Waterfall · Hilo, Big Island

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls
Photo: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The falls drop into a large pool on the Wailuku River. The viewpoint is a few steps from the car park.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 5 of Big Island in 5 Days

Visiting Rainbow Falls: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Morning, for rainbows
Getting there
A few minutes' drive from downtown Hilo

Big Island itineraries with Rainbow Falls

Day 5 of Big Island in 5 Days

Hilo and the Kohala coast

How Rainbow Falls fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Rainbow FallsHilo
  2. 9:30Liliʻuokalani GardensHilo
  3. 11:00Hilo Farmers MarketDowntown Hilo
  4. 13:30Drive to North Kohala (about 2 hours)Kohala
  5. 16:00Pololū Valley LookoutNorth Kohala
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Rainbow Falls FAQs

When do you see a rainbow?

Sunny mornings give the best chance.

Can you swim there?

No, swimming is not allowed.

Is it accessible?

The main viewpoint is near the parking.

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