This is the best "freebie" on the island. You can take a short (5 min. max) walk to see the beautiful falls, or walk to the right for a 20 min. walk through rain forest and on to the falls. The whole walk consists of many steps - all paved with rails too, many places to stop and enjoy the... more

When/if you visit the Hilo (east) side of the island there's a small State Park a bit up Muna Kea from North Side Hilo. It only takes a couple minutes to drive up there but the true terrain difference is staggering. You go from a green lush city to the middle of a rain forest just on this 0.5mile loop... more

Very pretty, and an easy walk on a paved trail. Go early and you might beat the crowds / tour bus groups. more

We were touring the entire Island of Hawaii so decided that we might as well see the falls. The waterfalls themselves were beautiful BUT in my opinion what was more amazing was the Tropical rainforest that you get to experience en route to the actual waterfalls. The sights, sounds and scents of trees, birds and flowers made me feel as... more

An easy side trip from the Hilo area, you have two options: a short trek to 'Akaka falls and a longer loop that will let you see another waterfall. We did the short loop and Akaka falls is certainly a beautiful waterfall...very tall. There are some smaller ones before you get to it and some very interesting vegetation. As other... more

This is a great waterfall. It is amazing force of nature. There is ample parking here, but can get crowded when the buses come. There is a restroom, and a couple of picnic tables. If you are not able to walk well, you might not make it to the falls. It is not that it is treacherous, because it has... more

It was a short ten minute drive from the main road. Then a less than ten minute walk to the falls. They are breathtaking and worth the visit. Very popular with tour buses and school groups. more

Its been more than 6yrs since I visited this place. I consider this the most romantic place I've ever been in my life (so far). My wife and I reached Hilo at 6am or so and took a rental car and this was our first stop. We were the only people in the falls area. We were like teen lovers... more

We visited the big island and stayed in Waikoloa. Nearly everyday, we took our rented car out to see the sights that Hawaii had to offer. One day we made the trip from the west coast through Waimea to the East coast, and it was incredible. The drive alone is beautiful, as you travel from the dry and rocky-black terrain... more