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

There are actually two waterfalls at Akaka Falls. The loop trail was partially closed while I was there, so go to both the right and the left. Off to the right is the smaller of the two falls (still a tall fall by any measure), and to the left is Akaka falls itself. The other treat is the walk through... more

A beautiful single waterfall couched inside a dense rainforest. A little out-of-the-way, but if you are already on the east side of the island, it is well worth the detour north of Hilo. Vegetation is interesting. more

If you happen to be near Hilo, it's worth stopping by, but I would have been disappointed if I had driven across the island for it. more

Akaka Falls is worth a stop if you're in the Hilo area. We visited after doing a plane tour over the volcano that took off and landed in Hilo. We had some time before it was going to get dark so we made our way to Akaka Falls. It was beautiful - you walk through a rainforest to get to... more

This absolutely was the most beautful waterfall that we saw during our honeymoon in Hawaii. If you are in the Hilo area stop here for sure. Go north on Kamehmeha out of town. You'll drive north for 20 minutes or so until you see a sign pointing to the left to Akaka falls. The road winds through some fields until... more

7 miles N of Hilo. There is a short trail from the parking area, the falls is about 450ft tall. Great photo spot! The trail is circular, it connects with the shorter Kahuna Falls. Sadly, that part of the trail is currently closed for repairs more