Formerly accessed through the World Botanical Gardens, the triple-tiered, cascading pools of Umauma Falls are now the exclusive province of visitors to the neighboring Umauma Experience, which offers an array of ziplining, hiking, swimming, and kayaking excursions on its lush 90 acres. The less adventurous can also just pay $10 to drive the paved road to the waterfall lookout, and then take a self-guided garden hike that crosses several bridges over the Umauma River. Pick up a map at the visitor center, which also sells sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. You can enjoy your repast at the river walk’s observation area, under guava trees (feel free to sample their fruit when ripe), or on the visitor center’s back lanai, which overlooks the river and the last line on the zip course.
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Umauma Falls
31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau
Our Rating
Hours
Daily 8am–5pm
Phone
808/930-9477
Prices
$10 adults, free for children 11 and under; includes waterfall viewing, garden, and river walk. Various times: Zipline tours $189–$239; waterfall rappelling $285; kayak/swim/picnic $49. On demand: Giant swing, $20.
Web site
Umauma Falls
Other
From Hilo, take Hwy. 19 north past mile marker 16, turn left on Leopolino Rd., then right on Old Mamalahoa Hwy., and follow 1/2-mile to entrance

Map
31-313 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau Hawaii (The Big Island)Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.