Outdoors Honomu, Big Island
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
An outdoor spot in Honomu, Big Island, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Short loop through rainforest to a 442-ft waterfall north of Hilo.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Big Island, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Café 100, 11 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Honomu
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Big Island, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Café 100
Hilo diner that has served loco moco since 1946.
Food · 11 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
ʻAkaka Falls State Park is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Big Island
2 more curated outdoor spots in Big Island. See the full Big Island guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Big Island run from 50°F in February to 58°F in August; March is usually the wettest month. For ʻAkaka Falls State Park itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Big Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Big Island weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for ʻAkaka Falls State Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 875 Akaka Falls Rd, Honomu, HI 96728, USA
- Coordinates
- 19.85321, -155.15497
- Destination
- Big Island, Hawaii
ʻAkaka Falls State Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at ʻAkaka Falls State Park?
Plan on about an hour at ʻAkaka Falls State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit ʻAkaka Falls State Park?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Pay non-resident entry and parking at the kiosk; paved trail with stairs.
Where is ʻAkaka Falls State Park?
ʻAkaka Falls State Park is at 875 Akaka Falls Rd, Honomu, HI 96728, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include ʻAkaka Falls State Park?
ʻAkaka Falls State Park appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add ʻAkaka Falls State Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Big Island.
Plan Big Island
- Big Island travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Big Island weather by month
- Maui to Big Island 97 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Big Island
- Kīlauea Iki Trail Activity
- Tex Drive In Food
- Greenwell Farms Drinks
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.