Go See the Hawaii Big Island Waterfalls Home to gorgeous valleys, exotic plants, waterfalls, and the heart of ancient Hawaiian folklore, the Big Island’s Hamakua Coast is a breathtaking adventure waiting to happen. A 40 mile stretch of natural wonder that spans the distance between Hilo and Waipi’o Valley, the Hamakua Coast offers more opportunities to pull off the road and find an incredible sight than anywhere else in Hawaii, but no other spectacle can match up to the Big Island waterfalls. If you’re planning a trip to the Island of Hawaii, you shouldn’t miss these amazing waterfalls during your stay: Hi’ilawe Falls One of the tallest waterfalls in all of Hawaii, the falls at Hi’ilawe stretch over 1,400 feet. It’s possible to view the falls by hiking or using a four wheel drive vehicle to descend into the Waipi’o Valley, but a van or horseback riding tour of the valley will take you much closer to the falls since they are on private property. The waterfall may not be flowing if it has not rained recently, so you may want to make sure it is flowing before taking the trek into the valley unless you were planning to go anyway for the beautiful black sand beach and scenic views. Hi’ilawe Falls in the Waipio Valley is over 1400 feet tall ‘Akaka Falls A mesmerizing 422 foot waterfall, ‘Akaka Falls is contained within ‘Akaka Falls State Park north of Hilo. This beauty is one of the most popular Big Island waterfalls. Easy to access and an incredible photo opportunity, visitors can enter the park for $5 per vehicle if you park in the parking lot, or $1 per person if you park outside the gate. ‘Akaka Falls State Park is open from 8:30am to 6pm, but you can walk-in to see the falls from sunrise to sunset. Stairs on the Akaka Falls Loop Trail With just a short 20-30 minute walk on a paved trail through a section of rainforest teeming with orchids, ferns, and bamboo, you’ll be up to the falls in no time. While it is a fairly easy walk, there are several sections with stairs so it is not wheelchair accessible. If you head right on the trail, there is also a chance to see the smaller Kahuna Falls on this 0.4 mile loop trail and who can resist two for one waterfalls and a nice walk?
Dreamy Big Island Waterfalls
