Stroll tropical gardens and view the triple-tier Umauma Falls at your own pace
20-45 minutes
Garden access, falls lookout, map
Explore the Umauma Falls gardens on a self-guided walk with viewpoints of the triple tiers. Take your time on the garden and river walk after checking in at the Visitor Center.
You must fill out a waiver in person. There is no access to the water. Some areas require walking on grass and dirt terrain, and the road to the lookout lot is slightly steep.
Bookings cancelled less than 48 hours before tour time will be charged in full. In case of thunder, lightning, or strong winds, tours may be cancelled.
Product ID: GRS6TJ
Yes. Check in at the Visitor Center to receive your wristbands and a map before you walk the grounds.
Yes. Each participant must fill out a waiver in person. This is required because the property is privately owned.
No. There is absolutely no access to the water.
Visitor Center
Standing before Umauma Falls, you feel the cool mist before you see the water. Three distinct tiers of white cascade tumble through dense tropical greenery along the Umauma River near Hakalau, Hawaii, creating a scene that feels genuinely remote despite being accessible from the highway. Umauma Falls rewards those who pause long enough to watch the layers of falling water merge into the pool below.
Most visitors rave about the zipline tours here, praising the long, fast lines with incredible views over lush Hawaiian scenery. The guides consistently get shout-outs by name – people love how friendly and knowledgeable the staff are, whether you're ziplining, doing the ATV tour, or swimming at waterfalls. Families especially appreciate that younger kids can participate, and the combination tours like "Zip and Dip" seem to be huge hits. The property itself is beautiful, with Cleo's Peace Garden and multiple waterfall access points that make for memorable experiences beyond just the adrenaline rush. The main operational hiccup mentioned is that larger group sizes can mean waiting between ziplines, which slows down the pace. A couple reviewers noted the experience felt less personal than in years past, with guides focused on safety instructions but not much beyond that. There's one serious safety incident detailed in the reviews involving staff inattention that resulted in injury, though this appears to be an isolated event rather than a pattern. Overall, the property delivers on adventure and scenery, especially if you catch them on a day with smaller groups and engaged guides.
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