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Things To Do in Hawaii (Big Island)

Akaka Falls State Park

End of 'Akaka Falls Road (Highway 220), Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii

Featured Review : Waterfalls… part of the reason you come to Hawaii, or at least one of the main things folks tend to like to do in Hawaii, is see the spectacular waterfalls… Akaka and Kahuna (both off this hike) are two of them.To get he...See Full Review

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Akaka Falls State Park Reviews

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Akaka Falls State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by cjg1 from New York, New York
  • January 26, 2025
Quote: After the drive outside of Hilo on 19 we made the left turn onto 220. Only 3.4 miles to go and we’d be at the first intentional destination of the day. This was honestly the late addition to the list that I was insisting on. I rarely insist on... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal A Day on Hawaii

Akaka Falls

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kona from Pompton plains, New Jersey
  • January 17, 2026
Quote: A 420-foot waterfall falling through a lush tropical rain forest. This is one to see! I have never seen a waterfall as beautiful as this with all the lush green foliage and flowers surrounding this majestic fall. This waterfall is tucked away off of... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal Big Island Action

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Akaka Falls State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by creekland from East Berlin, Pennsylvania
  • April 29, 2025
Quote: Waterfalls… part of the reason you come to Hawaii, or at least one of the main things folks tend to like to do in Hawaii, is see the spectacular waterfalls… Akaka and Kahuna (both off this hike) are two of them.To get here, you need to turn AWAY... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal Hawaii Vacation: The Adventure Continues

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Akaka Falls State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lcampbell from Port Angeles, Washington
  • May 26, 2025
Quote: "This is a fairyland!" my friend said. I looked around me. It was! I could picture them fluttering their wings as they flitted from tree to flower to moss-covered log. Most people go to Akaka Falls State Park to see Akaka Falls (strangly... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal Big Island Camping Adventures and Cool Places

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Akaka Falls State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Malahini from Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • May 3, 2025
Quote: About three miles past the small town of Honomu Route 220 ends at the state park, where there's a large parking area and restrooms. In the parking area, a local vendor has likely set up shop, making and selling coconut frond basketware. But you... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal Big Island Attractions

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Akaka Falls State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Gwilym Owen from London, England
  • September 6, 2025
Quote: Head north on the main road from Hilo about 7 miles towards Kohala; you can take the beautiful Peepeekeo Scenic Drive past waterfalls and native forests. Take Highway 220 into the interior for about six miles towards Honomu, a very pretty old... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal Big Island Adventure

Akaka Falls

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Obakadave from New York, New York
  • July 9, 2025
Quote: There's really no words to describe seeing waterfalls so powerful and beautiful after trekking through dense tropical forest on a paved hiking trail. Take a look at my photos to get a quick view of Akaka falls. There is also another fall along the... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii

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Akaka Falls State Park

  • 3 out of 5 stars by jim from Charlotte, North Carolina
  • June 26, 2025
Quote: The trails are easy and this hike is definitely geared for the less adventurous. However, the tropical rain forest is beautiful and the trees will provide some great pictures (they are huge). Also, the waterfall is beautiful (and except for all... Read the full Akaka Falls State Park review

From journal A Week in Hawaii