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Waterfalls of the Big Island of Hawai'i

Live lava in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park




The Big Island of Hawai'i as the name suggest is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. You could take all the other islands and they'd all fit into this island. And this island is still expanding as lava flows from the active Kilauea Volcano and its vents, thus adding to its landmass when it cools. The interior of the island is dominated by the twin volcanoes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa (both of which are well over 10,000ft) and on clear days, you could see their impressive summits looming large on the horizon towards the mauka side.

In addition to its size, the island is one of the most unique places in the world. For it is here that you can experience one of the most varied climates all within driving distance of each other. For example, you could be in a lush, humid tropical rainforest and then in snow just miles away towards the summit of either of the island's twin tower volcanoes. Much of the island resembles otherworldly moonscapes due to recent lava flows. Yet even within such varied climates, you can still find waterfalls on the island's windward side.

In fact, this island is home to two of the most scenic yet easily-accessible waterfalls on all the Hawaiian Islands in Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls. There are other towering waterfalls nestled in the mysterious valleys of the Kohala Coast. There are also pretty ones in botannical gardens such as Umauma Falls and Onomea Falls.

From the charm of the old school Hawai'i in Hilo to the resorts and sun in Kona to the Paniolo influence present in Waimea to the domain of Madame Pele in Volcano, a visit to the Big Island of Hawai'i is sure to produce some unforgettable memories.



WATERFALLS

Click on one of the waterfalls below to read more about it.

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls
Pe'epe'e Falls

Pe'epe'e Falls
Wai'ale Falls

Wai'ale Falls
Akaka Falls

Akaka Falls
Kahuna Falls

Kahuna Falls
The falls at Kolekole Beach Park

"Kolekole Falls"
Umauma Falls

Umauma Falls
Onomea Falls

Onomea Falls
Boulder Creek Falls

Boulder Creek Falls
Nanue Falls

Nanue Falls
Hanapueo Falls and Lower Umauma Falls

Hanapueo Falls and Lower Umauma Falls
Lower Nanue Falls

Lower Nanue Falls
Hi'ilawe Falls

Hi'ilawe Falls
Kaluahine Falls

Kaluahine Falls
Waiulili Falls

Waiulili Falls
Kulaniapia Falls

Kulaniapia Falls
One of the Other Big Island Waterfalls

Other Big Island Waterfalls





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