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Location: Southeast Maui
The Oheo Gulch or Seven Sacred Pools, part of Haleakala National Park, are located about 15 minutes past Hana town, near mile marker 42 on the Hana Highway (Road to Hana) after it turns into Highway 31. In 1969, the land where the Oheo Gulch is situated (formally known as Kipahulu coastal area) was...
The Oheo Gulch or Seven Sacred Pools, part of Haleakala National Park, are located about 15 minutes past Hana town, near mile marker 42 on the Hana Highway (Road to Hana) after it turns into Highway 31. In 1969, the land where the Oheo Gulch is situated (formally known as Kipahulu coastal area) was...
Tagged: oheo gulch, lookout, hana highway, haleakala, kipahulu, coastal, scenery, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
Road to Hana Driving Tips and Advice, plus Road to Hana Map and Closures. When it comes to driving the Road to Hana on Maui, it's the journey, not the destination, that is the main attraction. There are few words that can describe the beauty of this drive with its cliffs cloaked in green and lush...
Road to Hana Driving Tips and Advice, plus Road to Hana Map and Closures. When it comes to driving the Road to Hana on Maui, it's the journey, not the destination, that is the main attraction. There are few words that can describe the beauty of this drive with its cliffs cloaked in green and lush...
Tagged: scenic drive, adventure, hike, hana highway, maui, scenery, trail, waterfalls
Location: Southeast Maui
Just beyond mile marker 45 on the Hana Highway after it turns into Highway 31 you'll reach one of the most gorgeous falls in all of Hawai'i, Wailua Falls. You will cross a bridge where its stream waters pass under the road. As noted, this falls in on Honolewa Stream and not Wailua stream. There is...
Just beyond mile marker 45 on the Hana Highway after it turns into Highway 31 you'll reach one of the most gorgeous falls in all of Hawai'i, Wailua Falls. You will cross a bridge where its stream waters pass under the road. As noted, this falls in on Honolewa Stream and not Wailua stream. There is...
Tagged: hana highway, kipahulu, waterfalls
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
The Haleakala National Park ranges through five distinctly different climates zones. The road to the Haleakala summit, known as the Haleakala Highway, holds the world record for climbing to the highest elevation in the shortest distance of 38 miles. The dormant volcano's vast moon-like crater floor...
The Haleakala National Park ranges through five distinctly different climates zones. The road to the Haleakala summit, known as the Haleakala Highway, holds the world record for climbing to the highest elevation in the shortest distance of 38 miles. The dormant volcano's vast moon-like crater floor...
Tagged: national park, volcano, haleakala
Location: Southeast Maui
Waimoku Falls is at the head of the Pipiwai Trail, above Seven Sacred Pools. The hike to Waimoku Falls passes the 185 foot Makahiku Falls (which is also beautiful) at about half a mile into the trail. The trail follows the Pipiwai Stream and is one of the best hikes on Maui. It is 4 miles...
Waimoku Falls is at the head of the Pipiwai Trail, above Seven Sacred Pools. The hike to Waimoku Falls passes the 185 foot Makahiku Falls (which is also beautiful) at about half a mile into the trail. The trail follows the Pipiwai Stream and is one of the best hikes on Maui. It is 4 miles...
Tagged: pipiwai trail, oheo gulch, hana highway, trail, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
On the mauka side of the Hana Highway, half-mile past mile marker 10, you'll find The Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden. We usually don't go into details about private gardens or businesses. But this garden is the exception to the rule. It's one of our favorite stops on the entire drive....
On the mauka side of the Hana Highway, half-mile past mile marker 10, you'll find The Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden. We usually don't go into details about private gardens or businesses. But this garden is the exception to the rule. It's one of our favorite stops on the entire drive....
Tagged: garden of eden, maui garden, garden, lookout, hana highway, scenery, waterfalls
Location: Iao Valley and Central Maui
Nestled in the lush greenery of the 'Iao Valley is the natural rock formation called the 'Iao Needle. The green-covered stone protruding from the valley floor is actually an old basaltic core (volcano remnant). The 'Iao Needle is 2,250 feet above sea level, or 1200 feet tall from the valley floor...
Nestled in the lush greenery of the 'Iao Valley is the natural rock formation called the 'Iao Needle. The green-covered stone protruding from the valley floor is actually an old basaltic core (volcano remnant). The 'Iao Needle is 2,250 feet above sea level, or 1200 feet tall from the valley floor...
Tagged: iao valley, historic site, west maui, scenery
Location: Northeast Maui
Mauka a half-mile beyond mile marker 19 on the Hana Highway you'll find beautiful Upper Waikani (Three-Bears Falls). This is one of the most visited waterfalls in the area. At first glance it appears as though your only view will be from the roadside, but further investigation yields a short trail...
Mauka a half-mile beyond mile marker 19 on the Hana Highway you'll find beautiful Upper Waikani (Three-Bears Falls). This is one of the most visited waterfalls in the area. At first glance it appears as though your only view will be from the roadside, but further investigation yields a short trail...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Southeast Maui
Mahahiku Falls is along the Pipiwai Trail, above Seven Sacred Pools as it heads towards the majestic Waimoku Falls. Makahiku Falls is at 185 foot falls, which is one of the most beautiful on Maui. It is approximately a half-mile from the trailhead. The trail follows the Pipiwai Stream and is a...
Mahahiku Falls is along the Pipiwai Trail, above Seven Sacred Pools as it heads towards the majestic Waimoku Falls. Makahiku Falls is at 185 foot falls, which is one of the most beautiful on Maui. It is approximately a half-mile from the trailhead. The trail follows the Pipiwai Stream and is a...
Tagged: pipiwai trail, oheo gulch, hana highway, kipahulu, waterfalls
Location: Northwest Maui
Makamaka`ole Falls is a large waterfall on Makamaka`ole Stream. It is visible along the Waihee Ridge trail. The best view is approximately at the one mile marker along the trail. The waterfall drops in several tiers, totaling about 270 ft. in height. You can also catch a glimpse of the falls on...
Makamaka`ole Falls is a large waterfall on Makamaka`ole Stream. It is visible along the Waihee Ridge trail. The best view is approximately at the one mile marker along the trail. The waterfall drops in several tiers, totaling about 270 ft. in height. You can also catch a glimpse of the falls on...
Tagged: waihee ridge, west maui, hike, scenery, trail, waterfalls
Location: Northwest Maui
The North West drive from Kapalu around Nakalele Point and on to Wailuku is amazingly beautiful - if the road doesn't scare you off. If you are coming from the North you will pass the pineapple fields of Kapalua, a famous surfing spot at, Honolua Bay and then Honokolau Valley. Nakalele Point and...
The North West drive from Kapalu around Nakalele Point and on to Wailuku is amazingly beautiful - if the road doesn't scare you off. If you are coming from the North you will pass the pineapple fields of Kapalua, a famous surfing spot at, Honolua Bay and then Honokolau Valley. Nakalele Point and...
Location: Northeast Maui
Locally known as Helele'ike'oha Falls, many visitors refer to this location as 'Blue Pool' or 'Blue Angel Falls.' Before reaching Hana, 1/4 mile beyond mile marker 31 on the Hana Highway, is 'Ula'ino Road on your left. At the end of the road, where parking is located for the falls, you'll be...
Locally known as Helele'ike'oha Falls, many visitors refer to this location as 'Blue Pool' or 'Blue Angel Falls.' Before reaching Hana, 1/4 mile beyond mile marker 31 on the Hana Highway, is 'Ula'ino Road on your left. At the end of the road, where parking is located for the falls, you'll be...
Tagged: hana highway, kapu, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
About 8/10 mile past mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway, a bridge crosses Palauhulu stream (the same stream that empties into the ocean at Ke'anae Peninsula below). Beneath the bridge is a series of pristine (sapphire) pools that you won't be able to view from the road. Access is via two trails on...
About 8/10 mile past mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway, a bridge crosses Palauhulu stream (the same stream that empties into the ocean at Ke'anae Peninsula below). Beneath the bridge is a series of pristine (sapphire) pools that you won't be able to view from the road. Access is via two trails on...
Tagged: swim, hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Southeast Maui
About 1/3 of a mile past Mile Marker 39 on the Pi'ilani Highway there is going to be a white bridge with Alelele written on the side of it. Here you will notice several trails moving inland towards Alelele Falls. Technically, this area is also inside of Haleakala National Park, but most people...
About 1/3 of a mile past Mile Marker 39 on the Pi'ilani Highway there is going to be a white bridge with Alelele written on the side of it. Here you will notice several trails moving inland towards Alelele Falls. Technically, this area is also inside of Haleakala National Park, but most people...
Tagged: oheo gulch, hana highway, haleakala, kipahulu, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
As you approach mile marker 7 along the Hana Highway you'll find some Painted Bark Eucalyptus trees makai (toward the ocean) in a small grove. These trees have a unique bark that appears to have been hand-painted shades of red, purple and green. This location is not really a stop per se, as there...
As you approach mile marker 7 along the Hana Highway you'll find some Painted Bark Eucalyptus trees makai (toward the ocean) in a small grove. These trees have a unique bark that appears to have been hand-painted shades of red, purple and green. This location is not really a stop per se, as there...
Tagged: eucalyptus, hana highway
Location: Southwest Maui
Dragon's Teeth is a good example of what can happen when forces of nature collide. As the lava from the West Mau'i Volcano poured into the ocean, fierce wind and waves forced it back and it cooled into a formation that resembles great black teeth. Makalua-puna Point was created from one of the last...
Dragon's Teeth is a good example of what can happen when forces of nature collide. As the lava from the West Mau'i Volcano poured into the ocean, fierce wind and waves forced it back and it cooled into a formation that resembles great black teeth. Makalua-puna Point was created from one of the last...
Location: Northeast Maui
Getting ever so closer to Hana Town we have one last major stop at mile marker 32 on the Hana Highway. On the makai side of the highway you should see a gravel road leading down to Wai'anapanapa State Wayside Park. There should also be a road sign informing you of the location. Head down the road...
Getting ever so closer to Hana Town we have one last major stop at mile marker 32 on the Hana Highway. On the makai side of the highway you should see a gravel road leading down to Wai'anapanapa State Wayside Park. There should also be a road sign informing you of the location. Head down the road...
Tagged: maui beaches, caves, black sand beach, beaches, beach, waianapanapa
Location: Northeast Maui
Around half-mile beyond mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway you'll see a sign on the mauka side of the road marking the entrance to Ke'anae Arboretum. The arboretum is large with a paved parking lot makai after the sign. Because of the sloped curve in the road, be careful crossing the street from...
Around half-mile beyond mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway you'll see a sign on the mauka side of the road marking the entrance to Ke'anae Arboretum. The arboretum is large with a paved parking lot makai after the sign. Because of the sloped curve in the road, be careful crossing the street from...
Tagged: maui garden, arboretum, garden, hana highway
Location: Northeast Maui
Between mile markers 10-11 along the Hana Highway there are two impressive waterfalls, Upper & Lower Puohokamoa Falls. Lower Puohokamoa Falls eludes nearly everyone driving the highway due to its hidden location. You have to view it before the upper falls, not after like you'd think. The pull out...
Between mile markers 10-11 along the Hana Highway there are two impressive waterfalls, Upper & Lower Puohokamoa Falls. Lower Puohokamoa Falls eludes nearly everyone driving the highway due to its hidden location. You have to view it before the upper falls, not after like you'd think. The pull out...
Tagged: garden of eden, hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
Further down the Hana Highway, around a half-mile past mile marker 22, you'll find Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park (that's always fun to say). Here you'll find a paved trail to several small falls and a picnic area. A larger falls can also be accessed upstream via a dirt trail. If you decide to go,...
Further down the Hana Highway, around a half-mile past mile marker 22, you'll find Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park (that's always fun to say). Here you'll find a paved trail to several small falls and a picnic area. A larger falls can also be accessed upstream via a dirt trail. If you decide to go,...
Tagged: bathrooms, picnic table, hana highway, trail, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
This is Hawaii's largest, ancient place of worship that is still intact. The heiau was constructed completely out of lava rock in the 14th century during the reign of the Pi'ilani Dynasty. The stone platform is the size of two football fields. The area was overgrown until the 1970's which kept the...
This is Hawaii's largest, ancient place of worship that is still intact. The heiau was constructed completely out of lava rock in the 14th century during the reign of the Pi'ilani Dynasty. The stone platform is the size of two football fields. The area was overgrown until the 1970's which kept the...
Tagged: historic site, heiau, hana highway
Location: Northeast Maui
Just a few yards past mile marker 25 on the Hana Highway, around the bend from the previous stop, you should see a steep downhill turn off for Nahiku Road makai. The road is lush and surrounded by a jungle setting - even the trees have plants growing on them. With 300 inches of rain a year, no...
Just a few yards past mile marker 25 on the Hana Highway, around the bend from the previous stop, you should see a steep downhill turn off for Nahiku Road makai. The road is lush and surrounded by a jungle setting - even the trees have plants growing on them. With 300 inches of rain a year, no...
Tagged: hana highway, kapu, scenery
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Park is a small roadside park in Keokea (makai) between mile markers 18 and 19. It is about 2,400 feet above the south Maui coast and scenic views here are excellent. Who was Sun Yat-Sen? Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (1866-1925) was a revolutionary in China and a political leader who was...
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Park is a small roadside park in Keokea (makai) between mile markers 18 and 19. It is about 2,400 feet above the south Maui coast and scenic views here are excellent. Who was Sun Yat-Sen? Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (1866-1925) was a revolutionary in China and a political leader who was...
Location: Northeast Maui
Located mauka (inland) half-mile past mile marker 11 on the Hana Highway you'll find Haipua'ena Falls. There is a short trail on the far side of the bridge that can give you an up close and personal view of the falls and pool. A larger falls upstream feeds Haipua'ena but the hike is usually...
Located mauka (inland) half-mile past mile marker 11 on the Hana Highway you'll find Haipua'ena Falls. There is a short trail on the far side of the bridge that can give you an up close and personal view of the falls and pool. A larger falls upstream feeds Haipua'ena but the hike is usually...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: South Maui
Molokini is a small crescent shaped island off the southern coast of Maui, approximately two and a half miles off shore - great for Molokini Snorkel Tours. It's a snorkeler's and scuba diver's dream come to reality offering some of the best snorkeling around the island, and it has been named one of...
Molokini is a small crescent shaped island off the southern coast of Maui, approximately two and a half miles off shore - great for Molokini Snorkel Tours. It's a snorkeler's and scuba diver's dream come to reality offering some of the best snorkeling around the island, and it has been named one of...
Tagged: south maui, snorkeling
Location: Northeast Maui
Just beyond mile marker 2 on the Hana Highway a bridge crosses the Ho'olawa nui stream and here you'll find Twin Falls. Some folks call it Hoolawa Falls. But first, a word of advice. Twin Falls is a nice stop if you want to view several small falls. Compared to what is ahead of you on the Hana...
Just beyond mile marker 2 on the Hana Highway a bridge crosses the Ho'olawa nui stream and here you'll find Twin Falls. Some folks call it Hoolawa Falls. But first, a word of advice. Twin Falls is a nice stop if you want to view several small falls. Compared to what is ahead of you on the Hana...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
At mile 17.5 on Hwy 378, inside Haleakala National Park, you'll want to pull into the parking lot on the right side of the road. The elevation here is around 8,800 feet. Cross the road on foot and take the short trail to the overlook for a panoramic view of the vast crater of Haleakala. Many folks...
At mile 17.5 on Hwy 378, inside Haleakala National Park, you'll want to pull into the parking lot on the right side of the road. The elevation here is around 8,800 feet. Cross the road on foot and take the short trail to the overlook for a panoramic view of the vast crater of Haleakala. Many folks...
Location: Northeast Maui
Upper Hanawi Falls is located at mile marker 24 on the Hana Highway. This is one of many falls that the Hanawi Stream creates in its nine-mile path to the ocean. Because the stream is spring-fed, many of the falls can even be seen during the drier summer months. A large rain shower can have a great...
Upper Hanawi Falls is located at mile marker 24 on the Hana Highway. This is one of many falls that the Hanawi Stream creates in its nine-mile path to the ocean. Because the stream is spring-fed, many of the falls can even be seen during the drier summer months. A large rain shower can have a great...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
Between mile markers 10-11 along the Hana Highway there are two impressive waterfalls, Upper Puohokamoa & Lower Puohokamoa Falls. Lower Puohokamoa Falls eludes nearly everyone driving the highway due to its hidden location. You have to view it before the upper falls, not after like you'd think....
Between mile markers 10-11 along the Hana Highway there are two impressive waterfalls, Upper Puohokamoa & Lower Puohokamoa Falls. Lower Puohokamoa Falls eludes nearly everyone driving the highway due to its hidden location. You have to view it before the upper falls, not after like you'd think....
Tagged: garden of eden, hana highway, kapu, waterfalls
Location: Southeast Maui
Located eight miles south of Hana and one mile south of the Ohe'o Gulch on the makai side of Highway 31 is the Palapala Ho'omau Church. A narrow road around mile marker 41 leads to the church. A small sign pointing left which says Limited Parking is tacked on the side of a tree marking the road....
Located eight miles south of Hana and one mile south of the Ohe'o Gulch on the makai side of Highway 31 is the Palapala Ho'omau Church. A narrow road around mile marker 41 leads to the church. A small sign pointing left which says Limited Parking is tacked on the side of a tree marking the road....
Tagged: hana highway, kipahulu, scenery
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
After leaving the Haleakala National Park Visitor Center at mile marker 20.5 on Hwy 378, you'll definitely want to head up to the summit. Turn left out of the visitor center parking lot and at mile marker 21 you'll come to another intersection. You'll want to take a right to reach the parking lot...
After leaving the Haleakala National Park Visitor Center at mile marker 20.5 on Hwy 378, you'll definitely want to head up to the summit. Turn left out of the visitor center parking lot and at mile marker 21 you'll come to another intersection. You'll want to take a right to reach the parking lot...
Location: Northeast Maui
If you've been looking for a waterfall you can enjoy all to yourself, you might be in luck at this next spot. Punalau Falls waters tranquilly slide down the steep slope at the end of the small Punalau Valley. To access the falls, pull off on the far side of the bridge around a quarter of a mile...
If you've been looking for a waterfall you can enjoy all to yourself, you might be in luck at this next spot. Punalau Falls waters tranquilly slide down the steep slope at the end of the small Punalau Valley. To access the falls, pull off on the far side of the bridge around a quarter of a mile...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
At approximately mile marker 18.7 on Highway 378, inside Haleakala National Park, turn left onto a short road and drive to the parking area. The rim overlook, at 9,324 feet, provides another superb view of the crater floor. At one time, Haleakala likely resembled Mauna Loa on the Big Island with...
At approximately mile marker 18.7 on Highway 378, inside Haleakala National Park, turn left onto a short road and drive to the parking area. The rim overlook, at 9,324 feet, provides another superb view of the crater floor. At one time, Haleakala likely resembled Mauna Loa on the Big Island with...
Location: Northeast Maui
As you take the bridge over Makapipi stream near mile marker 25 on the Hana Highway be sure to stop to check out the falls under the bridge. Here you'll find Makapipi Falls, one of the most interesting falls on the Hana Highway. The Makapipi Stream flows within the lava streambed into a pristine...
As you take the bridge over Makapipi stream near mile marker 25 on the Hana Highway be sure to stop to check out the falls under the bridge. Here you'll find Makapipi Falls, one of the most interesting falls on the Hana Highway. The Makapipi Stream flows within the lava streambed into a pristine...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
Immediately after leaving Ke'anae Arboretum look for and turn onto the road that splits off the Hana Highway makai with a sign labeled Ke'anae Peninsula. The peninsula is surrounded by dark jagged lava that serves as a vivid reminder of the ancient flows from Haleakala that formed this place. Hala...
Immediately after leaving Ke'anae Arboretum look for and turn onto the road that splits off the Hana Highway makai with a sign labeled Ke'anae Peninsula. The peninsula is surrounded by dark jagged lava that serves as a vivid reminder of the ancient flows from Haleakala that formed this place. Hala...
Tagged: keanae peninsula, hana highway, scenery
Location: South Maui
Haleakala's last display can be seen on Mau'i's southeast shore at La Perouse Bay. Scientists estimate that in 1790 Haleakala erupted to form the jagged lava rock coastline. Now there is a monument and ruins of Hawaiian natives who made their home on the sharp a'a lava rock. La Perouse is the end...
Haleakala's last display can be seen on Mau'i's southeast shore at La Perouse Bay. Scientists estimate that in 1790 Haleakala erupted to form the jagged lava rock coastline. Now there is a monument and ruins of Hawaiian natives who made their home on the sharp a'a lava rock. La Perouse is the end...
Tagged: south maui, lava, scenery, trail
Location: Northeast Maui
The Kahanu Garden is located on 'Ula'ino Road, are about a half-mile beyond mile marker 31 makai on the Hana Highway. Just after a mile, the road gives way to broken pavement and the first stream ford. Beyond the ford, to the right, you'll find the entrance to Kahanu Garden, an extension of the...
The Kahanu Garden is located on 'Ula'ino Road, are about a half-mile beyond mile marker 31 makai on the Hana Highway. Just after a mile, the road gives way to broken pavement and the first stream ford. Beyond the ford, to the right, you'll find the entrance to Kahanu Garden, an extension of the...
Tagged: ancient site, heiau, garden, hana highway
Location: Northeast Maui
Just past mile marker 12 on the Hana Highway you'll find Kaumahina State Wayside Park. This 7.8 acre forested rest stop offers scenic views of the northeast Maui coastline. One highlight is a spectacular view of the Ke'anae Peninsula and village, an upcoming stop. There are also several loop...
Just past mile marker 12 on the Hana Highway you'll find Kaumahina State Wayside Park. This 7.8 acre forested rest stop offers scenic views of the northeast Maui coastline. One highlight is a spectacular view of the Ke'anae Peninsula and village, an upcoming stop. There are also several loop...
Tagged: keanae peninsula, wayside park, bathrooms, lookout, hana highway, overlook, scenery
Location: Southwest Maui
Back in the 1800s Lahaina was a busy harbor for whaling ships and their adventurers. The Whalers Village Museum takes visitors on a free trip through time and back to the days when men would voyage off to unknown seas for years at a time. Exhibits show the cramped living quarters where the men...
Back in the 1800s Lahaina was a busy harbor for whaling ships and their adventurers. The Whalers Village Museum takes visitors on a free trip through time and back to the days when men would voyage off to unknown seas for years at a time. Exhibits show the cramped living quarters where the men...
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
Near mile marker 10 on Highway 37 you'll find a sign on the mauka side informing you of our next stop, the Enchanting Floral Gardens. The Enchanting Floral Gardens in Kula has eight acres of walking tours displaying over 1,500 species of tropical and semi-tropical plants and flowers from around the...
Near mile marker 10 on Highway 37 you'll find a sign on the mauka side informing you of our next stop, the Enchanting Floral Gardens. The Enchanting Floral Gardens in Kula has eight acres of walking tours displaying over 1,500 species of tropical and semi-tropical plants and flowers from around the...
Tagged: upcountry maui, maui garden, garden
Location: Northeast Maui
Between Waikamoi Forest Trail and the Garden of Eden (near mile marker 10 on the Hana Highway) you might notice a small waterfall and pool near the bridge mauka on the Waikamoi Stream. Nothing about this falls or pool really warrants a stop unless it has recently rained, but most people don't know...
Between Waikamoi Forest Trail and the Garden of Eden (near mile marker 10 on the Hana Highway) you might notice a small waterfall and pool near the bridge mauka on the Waikamoi Stream. Nothing about this falls or pool really warrants a stop unless it has recently rained, but most people don't know...
Tagged: hana highway, trail, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
Near the 21 mile marker on the Hana Highway you'll cross over Wailuaiki Stream Bridge. If you can find a place to park (usually just beyond the bridge), pull over and take a look at the 50ft waterfall cascading just under the bridge. This stream and waterfall can dry up if it hasn't rained lately,...
Near the 21 mile marker on the Hana Highway you'll cross over Wailuaiki Stream Bridge. If you can find a place to park (usually just beyond the bridge), pull over and take a look at the 50ft waterfall cascading just under the bridge. This stream and waterfall can dry up if it hasn't rained lately,...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Northeast Maui
A little over half-mile past mile marker 18, mauka, on the Hana Highway you'll come to Wailua Valley State Wayside Park. Most visitors breeze right by and never even realize it is there. The park provides perspectives of the Ke'anae Valley (a lower portion of the Ko'olau Gap in Haleakala's crater)...
A little over half-mile past mile marker 18, mauka, on the Hana Highway you'll come to Wailua Valley State Wayside Park. Most visitors breeze right by and never even realize it is there. The park provides perspectives of the Ke'anae Valley (a lower portion of the Ko'olau Gap in Haleakala's crater)...
Tagged: wayside park, lookout, hana highway, overlook
Location: Northeast Maui
Between mile markers 14 and 16 on the Hana Highway there are several dirt and/or broken pavement pullouts on the makai side of the road that will provide really beautiful lookouts. Most are as good as any other, but the two we've noted next are our favorites and are worth a quick stop. Makai,...
Between mile markers 14 and 16 on the Hana Highway there are several dirt and/or broken pavement pullouts on the makai side of the road that will provide really beautiful lookouts. Most are as good as any other, but the two we've noted next are our favorites and are worth a quick stop. Makai,...
Tagged: overlooks, lookouts, hana highway, scenery
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
Right before mile marker 9 on Highway 377, mauka side, you'll see the turn off for Waipoli Road. Waipoli Road includes several switch backs up the side of Haleakala to Polipoli Springs State Park, an infrequently visited but very beautiful state park on Maui. Polipoli Springs State Park is located...
Right before mile marker 9 on Highway 377, mauka side, you'll see the turn off for Waipoli Road. Waipoli Road includes several switch backs up the side of Haleakala to Polipoli Springs State Park, an infrequently visited but very beautiful state park on Maui. Polipoli Springs State Park is located...
Tagged: state park, upcountry, maui
Location: Southeast Maui
This lovely 50-ft waterfall can be seen from the Hana Highway right before you get to the very popular Wailua Falls. Near mile marker 45 you'll come to a bridge that crosses Paihi Stream. The falls are easily visible from the road but getting photo can be tricky...even dangerous. There should be...
This lovely 50-ft waterfall can be seen from the Hana Highway right before you get to the very popular Wailua Falls. Near mile marker 45 you'll come to a bridge that crosses Paihi Stream. The falls are easily visible from the road but getting photo can be tricky...even dangerous. There should be...
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Southwest Maui
This lighthouse was not only the first in Hawaii but also the first on the US Pacific Coast. Located in front of the Pioneer Inn, it was built in 1840 to help guide whaleboats that were coming ashore. The tower grew from a 9-foot wooden tower at construction to 26 feet in 1866. Whale oil provided...
This lighthouse was not only the first in Hawaii but also the first on the US Pacific Coast. Located in front of the Pioneer Inn, it was built in 1840 to help guide whaleboats that were coming ashore. The tower grew from a 9-foot wooden tower at construction to 26 feet in 1866. Whale oil provided...
Location: Southeast Maui
As you continue on Highway 31, beyond mile marker 29, you should see a pull out makai. Here you can view the Pokowai Sea Arch. The arch was formed when flowing lava from the volcano collided with the cold Pacific waters, creating an arch formation.Take Highway 31 past Hana, past Kaupo. Around...
As you continue on Highway 31, beyond mile marker 29, you should see a pull out makai. Here you can view the Pokowai Sea Arch. The arch was formed when flowing lava from the volcano collided with the cold Pacific waters, creating an arch formation.Take Highway 31 past Hana, past Kaupo. Around...
Tagged: sea arch, lookout, hana highway, overlook
Location: Northeast Maui
Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay. From this vantage point you can get another good look at the Ke'anae Peninsula. The views from Kaumahina Wayside park are superior to this pullout, so if you can, be sure to stop at the Wayside...
Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you'll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay. From this vantage point you can get another good look at the Ke'anae Peninsula. The views from Kaumahina Wayside park are superior to this pullout, so if you can, be sure to stop at the Wayside...
Tagged: lookout, hana highway, overlook
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
About half a mile beyond mile marker 8 you'll find our next stop on the mauka side of the road, Kula Botanical Gardens. Kula Botanical Gardens is home to nearly 2,000 species of indigenous Hawaiian flora and fauna. The true king of this garden is the showy protea. Established in 1968 by Warren and...
About half a mile beyond mile marker 8 you'll find our next stop on the mauka side of the road, Kula Botanical Gardens. Kula Botanical Gardens is home to nearly 2,000 species of indigenous Hawaiian flora and fauna. The true king of this garden is the showy protea. Established in 1968 by Warren and...
Tagged: upcountry maui, maui garden, garden
Location: Northeast Maui
From mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway (which is missing a physical marker) you can look back and get an excellent view of steep and rugged Nua'ailua Bay to your left. This vantage point is quite different from the previous lookout notice the cliff-like walls channeling the waves into this bay,...
From mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway (which is missing a physical marker) you can look back and get an excellent view of steep and rugged Nua'ailua Bay to your left. This vantage point is quite different from the previous lookout notice the cliff-like walls channeling the waves into this bay,...
Tagged: lookout, hana highway, overlook
Location: Upcountry Maui and Haleakala
Located at mile marker 15 on highway 31 on the mauka side is Tedeschi Vineyards and the surrounding 20,000-acre 'Ulupalakua Ranch. This is the only commercial winery on the island of Maui. At the winery you can sample their various award-winning wines while enjoying a free tour. A famous pineapple...
Located at mile marker 15 on highway 31 on the mauka side is Tedeschi Vineyards and the surrounding 20,000-acre 'Ulupalakua Ranch. This is the only commercial winery on the island of Maui. At the winery you can sample their various award-winning wines while enjoying a free tour. A famous pineapple...
Tagged: upcountry maui, wine, winery
Location: Southeast Maui
On your way to see one of the premier waterfalls on Maui you will cross over the Ala'alaula Stream just beyond mile marker 46. As you cross the bridge you will notice a small waterfall mauka (inland). It is nothing special at all, the best is yet to come at Wailua Falls.
On your way to see one of the premier waterfalls on Maui you will cross over the Ala'alaula Stream just beyond mile marker 46. As you cross the bridge you will notice a small waterfall mauka (inland). It is nothing special at all, the best is yet to come at Wailua Falls.
Tagged: hana highway, waterfalls
Location: Southeast Maui
You'll have to get out and stretch your legs to see this little beauty of a waterfall on the Hana Highway. Just before mile marker 43 you'll come to a bridge crossing the Pua'a Lu'u Stream. Cross the bridge and park at a pullout on the mauka side of the road. You'll have to cross the road to a...
You'll have to get out and stretch your legs to see this little beauty of a waterfall on the Hana Highway. Just before mile marker 43 you'll come to a bridge crossing the Pua'a Lu'u Stream. Cross the bridge and park at a pullout on the mauka side of the road. You'll have to cross the road to a...
Tagged: hana highway, trail, waterfalls
Location: Iao Valley and Central Maui
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum takes visitors step by step through the history of sugar, how it was made and how it shaped the Island of Maui. Located adjacent to the largest working sugar factory in Hawai'i, the 1,800 square foot museum houses artifacts, documents and photographs from the...
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum takes visitors step by step through the history of sugar, how it was made and how it shaped the Island of Maui. Located adjacent to the largest working sugar factory in Hawai'i, the 1,800 square foot museum houses artifacts, documents and photographs from the...
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