Big Island of Hawaii Waterfalls


Big Island WaterfallsWaterfalls on the Big Island of Hawaii are some of the world's finest. We both agree the Big Island is collectively home to some of the best falls in Hawaii as well, especially when it comes to what really makes a waterfall a waterfall - height. The Big Island is home to some of the tallest falls in the state. Below we've included links to several of the best waterfalls on the Big Island, most of which you can actually see without a tour or helicopter (all falls visible from the air only are noted).

On the list of Big Island of Hawaii waterfalls below, we've included the height of the falls when possible, a rank (out of 5 stars), noted if it's a seasonal falls (dry in summer or too heavy of a flow in winter), and included any additional access information as necessary. If you think you've located a Big Island waterfall we've mistakenly left off this list, by all means please contact us and we'll make sure it's added. Be sure to also check out all the waterfalls in Hawaii on our Hawaii Waterfalls page.

Akaka Falls
----Height: 422ft | Season: All | Access: Short paved trail | Rating: 5 Stars

Pe'epe'e Falls
----Height: Approx. 60ft | Season: Year round | Access: Paved trail | Rating: 4 Stars

Rainbow Falls
----Height: Approx. 80ft | Season: Varies in flow | Access: Next to parking lot | Rating: 4 Stars

Umauma Falls (Inside Garden - requires admission charge)
----Height: Approx. 40ft per fall (tiered) | Season: Year round | Access: Via Overlook | Rating: 3 Stars

Hi'ilawe Falls (Visible only from within Waipio Valley)
----Height: 1200-1600ft | Season: Year round | Access: Via valley road | Rating: 5 Stars

Wai'ilikahi Falls (Visible only from within remote Waimanu Valley)
----Height: Approx. 1080ft | Season: Year round | Access: Via difficult trail/helicopter tour | Rating: 4 Stars

Onomea Falls (Inside Garden - requires admission charge)
----Height: Approx. 20-30ft (tiered) | Season: Year round | Access: Along trail in garden | Rating: 3 Stars


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Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/03/2009  at  06:57 PM
when i looked at those waterfalls i felt like i was in a magical land far far far away they were beautiful i have never seen such beautifulness sky high high love the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/07/2009  at  09:38 PM
Aloha,
Mahalo nui for your beautiful waterfalls photos.
It verifies my thoughts of what my kupuna must have
enjoyed in the scenery about them and to be able to
breathe in all this every time they'd step out of their
hale. How sooting and peaceful it must have been. I relish
the idea that I am able to see through their eyes.
Aloha Pumehana..NT Flo
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  09/30/2009  at  05:09 AM
Mi rammarico che non posso ora partecipare alla discussione. Pochissime informazioni. Ma l'argomento mi interessa molto.
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  11/14/2009  at  09:38 AM
Hello,
Can you tell me, are there any areas to camp at or near any of these waterfalls? We are tent camping but would explore inexpensive cabins. We would prefer to have showering facilities as we have a 2 year old. I sincerely appreciate any assistance you can offer.
Kind regards,
Shawn Wilcox and Family
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  11/16/2009  at  02:17 PM
Sorry man, the link you posted to doesn't work for me... Maybe it's just a problem of my corporate proxy but anyways maybe there is an alternative one? Thanks in advance
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  02/18/2010  at  04:14 AM
Hawaii is one of the most wonderful places one can visit. I don't know if there is another place to have so many breath taking waterfalls. Thank you for this post, I really enjoy seeing all these pictures.
Response by: landscapingconnections  on  03/09/2010  at  03:18 AM
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Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  03/13/2010  at  05:18 PM
Sorry man, the link you posted to doesn't work for me... Maybe it's just a problem of my corporate proxy but anyways maybe there is an alternative one? Thanks in advance
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