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Kulaniapia Falls

Hawaii County, Hawaii

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Hawaii County, Hawaii
Access status
Private property; paid advance reservation required; exact location match not confirmed
The walk
Property trails; no distance to the falls published
Ground & access
Natural trails on a wild, off-grid property. No lifeguard.
Kulaniapia Falls: Daypass

Kulaniapia Falls, over 120 feet tall, is on private land at the Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, about 15 minutes from Hilo. There is no access without an advance reservation. Book a daypass (or stay overnight), check in at the office, sign the liability waiver, then use the property trails to the falls. Swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding are allowed only when staff say river conditions are safe.

Plan your visit

Paid daypass entry at the Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, 100 Kulaniapia Drive, to the falls on private trails

The owner says the property has miles of trails across more than 40 acres. No distance from check-in to the falls is published.

Natural trails on a wild, off-grid property. No lifeguard.

Where to start

At the inn, 100 Kulaniapia Drive, Hilo, for booked guests. Arrive at the booking start time; daypass-only guests more than 15 minutes late pay an extra $20 per guest.

Timing & water

Open rain or shine. Trails stay open when swimming is closed; no refunds for unsafe swimming conditions.

Before you go

Advance reservation required for every visit; daypass price is set by the inn and was not confirmed here. Overnight guests do not need a daypass.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Hawaii County, Hawaii.

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