No drones.Ĭlosest hotels: The Falls at Reed’s Island, Old Hawaiian Bed & Breakfast, Hilltop Legacy Vacation Rental No wheelchair access for upper viewing area of the waterfall.īest time to visit: Higher chances to see a rainbow in the morning or late afternoon and on sunny days. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, ramp to the viewing platform. What you will see: Rainbow Falls, natural lava cave, and giant banyan trees. The parking lot is a bit larger than the others but it can be limited when its busy. Nearby: Mana’s Aloha Fruits Stand, Umauma Falls Experience, and Kolekole Beach Park.Īddress: 2-198 Rainbow Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, United States No drones.Ĭlosest hotels: Hawaiian Hideaway at Akaka Falls, Kapehu Retreat House, Mahana House Country Inn, Honomu Inn, and Hamakua Guesthouse and Camping Cabanas. Wheelchair accessibility: No, as there are too many stairs to reach the waterfalls.įacilities: Restroom is by the parking lot, and water fountain.īest time to visit: Mornings and after a heavy rainfall.
If it’s full, you can always find street parking. If you decide to do this, make sure you do this ahead of time as cell reception there is limited. Parking Fee: There is limited parking in the lot and there is a machine to pay however to save time, you can pay ahead of schedule through CallToPark. This is the perfect pre or post-hike pit stop for pineapples and fresh coconuts that you can’t miss.Īddress: 875 Akaka Falls Rd, Honomu, HI 96728, United States Off the main street is the Mana’s Aloha Fruit Stand. Read next: The best snorkeling spots on Big Island ‘Akaka is a free-falling waterfall, it’s unique in that the water drops down 442 feet from the cliff’s edge to the bottom of the gorge.Ĭompared to ‘Akaka, Kahuna is a cascading waterfall that falls into various pools of water before its eventual drop to the Kolekole stream.
If you only have time to see one waterfall, the panoramic view of ‘Akaka is the one to visit. It’s a family friendly loop that’s 0.4 miles in length, that’s approximately a 30-45 minute hike to see both falls. The trail is mostly paved with hand railings and multiple steps. The trailhead is by the parking lot which is easy to find. The ‘ Akaka Falls State Park has two waterfalls, the ‘Akaka Falls and the Kahuna Falls (not to be confused with hakuna matata). These are cascades you can get to on your own without the need to book a tour or helicopter but there may still be entrance and parking fees. With your car rental, you’ll be able to see many of the signature Hawaii Big Island waterfalls. Big Island Waterfalls You Can Visit Yourself
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