Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue)
Waiānuenue
A waterfall on the Wailuku River just west of downtown Hilo, dropping about 24 metres; on sunny mornings, rainbows often appear in the mist as sunlight slants through. Parking is right by the viewpoint.
Rainbow Falls lies within Wailuku River State Park, where the water plunges into a huge lava-rock pool. Legend says the moon goddess Hina lives in the cave below. The viewing platform is only a few steps from the parking lot. Admission is free, and a nearby path leads up to the big banyan tree at the top of the falls. It is about a 5-minute drive from downtown Hilo, and you can also visit the Boiling Pots, about 2 kilometres upstream.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Boiling Pots (Peʻepeʻe Falls)
- Pacific Tsunami Museum
- Hilo Farmers Market
- ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
- Kaumana Caves
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens & Coconut Island
- Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
- Hawaiʻi Tropical Bioreserve & Garden