Rainbow Falls

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Top 10% of attractions in Hawaii
8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“A regular stop for tour buses, the lookout for this 'instant gratification' cascade is just steps from the parking lot.”

– Lonely Planet

Frommer's Frommer's
"Go in the morning, around 9 or 10am, just as the sun comes over the mango trees, to see Rainbow Falls, or Waianuenue, at its best. " Full review
Where Where
"Located off Rainbow Drive in Hilo, this waterfall is the easiest to access." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This waterfall tumbles 80 feet into a round natural pool surrounded by wild ginger." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"After a hard rain, these impressive falls thunder into the Wailuku River gorge, often creating magical rainbows in the mist." Full review