Onomea Falls Onomea Falls is a cascading waterfall nestled in the Hawaii Tropical Botannical Garden on the 4-mile scenic drive through Onomea Bay. Although we found this waterfall to be both attractive and a reason for us to come, I think the main draw of the garden was its impressive collection of tropical flora from around on the world as well as some exotic birds. Deeper into the park on Alakahi Stream is a 10ft waterfall called Boulder Creek Falls. And true to its name, the diminutive falls tumbled into a boulder-filled stream. Shortly before the car park is an opening with good views of Onomea Bay and the collapsed Onomea Arch. The car park, registration, and gift shop are on the mauka side of the Scenic Drive. The garden entrance is on the makai side of the road. TRIP REPORTSGUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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Onomea Bay
Strolling in the botanical garden
Boulder Creek deep inside the botanical garden
A couple of colorful captive exotic birds
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