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Written by Lena Hellsten   
If you are going to the Big Island of Hawaii, you might want to take a day or two and explore the wonder of some of its gorgeous waterfalls. They are situated all around the island with a somewhat higher concentration at the eastern part, around the city Hilo.
by LenaHellsten


If you are going to the Big Island of Hawaii, you might want to take a day or two and explore the wonder of some of its gorgeous waterfalls. They are situated all around the island with a somewhat higher concentration at the eastern part, around the city Hilo.

Only a 10 minutes drive away from Hilo, plus about 10 minutes of hiking through the wild nature you find Akaka Falls. This stunning waterfall cascades down into a pool from a height of more then 400 feet and is one of the most visited waterfalls at Big Island.

At the trail to Akaka Falls is another beautiful waterfall, named Kahuna. The hike to these two waterfalls is a good way to get to know the lush nature in this area of the Big Island, as well as it is a treat to get to view the water rushing down into crystal blue pools. If you don't have much time at the island, this hike is probably your best pick.

At Waipi'o Valley, on the north side of the island, you also find a lot of beautiful waterfalls. This valley has an almost magical feeling to it with a lushness found in few other places.

To reach the valley you can go by car and some of it can be viewed from there, even though it's highly recommended to get the hiking boots on and explore the area on foot. Among the hundreds of waterfalls found here, cascading down the mountainsides is Hi'ilawe, which is one of Big Islands most cherished waterfalls.

Near Hilo is another spectacular waterfall, called Rainbow Falls. It drops about 80 feet into a huge pool of turquoise water. This waterfall is easy to get to, simply a short drive from Hilo and you can drive all the way upfront to it. To get the most stunning view of the falls, get there early in the morning and take a hiking trail for a few minutes and watch the sun rise over the lush rain forest surrounding this gorgeous waterfall.

North of Hilo, a bit further away than Akaka, is the World Botanical Garden. In this garden is a three level waterfall that is called Uma Uma Falls. The water pours gently into the tranquil pools and this in combination with the surroundings can give you the feeling of having arrived to paradise.

This amazing island has of course more waterfalls than is possible to review here, but these are some of the favorite picks. Enjoy the beauty that this island is providing its visitors.

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