFD: Personal Flotation Device).
• When in doubt, don’t go out. Turn around and sign up for one of our river tours.
• Give plenty of space to any aquatic birds that you may encounter on the river. Some of our native aquatic birds are endangered.
• Paddle your trash in…paddle it out! Show Aloha and carry out as well, any other trash not your own.
• If the river is turning muddy it’s a sign of flooding up river. Immediately seek higher ground if on land and get off the river if on the water.
• Observe caution and do not paddle further upstream if you feel you are having a hard time “bucking a current”. Our rivers are generally in repose, and characterized as docile, with little current.
• Remain on the North side and North Fork of the river going in both directions. South bank is for Smith boats and small motor crafts only.
  • By State law South Fork and Fern Grotto is off limits to kayak rentals and tours. 
• Keep to your float plan.