Maui County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Makawao, HI

Makawao has 15 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 4 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Waiohiwi Falls, 2.0 miles east of town. Waimoku Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 124 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Makawao.

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

Photo of Waimoku Falls in Maui County, Hawaii
Pictured: Waimoku Falls, HI

Best Waterfalls Near Makawao at a Glance

Photo of Waikani Falls near Wailua, HI
With recorded history

Waikani Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

15 Waterfalls Near Makawao, Ranked by Distance

  1. Waiohiwi Falls

    Makawao, HI · Maui County · 2.0 mi east of Makawao
    2.0 (9 reviews)

    Waiohiwi Falls is the closest named waterfall to Makawao, 2.0 miles to the east in Maui County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Makawao.

    Rating
    2.0 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Maui County, HI 96708 (GPS 20.8476, -156.2844)
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  2. Puohokamoa Falls

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 8.7 mi east of Makawao

    Puohokamoa Falls lies 8.7 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 2 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8663, -156.1789)
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  3. Ha‘ipua‘ena

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 8.7 mi east of Makawao
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Ha‘ipua‘ena lies 8.7 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 3 of 15 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Makawao. Its own nearest town is Wailua.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Maui County, HI 96708 (GPS 20.8689, -156.1792)
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  4. Haʻipuaʻena Falls

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 8.9 mi east of Makawao

    Haʻipuaʻena Falls lies 8.9 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 4 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8655, -156.1762)
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  5. Keʻākū Falls

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 11 mi east of Makawao

    Keʻākū Falls lies 11 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 5 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8442, -156.1471)
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  6. Waiokuna Falls

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 11 mi east of Makawao

    Waiokuna Falls lies 11 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 6 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8499, -156.1450)
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  7. Waikani Falls

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 11 mi east of Makawao
    4.6 (13 reviews)

    Waikani Falls lies 11 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 7 of 15 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Makawao. USGS notes: On Wailuanui Stream approximately 1 mi W of Papiha Point.

    Rating
    4.6 (13 Google reviews)
    Address
    Maui County, HI 96790 (GPS 20.8346, -156.1371)
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  8. Waiokilo Falls

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 12 mi east of Makawao

    Waiokilo Falls lies 12 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 8 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.8485, -156.1289)
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  9. Kopiliula Falls

    Wailua, HI · Maui County · 12 mi east of Makawao
    4.8 (12 reviews)

    Kopiliula Falls lies 12 miles east of Makawao in Maui County, number 9 of 15 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Makawao. Its own nearest town is Wailua.

    Rating
    4.8 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Maui County, HI 96790 (GPS 20.8147, -156.1339)
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  10. Waimoku Falls

    Hana, HI · Maui County · 21 mi southeast of Makawao
    4.9 (124 reviews)

    Waimoku Falls lies 21 miles southeast of Makawao in Maui County, number 10 of 15 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Makawao. A trail leads hikers to a tall waterfall at this hiking spot known for its picturesque landscapes.

    Rating
    4.9 (124 Google reviews)
    Address
    Maui County, HI 96713 (GPS 20.6790, -156.0568)
    Website
    nps.gov
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  11. Kekuapoʻowai Falls

    Hana, HI · Maui County · 21 mi southeast of Makawao

    Kekuapoʻowai Falls lies 21 miles southeast of Makawao in Maui County, number 11 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6928, -156.0421)
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  12. Waihiʻumalu Falls

    Hana, HI · Maui County · 21 mi southeast of Makawao

    Waihiʻumalu Falls lies 21 miles southeast of Makawao in Maui County, number 12 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6950, -156.0390)
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  13. Kanahualiʻi Falls

    Hana, HI · Maui County · 21 mi southeast of Makawao

    Kanahualiʻi Falls lies 21 miles southeast of Makawao in Maui County, number 13 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6892, -156.0331)
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  14. Makahiku Falls

    Hana, HI · Maui County · 22 mi southeast of Makawao
    4.7 (33 reviews)

    Makahiku Falls lies 22 miles southeast of Makawao in Maui County, number 14 of 15 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Makawao. This 200-ft-tall horseshoe waterfall in Haleakalā National Park lies along the Ohe'o Gulch stream.

    Rating
    4.7 (33 Google reviews)
    Address
    Maui County, HI 96713 (GPS 20.6656, -156.0499)
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  15. Wailua Falls

    Hana, HI · Maui County · 22 mi southeast of Makawao

    Wailua Falls lies 22 miles southeast of Makawao in Maui County, number 15 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hana.

    Address
    Maui County, HI (GPS 20.6836, -156.0307)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Makawao sits in or near the Maui and Oahu area of Hawaii. Maui's 30 named falls cluster along the windward flanks of Haleakala, where the Hana Highway crosses stream after stream, and in the deep valleys of the West Maui Mountains. At the far end of the Hana road, Waimoku Falls is reached by a trail up the Pipiwai Stream in the Kipahulu district of Haleakala National Park. Oahu has fewer named falls but some of the most visited. Manoa Falls lies in a rainforest valley just above Honolulu, Maunawili Falls lies on the windward side below the Koolau Range, and Waimea Falls on the North Shore sits within a botanical garden reached by a paved path. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.

By direction from Makawao: 9 to the east and 6 to the southeast. They are spread across Maui County (15). The average distance is 14.2 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Makawao

Waiohiwi Falls (2.0 mi), Puohokamoa Falls (8.7 mi), Ha‘ipua‘ena (8.7 mi), Haʻipuaʻena Falls (8.9 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Makawao

Keʻākū Falls (11 mi), Waiokuna Falls (11 mi), Waikani Falls (11 mi), Waiokilo Falls (12 mi), Kopiliula Falls (12 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Makawao

Waimoku Falls (21 mi), Kekuapoʻowai Falls (21 mi), Waihiʻumalu Falls (21 mi), Kanahualiʻi Falls (21 mi), Makahiku Falls (22 mi), Wailua Falls (22 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Makawao: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Makawao, HI?

15 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Makawao: 4 within 10 miles, 5 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Makawao?

Waiohiwi Falls in Maui County is the closest, about 2.0 miles east of Makawao.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Makawao?

Waimoku Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 124 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Makawao in?

Maui County (15).

How does Makawao compare with other Hawaii towns?

Makawao ranks 20th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.