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Things To Do in Hawaii (Big Island)

Rainbow Falls

Waianuenue Street, Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii

Featured Review : Yes, the Volcano National Park was the primary highlight of the day. But there were many other interesting stops during the day. One stop was Rainbow Falls. Our tour driver "promised" that we would see a rainbow at the f...See Full Review

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Rainbow Falls Reviews

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Nice but Akaka's better

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Chris & Carinne from Oakland, California
  • January 11, 2012
Nice but Akaka's better
Quote: Rainbow Falls are a nice stop if you happen to be in Hilo, but I wouldn't go out of your way to see them if you've already seen Akaka Falls. These are nearly the same thing except smaller and missing the beautiful albeit short walk. Be sure to make... Read the full Rainbow Falls review

From journal The Last State

Nice Hilo Sight

  • 3 out of 5 stars by golden101 from Honokaa, Hawaii
  • November 9, 2008
Nice Hilo Sight
Quote: This 80-foot falls spill into a big round natural pool surrounded by wild ginger. Go in the morning just as the sun comes over the falls to see Rainbow Falls at its best. It's called Rainbow Falls and is known for the rainbows that appear when the... Read the full Rainbow Falls review

From journal Sights and Shops to Visit on the Big Island

Rainbow Falls

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Jingo from Los Angeles (Woodland Hills), California
  • January 23, 2005
Rainbow Falls
Quote: Rainbow Falls is very close to downtown Hilo, on Waianuenue Ave, on the right side just after Waianuenue splits into 2 roads, the other being Kaumana Drive. It is a very pretty waterfall, and when you are there at the right time in the morning when... Read the full Rainbow Falls review

From journal One Week Around The Big Island

Rainbow Falls

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Malahini from Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • May 5, 2003
Rainbow Falls
Quote: On the outskirts of Hilo, follow Waianuenue Avenue to Rainbow Falls to rub shoulders with a legend and see a very accessible beauty spot. The name is apt: in Hawaiian - Wai (fresh water) and anuenue (rainbow). And with high water flow and sunlight,... Read the full Rainbow Falls review

From journal Big Island Attractions

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Quote: Yes, the Volcano National Park was the primary highlight of the day. But there were many other interesting stops during the day. One stop was Rainbow Falls. Our tour driver "promised" that we would see a rainbow at the falls. He even told us how to... Read the full Rainbow Falls review

From journal Long day but fantastic siteseeing on the Big Island!