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Tour Summary: The only zipline in Hawaiʻi that crosses a 250-foot waterfall, on a half-mile line above a 450-foot ravine near Akaka Falls. Seven lines total, starting short and getting longer and higher.
The last line reaches 1/2 mile in length, and soars high above and over the private 250ft Kolekole waterfall. Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours 
The last line reaches 1/2 mile in length, and soars high above and over the private 250ft Kolekole waterfall. Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours You will see Apple Banana fields, Hawaiian Ginger, Pineapples and Sugarcane. You might even be able to sample some of these fruits! Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours The last line reaches 1/2 mile in length, and soars high above and over the private 250ft Kolekole waterfall. Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours This zipline course is designed for zipliners of all levels with lines start off small and gradually increase in length and height. Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours This zipline course is designed for zipliners of all levels with lines start off small and gradually increase in length and height. Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours
5 Tour Highlights:
- Final line is half a mile long, crossing directly above 250-foot Kolekole Falls and a 450-foot ravine
- Seven lines, starting with a short practice run and ending on the half-mile final line; no prior experience needed
- Private terrain through jungle and working tropical fruit fields between lines
- Children 40 lbs and up can participate; those 40-69 lbs zip the final three lines tandem with a certified guide
- Operates rain or shine; rain jackets provided at check-in
Important: Weight is verified at check-in, guests outside the 40-260 lb range cannot participate; no refund. All guests must wear closed toe shoes and be able to walk 1/2 mile over uneven terrain and climb about 60 stairs to the final tower.
Tour Information:
| Price: | Adult | Youth |
|---|---|---|
| (excluding taxes & fees) | $245 | $220 |
Tour Provider: Zipline Tours Hawaii
Activity: Ziplining
Tour start time: 10 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: Hilo
Pick-up available? No
Included: All safety equipment and harness gear, rain jacket if needed
Cancellations: Cancellations 24 hours or more before your tour will receive a full refund.
Read more: about ziplining in our Big Island ziplining guide.
Read more about this tour
The last of the seven lines at Kolekole Falls is half a mile long. You cross it above a 450-foot ravine with the 250-foot waterfall directly below your feet. The crossing takes over a minute. It’s the longest line on the course.
The last line is half a mile long and runs high above the private 250-foot Kolekole waterfall. Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours
Seven Lines to the Falls
The tour departs from a property in Honomu, about 15 minutes north of Hilo on the old Māmalahoa Highway. Van transport from check-in to the zipline course is included, and reviewers describe the ride as bumpy.
The first few lines are short and close to the ground, so first-timers get comfortable in the harness and practice braking before the height and distance increase. By the third and fourth lines you are moving through a working fruit farm, with apple banana, ginger, pineapple, and sugarcane visible on the slope below. The guides explain the crops you pass over and the farming history of the Hāmākua Coast.
You will see Apple Banana fields, Hawaiian Ginger, Pineapples and Sugarcane. Image: Hawaii Zipline Tours
Lines five and six are longer and higher. The final line launches from a tower reached by a staircase of about 60 steps. From the top you can see the falls, the ravine, and on clear days the coastline. Reviewers mention how exposed the final crossing feels, even after six shorter lines.
Before You Book
The weight restriction is 40 to 260 pounds, enforced with a weigh-in at check-in. Guests in the 40 to 69 pound range participate tandem with a certified guide on the final three lines, at no additional charge. Participants need to be able to hike half a mile over uneven terrain; the access trail is not paved. The operator advises against booking if you have chronic heart conditions, are pregnant, or have had recent surgery on your ankles, knees, or back. The tour runs rain or shine. The operator hands out rain jackets when it’s raining.
The check-in point in Honomu is a five-minute drive from ʻAkaka Falls State Park, so you can add the park to the same day. The park loop takes about 30 minutes to walk; the falls are 442 feet and visible from a paved path with no permits required. Do the zipline first, while you’re fresh, and walk the falls loop afterward.
Hawaii Zipline Tours has held a 4.9 rating across more than 1,500 verified reviews.
[Video] Watch a video about the 250-foot Kolekole Waterfall Zipline
About Zipline Tours Hawaii
Hawaii Zipline Tours has operated this course in Honomu for 17 years and has logged more than 3 million zipline crossings at this site. Guides complete 80 hours of pre-tour training, double the ACCT industry standard, and all equipment is inspected daily plus reviewed annually by a third-party ACCT inspector. We list this operator for its safety record, its longevity on this specific terrain, and its consistent 4.9-star rating across over a thousand reviews.
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