Hawaii County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Honoka'a, HI

There are 23 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Honoka'a, 10 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Ipuu Falls, 8.1 miles west of town. ʻAkaka Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.4 stars from 405 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of Honoka'a.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of ʻAkaka Falls in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Pictured: ʻAkaka Falls, HI

Best Waterfalls Near Honoka'a at a Glance

23 Waterfalls Near Honoka'a, Ranked by Distance

  1. Ipuu Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 8.1 mi west of Honoka'a
    2.8 (6 reviews)

    Ipuu Falls is the closest named waterfall to Honoka'a, 8.1 miles to the west in Hawaii County. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    2.8 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96727 (GPS 20.0982, -155.5896)
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  2. Kaluahine Falls

    Honoka'a, HI · Hawaii County · 8.1 mi west of Honoka'a
    4.2 (10 reviews)

    Kaluahine Falls lies 8.1 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 2 of 23 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. A hike into Waipi’o Valley & over a black sand beach leads to this cascade that flows after rain.

    Rating
    4.2 (10 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96727 (GPS 20.1182, -155.5851)
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  3. Hakalaoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 8.4 mi west of Honoka'a

    Hakalaoa Falls lies 8.4 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 3 of 23 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0945, -155.5953)
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  4. Hiʻilawe Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 8.5 mi west of Honoka'a
    3.5 (39 reviews)

    Hiʻilawe Falls lies 8.5 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 4 of 23 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Plunging over 1000 feet, this famous waterfall was made when a lava flow created the large cliffs.

    Rating
    3.5 (39 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0948, -155.5964)
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  5. Waiholoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 8.8 mi west of Honoka'a
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Waiholoa Falls lies 8.8 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 5 of 23 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0810, -155.6024)
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  6. Kakeha Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 8.9 mi west of Honoka'a
    4.4 (7 reviews)

    Kakeha Falls lies 8.9 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 6 of 23 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    4.4 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0921, -155.6037)
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  7. Waiamoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 9.3 mi west of Honoka'a
    4.0 (4 reviews)

    Waiamoa Falls lies 9.3 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 7 of 23 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    4.0 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1196, -155.6033)
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  8. Naalapa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 9.5 mi west of Honoka'a

    Naalapa Falls lies 9.5 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 8 of 23 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1125, -155.6097)
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  9. Nanaue Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 9.7 mi west of Honoka'a

    Nanaue Falls lies 9.7 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 9 of 23 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.1063, -155.6137)
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  10. Papala Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 9.8 mi west of Honoka'a
    5.0 (3 reviews)

    Papala Falls lies 9.8 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 10 of 23 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0989, -155.6170)
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  11. Aimoo Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 10 mi west of Honoka'a

    Aimoo Falls lies 10 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 11 of 23 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.0940, -155.6202)
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  12. Aa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 10 mi west of Honoka'a
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Aa Falls lies 10 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 12 of 23 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0911, -155.6216)
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  13. Hikiau Falls

    Honoka'a, HI · Hawaii County · 12 mi east of Honoka'a

    Hikiau Falls lies 12 miles east of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 13 of 23 by distance.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96774 (GPS 20.0198, -155.2939)
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  14. Waiʻilikahi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 12 mi west of Honoka'a

    Waiʻilikahi Falls lies 12 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 14 of 23 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.1328, -155.6469)
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  15. Wai‘ilikahi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 12 mi west of Honoka'a
    3.3 (3 reviews)

    Wai‘ilikahi Falls lies 12 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 15 of 23 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    3.3 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1358, -155.6494)
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  16. Lahomene Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 12 mi west of Honoka'a

    Lahomene Falls lies 12 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 16 of 23 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1223, -155.6538)
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  17. Kemole Falls

    Waikoloa, HI · Hawaii County · 21 mi west of Honoka'a
    1.7 (9 reviews)

    Kemole Falls lies 21 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 17 of 23 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waikoloa.

    Rating
    1.7 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0278, -155.7819)
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  18. Keanapakulua Falls

    Kapaau, HI · Hawaii County · 24 mi west of Honoka'a
    2.5 (4 reviews)

    Keanapakulua Falls lies 24 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 18 of 23 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Kapaau.

    Rating
    2.5 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0948, -155.8436)
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  19. Waiokanalopaka Falls

    Waikoloa, HI · Hawaii County · 25 mi west of Honoka'a
    2.6 (5 reviews)

    Waiokanalopaka Falls lies 25 miles west of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 19 of 23 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Waikoloa.

    Rating
    2.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0779, -155.8479)
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  20. Kahūnā Falls

    Pepeekeo, HI · Hawaii County · 25 mi southeast of Honoka'a
    3.9 (25 reviews)

    Kahūnā Falls lies 25 miles southeast of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 20 of 23 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Pepeekeo.

    Rating
    3.9 (25 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96728 (GPS 19.8574, -155.1535)
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  21. ʻAkaka Falls

    Pepeekeo, HI · Hawaii County · 26 mi southeast of Honoka'a
    4.4 (405 reviews)

    ʻAkaka Falls lies 26 miles southeast of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 21 of 23 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Honoka'a. A modest trail leads to this 442-ft. waterfall on the Kolekole Stream, framed by tropical plants.

    Rating
    4.4 (405 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96720 (GPS 19.8532, -155.1562)
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  22. Waiemi Falls

    Pepeekeo, HI · Hawaii County · 28 mi southeast of Honoka'a

    Waiemi Falls lies 28 miles southeast of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 22 of 23 by distance. Its own nearest town is Pepeekeo.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96720 (GPS 19.8020, -155.1620)
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  23. Wahiloa Falls

    Hilo, HI · Hawaii County · 29 mi southeast of Honoka'a
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Wahiloa Falls lies 29 miles southeast of Honoka'a in Hawaii County, number 23 of 23 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Honoka'a. Its own nearest town is Hilo.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96720 (GPS 19.7536, -155.1887)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Honoka'a sits in or near the Hawaii Island: Hilo and the Hamakua Coast area of Hawaii. On the Big Island, nearly all of the 37 named falls lie on the windward northeast side between Hilo and Waimea. Streams fed by the rains on Mauna Kea's slopes cut steep gulches across the Hamakua Coast and spill over old lava flows on their way to the ocean. In Hilo, Rainbow Falls drops over a lava ledge on the Wailuku River and is known for rainbows in morning sun, while Waiale Falls is a short distance upstream. North of town, Akaka Falls is reached by a short loop through tropical plants in a state park. Kulaniapia Falls sits on private land outside Hilo. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.

By direction from Honoka'a: 18 to the west, 4 to the southeast, and 1 to the east. They are spread across Hawaii County (23). The average distance is 14.6 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Honoka'a

Ipuu Falls (8.1 mi), Kaluahine Falls (8.1 mi), Hakalaoa Falls (8.4 mi), Hiʻilawe Falls (8.5 mi), Waiholoa Falls (8.8 mi), Kakeha Falls (8.9 mi), Waiamoa Falls (9.3 mi), Naalapa Falls (9.5 mi), Nanaue Falls (9.7 mi), Papala Falls (9.8 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Honoka'a

Aimoo Falls (10 mi), Aa Falls (10 mi), Hikiau Falls (12 mi), Waiʻilikahi Falls (12 mi), Wai‘ilikahi Falls (12 mi), Lahomene Falls (12 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Honoka'a

Kemole Falls (21 mi), Keanapakulua Falls (24 mi), Waiokanalopaka Falls (25 mi), Kahūnā Falls (25 mi), ʻAkaka Falls (26 mi), Waiemi Falls (28 mi), Wahiloa Falls (29 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Honoka'a: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Honoka'a, HI?

23 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Honoka'a: 10 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 7 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Honoka'a?

Ipuu Falls in Hawaii County is the closest, about 8.1 miles west of Honoka'a.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Honoka'a?

ʻAkaka Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.4 stars from 405 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Honoka'a in?

Hawaii County (23).

How does Honoka'a compare with other Hawaii towns?

Honoka'a ranks 10th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.