Original: On the west side of the island , Waimea town is located at the mouth of the Waimea River , whose flow formed Waimea Canyon , one of the most scenic canyons in the world , and which is part of Waimea Canyon State Park .
Simplified: The city is at the head of one of the most beautiful canyons in the world , Waimea Canyon , whose gorge is 900 meters ( 3,000 feet ) deep .