Hawaii County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Waimea, HI

Waimea has 19 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 16 of them inside 10 miles. Aa Falls is the closest at 5.8 miles to the northeast. Kaluahine Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.2 stars from 10 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Waimea.

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

Photo of Hiʻilawe Falls in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Pictured: Hiʻilawe Falls, HI

Best Waterfalls Near Waimea at a Glance

Photo of Kakeha Falls, a waterfall 1.2 miles from Aa Falls
Pictured: nearby Kakeha Falls (1.2 mi)
Closest

Aa Falls

5.8 miles northeast of Waimea.

19 Waterfalls Near Waimea, Ranked by Distance

  1. Aa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 5.8 mi northeast of Waimea
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Aa Falls is the closest named waterfall to Waimea, 5.8 miles to the northeast in Hawaii County. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0911, -155.6216)
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  2. Aimoo Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 6.0 mi northeast of Waimea

    Aimoo Falls lies 6.0 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 2 of 19 by distance.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.0940, -155.6202)
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  3. Waiholoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 6.1 mi northeast of Waimea
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Waiholoa Falls lies 6.1 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 3 of 19 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0810, -155.6024)
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  4. Papala Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 6.4 mi northeast of Waimea
    5.0 (3 reviews)

    Papala Falls lies 6.4 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 4 of 19 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0989, -155.6170)
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  5. Kakeha Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 6.5 mi northeast of Waimea
    4.4 (7 reviews)

    Kakeha Falls lies 6.5 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 5 of 19 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    4.4 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0921, -155.6037)
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  6. Nanaue Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 6.9 mi northeast of Waimea

    Nanaue Falls lies 6.9 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 6 of 19 by distance.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.1063, -155.6137)
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  7. Lahomene Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 7.0 mi north of Waimea

    Lahomene Falls lies 7.0 miles north of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 7 of 19 by distance.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1223, -155.6538)
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  8. Hiʻilawe Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 7.0 mi northeast of Waimea
    3.5 (39 reviews)

    Hiʻilawe Falls lies 7.0 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 8 of 19 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Waimea. Plunging over 1000 feet, this famous waterfall was made when a lava flow created the large cliffs.

    Rating
    3.5 (39 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0948, -155.5964)
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  9. Hakalaoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 7.0 mi northeast of Waimea

    Hakalaoa Falls lies 7.0 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 9 of 19 by distance.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0945, -155.5953)
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  10. Kemole Falls

    Waikoloa, HI · Hawaii County · 7.1 mi west of Waimea
    1.7 (9 reviews)

    Kemole Falls lies 7.1 miles west of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 10 of 19 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Waikoloa.

    Rating
    1.7 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0278, -155.7819)
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  11. Naalapa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 7.4 mi northeast of Waimea

    Naalapa Falls lies 7.4 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 11 of 19 by distance.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1125, -155.6097)
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  12. Ipuu Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 7.5 mi northeast of Waimea
    2.8 (6 reviews)

    Ipuu Falls lies 7.5 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 12 of 19 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    2.8 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96727 (GPS 20.0982, -155.5896)
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  13. Waiʻilikahi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 7.8 mi north of Waimea

    Waiʻilikahi Falls lies 7.8 miles north of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 13 of 19 by distance.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI (GPS 20.1328, -155.6469)
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  14. Wai‘ilikahi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 7.9 mi north of Waimea
    3.3 (3 reviews)

    Wai‘ilikahi Falls lies 7.9 miles north of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 14 of 19 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    3.3 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1358, -155.6494)
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  15. Waiamoa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Hawaii County · 8.0 mi northeast of Waimea
    4.0 (4 reviews)

    Waiamoa Falls lies 8.0 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 15 of 19 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    4.0 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.1196, -155.6033)
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  16. Kaluahine Falls

    Honoka'a, HI · Hawaii County · 8.7 mi northeast of Waimea
    4.2 (10 reviews)

    Kaluahine Falls lies 8.7 miles northeast of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 16 of 19 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. A hike into Waipi’o Valley & over a black sand beach leads to this cascade that flows after rain.

    Rating
    4.2 (10 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96727 (GPS 20.1182, -155.5851)
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  17. Waiokanalopaka Falls

    Waikoloa, HI · Hawaii County · 12 mi west of Waimea
    2.6 (5 reviews)

    Waiokanalopaka Falls lies 12 miles west of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 17 of 19 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Waikoloa.

    Rating
    2.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0779, -155.8479)
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  18. Keanapakulua Falls

    Kapaau, HI · Hawaii County · 12 mi northwest of Waimea
    2.5 (4 reviews)

    Keanapakulua Falls lies 12 miles northwest of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 18 of 19 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Kapaau.

    Rating
    2.5 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96743 (GPS 20.0948, -155.8436)
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  19. Hikiau Falls

    Honoka'a, HI · Hawaii County · 25 mi east of Waimea

    Hikiau Falls lies 25 miles east of Waimea in Hawaii County, number 19 of 19 by distance. Its own nearest town is Honoka'a.

    Address
    Hawaii County, HI 96774 (GPS 20.0198, -155.2939)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Waimea sits in or near the Hawaii Island: Hilo and the Hamakua Coast area of Hawaii. On the Big Island, nearly all of the 37 named falls lie on the windward northeast side between Hilo and Waimea. Streams fed by the rains on Mauna Kea's slopes cut steep gulches across the Hamakua Coast and spill over old lava flows on their way to the ocean. In Hilo, Rainbow Falls drops over a lava ledge on the Wailuku River and is known for rainbows in morning sun, while Waiale Falls is a short distance upstream. North of town, Akaka Falls is reached by a short loop through tropical plants in a state park. Kulaniapia Falls sits on private land outside Hilo. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.

By direction from Waimea: 12 to the northeast, 3 to the north, 2 to the west, 1 to the east, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Hawaii County (19). The average distance is 8.5 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Waimea

Aa Falls (5.8 mi), Aimoo Falls (6.0 mi), Waiholoa Falls (6.1 mi), Papala Falls (6.4 mi), Kakeha Falls (6.5 mi), Nanaue Falls (6.9 mi), Lahomene Falls (7.0 mi), Hiʻilawe Falls (7.0 mi), Hakalaoa Falls (7.0 mi), Kemole Falls (7.1 mi), Naalapa Falls (7.4 mi), Ipuu Falls (7.5 mi), Waiʻilikahi Falls (7.8 mi), Wai‘ilikahi Falls (7.9 mi), Waiamoa Falls (8.0 mi), Kaluahine Falls (8.7 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Waimea

Waiokanalopaka Falls (12 mi), Keanapakulua Falls (12 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Waimea

Hikiau Falls (25 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Waimea: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Waimea, HI?

19 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Waimea: 16 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Waimea?

Aa Falls in Hawaii County is the closest, about 5.8 miles northeast of Waimea.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Waimea?

Kaluahine Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.2 stars from 10 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Hiʻilawe Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Waimea in?

Hawaii County (19).

How does Waimea compare with other Hawaii towns?

Waimea ranks 12th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.