Best Waterfalls

[Cricket63]

Going on the POA in November, what are the not to miss waterfalls?

Are you able to walk in them?

Can you do them on your own or do they have a tour for them?

Thanks for the info!

[Susan-M]

There are a few waterfalls that you can drive to if you have a rental car, or that you can visit via a tour - e.g.:

 

On the Big Island (Hilo port) - Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls.

 

On Kauai - Wailua Falls

 

On Maui - if you do the Road to Hana there are several waterfalls that you can view at stops along the road - but the best one is Waimoku Falls (400 ft. high) & requires a 4 mile round trip hike on the Pipiwai Trail ... it's a great hike if you enjoy hiking.

 

Helicopter tours are a great way to see spectacular waterfalls that aren't accessible via a road or hike.

 

You have to be careful swimming near waterfalls - it's not uncommon for rocks to get carried over the falls ... painful (or worse) if you're in the line of fire. If the waterfall is part of a stream there's the risk of getting carried along in the current - and lastly, there's the issue of leptospirosis. You're better off sticking to ocean swimming in Hawaii.

 

A google search of "Hawaii's best waterfalls" will bring up sites with photos and descriptions.

 

Good luck with your plans:)