ʻAkaka Falls dropping into a green rainforest gorge.

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ʻAkaka Falls State Park

ʻAkaka Falls State Park lies on the Hāmākua Coast about 18 km north of Hilo. A short paved loop through rainforest of bamboo, ginger and tree ferns leads to viewpoints over ʻAkaka Falls, which drops about 135 m straight into a gorge, and over the smaller Kahūnā Falls.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:30–17:00

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source dlnr.hawaii.gov

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon08:30–17:00

Tue08:30–17:00

Wed08:30–17:00

Thu08:30–17:00

Fri08:30–17:00

Sat08:30–17:00

Sun08:30–17:00

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of ʻAkaka Falls State Park?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:30–17:00.

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