Waihilau Falls is a waterfall in the Waimanu Valley on the "Big Island" of Hawaii. It is the third tallest waterfall in Hawaii and the 11th tallest in the world at 2,600 feet (790 m) in height. Accessing these falls in through the remote valley is difficult but well worth it. On the way to the falls you will pass several additional falls that are all over a thousand feet in height (Wai'ilikahi Falls, Kakaauki Falls, and Lahomene Falls).

Oloʻupena Falls, or Oloupena Falls, is a waterfall located in the north-eastern part of Hawaiian Island of Molokai, and is considered to be the fourth highest waterfall in the world. Falls have formed on a short, seasonal stream and are falling over the edge of one of the tallest sea-side cliffs of the world, located between the Pelekunu and Wailau valleys. Falls have gnawed a groove in the cliff-face and can be observed only from the ocean or air. At 2,953 feet (900 meters), the falls stand high above most other waterfalls in the United States; the closest ones are Pu'uka'oku Falls (2,756 feet/840 meters) and Waihilau Falls (2,600 feet/792 meters), both of which are also located in Hawaii. The only real way to see these falls is in a helicopter, usually from Maui.

Tugela Falls is the world's second highest waterfall. The total drop in five free-leaping falls is 948 m (3,110 ft). They are located in the Drakensberg (Dragon's Mountains) in the Royal Natal National Park in KwaZulu-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa. They are easily viewed after a heavy rain from the main travel road into the park, glistening from the reflection of the late afternoon sun. The source of the Tugela River (Zulu for 'sudden') is the Mont-Aux-Sources plateau which extends several kilometers beyond The Amphitheater escarpment from which the falls drop. There is an undeveloped camp site and mountain hut immediately above the falls. There are two trails to the Tugela Falls. The most spectacular trail is to the top of Mount-Aux-Sources, which starts at the Sentinel car park (through Phuthaditjhaba on the R57, approximately 2hrs drive from Royal Natal National Park via the R74, 90 minutes from Harrismith via the R712, or 80 minutes from Golden Gate Highlands National Park). From here it is a relatively easy climb to the top of the Amphitheatre, however it does take about 4.5 to 8 hours round trip depending on fitness level. You can gain easy access to the summit via two chain ladders. This is the only day hiking trail which will take you to the top of the Drakensberg escarpment. Another trail to the foot of the Tugela Falls starts at Royal Natal National Park. The easy 7 km (4.3 mi) gradient up the Tugela Gorge winds though indigenous forests. The last part of the hike to the Tugela Falls is a boulder hop. A little chain ladder takes you over the final stretch from where you have a stunning view of the falls rushing down the Amphitheater in a series of five spectacular cascades.

The Three Sisters Falls (Cataratas las Tres Hermanas) is the third highest waterfall in the world. It’s located near in near Ayacucho Peru and drops 3,000 feet (914 meters) over five tiers.

James Bruce Falls (unofficial name) is the highest measured waterfall in the continent of North America and ninth tallest in the world. Located in Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada, it stems from a small snowfield and cascades 2,755 feet (840 m) down to Princess Louisa Inlet. Two parallel streams, for which the falls are named, come from this snowfield, one of which is persistent throughout the year and the other of which usually dries up by July. The stream flows into Loquilts Creek, which empties into the inlet via the better known Chatterbox Falls.

Browne Falls is a waterfall above Doubtful Sound, which is located in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. In breathtaking scenery amidst temperate rain forest, the falls cascade down to the fiord near Hall Arm. Heights of 619 metres and 836 metres have been given for the falls. Their source is a tarn called Lake Browne (836 m above sea level) which when full, overflows down the side of the mountain face (similar to Sutherland's source). The stream makes 836 m height difference over 1,130 m horizontal difference, thus the mean gradient of stream is 42 degrees. This comparatively low angle makes falls less impressive. The falls are one of the two candidates for the title of New Zealand's highest waterfall. The other is sourced from a tarn behind Elizabeth Island which is also in Fiordland. There are at least two other notable waterfalls falling to Doubtful Sound: Helena Waterfall and Lady Alice Falls.

Pu'uka'oku Falls is 8 highest waterfall in the world and is located along the north coast of Molokai island of Hawaii. This section of Molokai has some of the tallest sea cliffs in the world. Any stream that drops over these cliffs will fall thousands of feet into the sea. The falls waterfall reaches a height of 2,756 feet (840 meters) down into the valley of lush vegetation. It’s best to accesses the falls by either boat pay for a flight over the falls. There will be little water during the dry season, but the rainy season (November to March) will fill the cliff walls with many waterfalls. Pu'uka'oku is a thin and deeply etched inaccessible cliff. The lack of accessibility causes this fall to be rarely photographed. The only real way to see these falls is in a helicopter, usually from Maui.

Vinnufossen is the tallest waterfall in Europe and the sixth tallest in the world. The waterfall is located just east of the village of Sunndalsøra in the municipality of Sunndal in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The falls are part of the river Vinnu which flows down from the Vinnufjellet mountain and it is fed from the Vinnufonna glacier. The falls flow into the river Driva near the village of Hoelsand.

Yumbilla Falls, situated in Peru, is the world's fifth tallest waterfall, and was only recently discovered. Although the waterfall is magnificent due to its height, the volume of water is not large. Due to its remote location, not many photographs of this waterfall are available in the public domain. This is a tiered waterfall and has four distinct drops, meaning that its total drop of 896 meters is split into four distinct steps.