Rainbow Falls

Rainbow forms near the base of Wailua Waterfall.
149914934
outdoor, hiking, island, america, usa, park, river, panoramic, stream, trekking, honolulu, falls, panorama, polynesia, mountain, fresh, water, nature, rainbow, big, hawaii, american, landscape, rain forest, rainbow colors, water pool top view, water pool, hawaii waterfall, hawaiian, waterfalls, waterfall mountain, waterfall landscape, beautiful landscapes, beautiful, tropical, volcanic waterfall, volcanic rock, paradise island, paradise

©Michael Warwick/Shutterstock

A regular stop for tour buses, the lookout for this 'instant gratification' cascade is just steps from the parking lot. Depending on rainfall, the lovely 80ft waterfall can be a torrent or a trickle. Go in the morning and you'll see rainbows if sun and mist cooperate. To get here, drive up Waianuenue Ave, veer right when it splits into Kaumana Dr and follow the signage. (Waianuenue, 'rainbow seen in water,' is the Hawaiian name for these falls.)


Must-see attractions