The best close-up of these Falls I could get. 0 Comments*Enter your name*2 characters minimum.Do not change these fields following 3 + 8 =

Your site references Hanapueo Falls, although there is one falls that is only seen from the World Botanical Gardens in a serene river trail that leads to this private and intimate smaller falls that is upper Hanapueo Falls. The falls shown on your site presently is lower Hanapueo Falls which is only viewable from the […]

Private, Serene, and Magical. Our pick for the most beautiful waterfall on the Big Island. 0 Comments*Enter your name*2 characters minimum.Do not change these fields following 3 + 4 =

I’ve been there (Akaka Falls) in Oct. 1988 / Sept. 1992 / June 1994 / Oct. 2000 & most recently April 2009 & it was very wet & rainy every time. However, renting a car & driving on Rte. 220 thru the tiny town of Honomu, HI & buying the best Tropical Flavored ice cream’s […]

By far my favorite on the islands, because you can actually park your car, hike to the falls and swim in the amazing pool. Its a short, 40 minute, but difficult boulder hopping hike upstream to the falls, but well worth it. 0 Comments*Enter your name*2 characters minimum.Do not change these fields following 6 + […]

When I first saw this scene, it looked like what I would imagine the Garden of Eden would look like. I too, love waterfall pictures and have taken many pictures of them in the Hawaiian Islands, the western United States and Canada. Roger 1 Comment*Enter your name*2 characters minimum.Do not change these fields following 9 […]

While I’ve noted several Big Island Waterfalls on this website, there are still countless more. The vast majority of these waterfalls are concentrated on the windward…

Kulaniapia Falls is a private waterfall on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea. It’s got a short walking path that leads to the inviting plunge pool at its base. There is also a bamboo…

Waiulili Falls is the second of the ocean-bound waterfalls accessible via the sacred Waipi’o Valley (the other being Kaluahine Falls). Unlike Hi’ilawe Falls and Kaluahine…

Hiilawe Falls (or Hi’ilawe Falls) was once one of the tallest and mightiest waterfalls in all the islands of Hawai’i. With a cumulative drop of 1450ft, it’s the crown jewel…

Both the Hanapueo Falls and the Lower Umauma Falls are visible from a bridge along Highway 19 just north of Hilo. You’ll have to watch for a pullout on the mauka…

Nanue Falls is really a series of waterfalls on the Nanua Stream. Just reaching a good view of one of the falls requires a very tricky and awkward scramble inside the…

Umauma Falls is an attractive multi-tiered waterfall that frequents post cards as well as calendars. Visiting the falls is essentially a breeze…

Onomea Falls is a cascading waterfall nestled in the Hawaii Tropical Botannical Garden on the 4-mile scenic drive through Onomea Bay. The main draw of the garden…

Waiale Falls (or Wai’ale Falls) is a lesser known waterfall further upstream from both Pe’epe’e Falls and the popular Rainbow Falls near downtown Hilo. You can…

Peepee Falls (or Pe’epe’e Falls) is a lesser known waterfall upstream from the popular Rainbow Falls near downtown Hilo. The public access viewing area at the…

“Kolekole Falls” is a name I’m using for this little cascade which can be a popular place for swimming as well as for rope swinging when the ocean is calm…

Rainbow Falls is a very popular waterfall near downtown Hilo. It has a large car park area and viewing area to see the falls in a ready-made post card setting…

Akaka Falls is a spectacular 420ft waterfall north of Hilo. It is the most attractive of the accessible waterfalls on the Big Island and therefore it is very popular…