Honokohau Falls, Island of Maui, Hawaii.

Honokohau falls are probably the tallest falls in the waterfall on the island of Maui, Hawaii.  Honokohau Falls is a two-tiered natural beauty standing tall and proud at a height of 341 meters however some sources claim it to be at the height of 487 meters.. The best way to see this amazing cascade is by helicopter because it is located in an inaccessible valley in the West Maui Mountains.

The famed Honokohau Falls are named after the long Honohokau stream, a river that flows starting from the summit of Puu Kukui. With its magnificent view, Honokohau Falls is a must-see spot while you are in Hawaii however don’t be fooled by its beauty as getting there is not as convenient as you think. The waterfalls is two layered, the upper one is higher and falls into small pool, then falls at shorter distance. The height is mentioned as 341 m; however it is actually 487 m according to the people living there. It is difficult to access the waterfall by feet; however helicopter tour will make your trip amazing. The scene looks stunning as the waterfall starts from clouds and then flows into the emerald looking mountains.

The mesmerizing view of the falls will take your breath away; you will feel out of the world at one glance of the Honokohau falls. Hiking and access by car is also impossible here, therefore book the chopper in advance to prevent disappointment later on. There are various companies offering tours to visitors. Sightseeing also depends on the weather as this area receives frequent rains. There are times when sea of clouds shroud Honokohau Falls so it is best to check the weather before scheduling a helicopter trip to this natural landmark.

 

The Puu Kukui summit gets more than 9,000 mm of rain each year so this part of Maui is considered to be receiving the highest rainfalls in the world.

The waterfalls lovingly cascade and drop from the peak of the mountains and drop powerfully into a pool facing down the cliff. As Honokohau Falls is two-tiered, it can be seen that the water spills inward into a small pool and plunges deeper into several hundred feet to another pool at the bottom most part of the mountain.

The extraordinary waterfall was filmed in the movie ‘Jurassic Park’ to produce ‘out of the world’ and exotic beauty experience.