Trip Planner: USA / Hawaii / Island of Hawaii / Hilo / Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls, Hilo

4.2

#2 of 24 in Parks in Hilo

Waterfall · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

Create an itinerary including Rainbow Falls

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.

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Rainbow Falls reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

3,936 reviews

Google

4.6

By Readytotravelmorenow

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 »
By 6962terryb

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 »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By Brayan Reyes

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.

more less
By Anyka Art

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 ♥️

more less

See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Hilo

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more