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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii

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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii

The Hawaiian Waters wave pool at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii.

Village Roadshow/Wet'n'Wild Hawaii.

Overview:

Wet'n'Wild Hawaii is a large outdoor water park located in Kapolei on the island of Oahu. In addition to the usual gaggle of tube slides and body slides, the park offers a few marquee attractions including the Tornado funnel ride, the Shaka half-pipe ride (in which riders sit facing one another in two-person tubes and soar up and down a water slide that looks like a skateboarding half-pipe ramp), and the Raging River family raft ride.

For an additional fee, Wet'n'Wild also offers Da Flowrider, a simulated surfing ride. Participants have the option of riding on a boogie board or standing up on a modified surfboard. During the peak summer season, the park presents Dive 'n' Movies with feature films projected on a screen near the wave pool. Other features at the park include mini-golf (which also requires an additional fee), a hot tub whirlpool, two cafes, and food carts.

Phone:

(808) 674-9283

Location:

400 Farrington Highway in Kapolei, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Schedule

Wet'n'Wild Hawaii is open year round, but operates on a limited schedule during the September-to-May offseason.

Admission Policy:

Reduced price for children (3 to 11). Ages 2 and under are free. Annual passes are available. Cabanas can be rented for the day. Da Flowrider simulated surfing attraction requires an additional fee. The park offers tour packages (which include transportation to and from Waikiki), specials, and online deals. Check Wet'n'Wild Hawaii's official site for more info.

Directions:

The water park and resort is located at 400 Farrington Highway in Kapolei, Oahu, about 20 minutes from Honolulu Airport.

From H-1 Highway: Take Exit 1 (Campbell Industrial Park, Barbers Point Harbor), follow signs to park.

Public transportation: Take the 40 Makaha Beach or 40A Makaha Resort from the Ala Moana Center. More info: The Bus.

Water Park Features:

Wave pool, funnel ride, mat racing slide, family raft ride, half-pipe ride, lazy river, body slides, tube slides, flume slide, kiddie slides, simulated surfing ride (requires an additional fee), whirlpool spa, activity pool, interactive play structure with tipping bucket, toddler pool, and mini golf (requires an additional fee).

Learn More about the Rides:

Want to get a preview of the slides and rides at Wet'n'Wild Hawaii? Read these reviews of similar attractions at other water parks.

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