Hawaii County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Waikoloa, HI

There are 18 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Waikoloa, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Kemole Falls, 6.1 miles north of town. Kaluahine Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.2 stars from 10 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Waikoloa.

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

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

Best Waterfalls Near Waikoloa at a Glance

18 Waterfalls Near Waikoloa, Ranked by Distance

  1. Kemole Falls

    Waikoloa, HI · Hawaii County · 6.1 mi north of Waikoloa
    1.7 (9 reviews)

    Kemole Falls is the closest named waterfall to Waikoloa, 6.1 miles to the north in Hawaii County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa.

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

    Waikoloa, HI · Hawaii County · 10 mi north of Waikoloa
    2.6 (5 reviews)

    Waiokanalopaka Falls lies 10 miles north of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 2 of 18 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa.

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

    Kapaau, HI · Hawaii County · 11 mi north of Waikoloa
    2.5 (4 reviews)

    Keanapakulua Falls lies 11 miles north of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 3 of 18 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  4. Aa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 15 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Aa Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 4 of 18 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  5. Aimoo Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 15 mi northeast of Waikoloa

    Aimoo Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 5 of 18 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.0940, -155.6202)
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  6. Lahomene Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 15 mi northeast of Waikoloa

    Lahomene Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 6 of 18 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1223, -155.6538)
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  7. Waiholoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 16 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Waiholoa Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 7 of 18 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  8. Papala Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 16 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    5.0 (3 reviews)

    Papala Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 8 of 18 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  9. Kakeha Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 16 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    4.4 (7 reviews)

    Kakeha Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 9 of 18 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  10. Nanaue Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 16 mi northeast of Waikoloa

    Nanaue Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 10 of 18 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.1063, -155.6137)
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  11. Waiʻilikahi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 16 mi northeast of Waikoloa

    Waiʻilikahi Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 11 of 18 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

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

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 16 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    3.3 (3 reviews)

    Wai‘ilikahi Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 12 of 18 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  13. Hiʻilawe Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 16 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    3.5 (39 reviews)

    Hiʻilawe Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 13 of 18 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Waikoloa. 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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  14. Hakalaoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 17 mi northeast of Waikoloa

    Hakalaoa Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 14 of 18 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0945, -155.5953)
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  15. Naalapa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 17 mi northeast of Waikoloa

    Naalapa Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 15 of 18 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1125, -155.6097)
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  16. Ipuu Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 17 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    2.8 (6 reviews)

    Ipuu Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 16 of 18 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  17. Waiamoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 17 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    4.0 (4 reviews)

    Waiamoa Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 17 of 18 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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  18. Kaluahine Falls

    Honoka'a, HI · Hawaii County · 18 mi northeast of Waikoloa
    4.2 (10 reviews)

    Kaluahine Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Waikoloa in Hawaii County, number 18 of 18 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Waikoloa. 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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Where the Waterfalls Are

Waikoloa 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 Waikoloa: 15 to the northeast and 3 to the north. They are spread across Hawaii County (18). The average distance is 15.1 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Waikoloa

Kemole Falls (6.1 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Waikoloa

Waiokanalopaka Falls (10 mi), Keanapakulua Falls (11 mi), Aa Falls (15 mi), Aimoo Falls (15 mi), Lahomene Falls (15 mi), Waiholoa Falls (16 mi), Papala Falls (16 mi), Kakeha Falls (16 mi), Nanaue Falls (16 mi), Waiʻilikahi Falls (16 mi), Wai‘ilikahi Falls (16 mi), Hiʻilawe Falls (16 mi), Hakalaoa Falls (17 mi), Naalapa Falls (17 mi), Ipuu Falls (17 mi), Waiamoa Falls (17 mi), Kaluahine Falls (18 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Waikoloa: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Waikoloa, HI?

18 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Waikoloa: 1 within 10 miles, 17 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Waikoloa?

Kemole Falls in Hawaii County is the closest, about 6.1 miles north of Waikoloa.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Waikoloa?

Kaluahine Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.2 stars from 10 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Hiʻilawe Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Waikoloa in?

Hawaii County (18).

How does Waikoloa compare with other Hawaii towns?

Waikoloa ranks 14th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.