What are the best waterfalls on the Big Island to explore?

There are stunning waterfalls on both sides of the Big Island that are definitely worth checking out while in town. Most waterfalls can be found on the slopes of the Mauna Kea volcano close to Hilo, and on the Hamakua coast. To help narrow it down, here are our top five picks: ‘Akaka falls Rainbow falls Pe'epe'e Falls Umauma falls Hi'ilawe falls

Popular waterfalls on the Big Island to explore?

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What are the best waterfalls on the Big Island to explore?
A: There are stunning waterfalls on both sides of the Big Island that are definitely worth checking out while in town. Most waterfalls can be found on the slopes of the Mauna Kea volcano close to Hilo, and on the Hamakua coast. To help narrow it down, here are our top five picks:

‘Akaka falls

Rainbow falls

Pe'epe'e Falls

Umauma falls

Hi'ilawe falls
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