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The lush, contoured coastline of Hamakua offers abundant flowing and falling water.

The coastal cliffs of Hamakua on Hawai\'i Island.An inland waterfall of a Hamakua river on Hawai\'i Island.Waipi\'o valley far below Mauna Kea on the Hamakua coast.An irrigation bridge in the misty jungle of Hamakua.An upvalley view from Waipi\'o beach to headlands eroded into Kohala volcano.

Location of Hamakua coast on Hawai\'i Island.Summary: Spanning the northeastern coast of Hawai’i Island, the rural Hamakua district is a testament to the power of tropical erosion, its tradewind-fed rivers sculpting large valleys into the flanks of Mauna Loa and Kohala volcanoes. Incredible walks and adventures await in every waterfall, forest, cliff, and beach speckling this dramatic coastline.

Points of interest: Akaka and Kahuna falls, Umauma falls and botanical gardens, Kolekole beach, Hakalau beach, Laupahoehoe point, Kalopa State Park, Honoka’a town, Waipi’o valley, Waimanu valley, Waimea town, Parker Ranch.

Trails: 1 to 15 miles roundtrip, easy to challenging.

Tour options: Half-day minimum, up to 5 full hiking and swimming days.

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Hawai\'i Island, from the seas of Laupahoehoe to the silverswords of Mauna Kea.Small breaking waves at Waimanu beach on the Hamakua coast.A typical rocky river of the Hamakua coast, eroded into the flank of Mauna Kea volcano.Waterfalls of Waimanu valley on Hawai\'i Island\'s Hamakua coast.Tall sea-cliffs rise alongside Waipi\'o valley on Hawai\'i Island\'s Hamakua coast.