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The Akaka Falls are worth seeing even when it rains.

Unfortunately, everything was covered in fog when we visited. But the view must be great. We were there around lunchtime. Earlier would have been better.

The steep, short road down to Waipio valley itself is (February 2024) only open to Hawaiʻi residents with ID and driving 4WD. No hikers or cyclists permitted.

Akaka Falls State Park is located on the northeastern Hilo Coast and features two magnificent waterfalls. The 0.6 km long, gently ascending hiking trail takes you through a lush rainforest with wild orchids, bamboo groves and hanging ferns. If you continue following the paved footpath, you will first come across the 30 m high Kahuna Falls. Behind the next bend in the circular route you can already see the towering Akaka Falls, which plunge over 135 m into a gorge. The beautiful waterfall is probably the most famous of its kind on Hawaii Island. The pleasant hike takes less than an hour. https://www.gohawaii.com/de/islands/hawaii-big-island/regions/hilo/akaka-falls-state-park

This point offers an unforgettable view from the Pololū Valley Overlook. The steep cliffs, green forests, and black sand beaches is truely an amazing sight. The best time to be here is a little before sunset so that you can experience both the sunset view and daylight view.

The Waipio Valley Lookout is a 300-foot walk from the parking area here and a fantastic view point at the end of the Hāmākua Heritage Corridor drive. The Hāmākua coasline is not only beautiful but sacred. The Waipiʻo Valley was the home of King Kamehameha I, when he was young.  Kamehameha I was the first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and this area is marked as an important center for political, cultural, and religious life on the Big Island.

The Waipi‘o Valley Lookout offers stunning vistas of the ocean and the beautiful valley below. Take in the views from the observation deck and use the conveniently located restrooms, if needed, at this must-see stop. On clear days, you can spot the waterfall cascading directly off the cliff into the ocean.