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Rainbow Falls, Hilo

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#2 of 24 in Parks in Hilo
Waterfall · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Visit Wiluku River State Park to witness Rainbow Falls, the 24 m (80 ft) waterfalls famous for the magnificent rainbows that shine through their mist. These falls, know to locals by their Hawaiian name, Waianuenue, rush down over a lava cave, which is considered to be the home of the ancient Hawaiian goddess Hina. At the foot of the falls, wild ginger and monstera plants surround a large pool. Naturally, the rainbows are especially strong after a rainstorm. See Rainbow Falls and all Hilo has to offer by arranging your trip with our Hilo trip maker.
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  • Great view of the falls from parking lot level or up the stairs to the top- read the signs for a history lesson about the falls lore 
    Great view of the falls from parking lot level or up the stairs to the top- read the signs for a history lesson about the falls lore  more »
  • easy to access, no need to hike to waterfall beautiful full and flowing definitely stop if in the area 
    easy to access, no need to hike to waterfall beautiful full and flowing definitely stop if in the area  more »
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  • You cannot get into the water, waterfall is beautiful, I went at 7am but didn't see the rainbow. I was there for about 15-20 minutes.
  • This place is so beautiful 🤩 we came very late(after 6pm) that’s why it’s so dark on my videos. I wish we’ve came earlier because people told us, that there are beautiful rainbows almost every day when it’s sunny, but it was raining all day long, so we decided to do it later)) anyway it was very beautiful and the sound of the waterfall is magnificent ♥️

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