Boiling Pots (Peʻepeʻe Falls)
Peʻepeʻe
A series of round pools carved from basalt on the upper Wailuku River, where the water churns as if boiling, with Peʻepeʻe Falls nearby.
The Boiling Pots are located in the state park area about 2 kilometres upstream from Rainbow Falls. From the viewing platform you can see Peʻepeʻe Falls and a chain of connected whirlpool pools. The current is strong and there are many hidden undercurrents, and drownings occur every year, so swimming is officially prohibited. Visitors should only enjoy the view from the platform. Admission is free, but parking is limited. Combining this with Rainbow Falls makes a half-hour visit.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue)
- Kaumana Caves
- ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
- Pacific Tsunami Museum
- Hilo Farmers Market
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens & Coconut Island
- Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
- Hawaiʻi Tropical Bioreserve & Garden