- Kohala is the legendary birthplace of King Kamehameha I, the ruler who united the Hawaiian Islands, making the region historically and culturally significant.
- The Kohala region is the oldest part of the Big Island, shaped by millions of years of erosion. This long history created the deep valleys, dramatic ridges, and towering waterfalls you see today.
- Many Kohala waterfalls flow from pristine rainwater that filters through dense forests and ancient lava, creating some of the clearest freshwater streams in Hawaiʻi.
- Kohala’s most stunning waterfalls sit on privately owned, protected lands, which is why guided tours offer rare access to landscapes the general public cannot visit on their own.
- Upper Kohala receives over 150 inches of rain annually, supporting endangered birds, native plants, and rare ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth.
- Kohala is one of the few places on the island where you can see multiple ecosystems, lush rainforest, flowing cascades, and sweeping coastal vistas, all in one journey.
What to expect on your Kohala waterfalls tour
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