Botanical
Gardens | Landmarks
| Museums | Historical
Sites | Waterfalls
| dKepaniwai Heritage Gardens |
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Located in the lush 'Iao Valley, Kepaniwai
Park's Heritage Gardens was established in 1952 as a showcase for Maui's
diverse heritage... |
| dAhihi Kinau Bay and Nature Preserve |
Ahihi Marine Preserve encompasses all the
shoreline from Ahihi Bay to La Perouse Bay. This is a private, secluded
scuba and snorkel paradise with some of the clearest waters in Maui...
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| dBaily House Museum |
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Originally the museum was a missionary home
built in 1833 for Edward and Caroline Bailey. The house was built in
the royal compound of King Kahekili, the last king of Maui. The buildings
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| dBellstone |
This large volcanic rock sitting on the
side of the road has an unusual capability - it sounds like a bell when
struck in the right spot. There are several such stones throughout the
islands... |
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| dBlack Rock |
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This large, black lava rock divides Ka'anapali
Beach in half. Snorkeling around the rock is legendary. The rock is
almost completely encrusted in coral with a large assortment of ... |
| dOneuli Beach and Red Hill Area |
Oneuili means "dark sand" and
the sand of this beach is actually cinder from volcanic eruptions. This
beach is great for exploring the geological aspects of Maui. A nearby
trail leads to... |
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| dCharles Lindburg's Grave |
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The famed aviator, Charles Lindbergh, lived
his last days on the lush Hana coast. Today he lies at rest on the serene
grounds of the Palapala Ho'omau Church in beautiful Kipahulu... |
| dDragons Teeth |
| Makalua-puna Point was created
from one of the last lava flows on Maui. However, the lava here is a
little different from the rest of the lava on Maui - it is much lighter,
denser, and fine-grained... |
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| dHaleki'i and Pihana Heiaus |
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Haleki'i and Pihanakalani Heiau are two
of Maui's most accessible archeological sites. The lava foundation is
the remains of these ancient heiaus, or Hawaiian temples, originally
built in 1240. On occasion,... |
| dHelio Koaeloa Memorial Cross |
This small cross stands among lush vegetation
beside Paihi Falls. The cross is a memorial to Helio Koaeloa, one of
the earliest... |
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| d'Iao Valley Needle |
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The lovely, deep valley of 'Iao features
the 'Iao Needle, a natural rock pinnacle presiding over the 'Iao stream
and surrounded by the walls of the Pu'u Kukui Crater. Once used as a
natural altar... |
| dKaulanapueo Church |
This quaint, Protestant church was established
in 1853 and has been continually in use ever since. Restored with... |
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| dKaupo Store |
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Kaupo is a little fishing town located on
the rugged and desolate coastline of South Maui. It is home to magnificent... |
| dKeawala'i Congregational Church |
Founded in 1832 and built in 1855, this
rural church sits on a tranquil oceanside site in the town of Makena.
The walls... |
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| dLa Perouse Bay |
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Located in the 'Ahihi Kina'u Natural Area
Reserve, this bay is a protected by state law. The entrance to the water... |
| dMakena Landing |
Four beaches along Makena Road surround
this beautiful south shore bay and are often referred to as Makena Beach... |
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| dMaui Arts and Cultural Center |
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From music to dance to visual arts to childrens
programs, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center prides itself on its diversity
and variety. The center... |
| dMokulua Church |
Located after the "official" end
of the Hana Highway, Mokulau is a small, southeastern coastal town.
This tiny, coral-walled church... |
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| dO'heo Gulch Pools (a.k.a. Seven Sacred Pools) |
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A series of lovely waterfalls and tranquil
pools flow through the O'heo Gulch and into the ocean nearby. The Pipiwai
Streams feeds... |
| dOlowalu Petroglyphs |
In ancient times, the only means man had
to record his thoughts was to scratch pictures onto rock. The soft lava
found here... |
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| dWaianapanapa Caves |
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Wai'anapanapa is "glistening waters"
in Hawaiian. But these waters once ran red when King Ka'akea brutally... |
| dAlaalaula Bridge and Stream |
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Hundreds of streams, drainage ditches and
subsequent waterfalls flow through the rainforest of eastern Maui. The
52-mile... |
| dBlack Rock |
This large, black lava rock divides Ka'anapali
Beach in half. Snorkeling around the rock is legendary. The rock is
almost completely encrusted in coral with a large assortment of ... |
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| dOneuli Beach and Red Hill Area |
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Oneuili means "dark sand" and
the sand of this beach is actually cinder from volcanic eruptions. This
beach is great for exploring the geological aspects of Maui. A nearby
trail leads to... |
| dDragons Teeth |
Makalua-puna Point was created from one
of the last lava flows on Maui. However, the lava here is a little different
from the rest of the lava on Maui - it is much lighter, denser, and
fine-grained... |
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| dHaleakala Crater |
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Haleakala is an active, but not currently
erupting, volcano that last released its fury in 1790. Over 200 years
later the land surrounding the lava flow is still barren. The summit
rises 10,023 feet... |
| dIao Valley Needle |
The lovely, deep valley of 'Iao features
the 'Iao Needle, a natural rock pinnacle presiding over the 'Iao stream
and surrounded by the walls of the Pu'u Kukui Crater. Once used as a
natural altar... |
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| dKahakuloa Head |
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This 636-foot high hill is situated on a
point east of the sleepy town of Kahakuloa. Part of this this hill is
called Kahekili's Leap. The 18th Century Maui king... |
| dKahana Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary |
Once a royal fishpond, Kanaha Pond State
Wildlife Sanctuary is an important breeding are for three endangered
Hawaiian birds... |
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| dKihei Boat Landing |
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This small boat harbor offers a safe place
to launch a boat... |
| dLahaina Town |
| Lahaina may, at first glance,
seem like just another seashore town. But this lovely and pictureque
city is full of life... |
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| dMcGregor Point Light Beacon |
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McGregor Point Lookout near Ma'alaea is
a great vantage point for seeing humpback whales from land. The lighthouse... |
| dNakalele Blow Hole |
| The drive from Kapalua, around
Nakalele Point and on to Wailuku is extraordinary. Nakalele Blowhole
is the result of... |
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| dNakalele Point and Lookout |
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You can hike to the point and down the hill
to the magnificent blowhole below the beacon or just watch the spectacular
site from several lookouts... |
| dO'heo Gulch Pools (a.k.a. Seven Sacred Pools) |
A series of lovely waterfalls and tranquil
pools flow through the O'heo Gulch and into the ocean nearby. The Pipiwai
Streams feeds... |
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| dOld Kahakuloa Village |
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Traveling along the West Coast is one of
the most scenic drives on the island. Past the Nakelele Blowhole and
the Olivine Pools, Highway 340... |
| dBaily House Museum |
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Originally the museum was a missionary home
built in 1833 for Edward and Caroline Bailey. The house was built in
the royal compound of King Kahekili, the last king of Maui. The buildings
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| dHumpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary |
One of only 13 national Marine Sanctuaries,
its goal is to promote research, education and long-term monitoring
of the endangered humpback whale and its habitat... |
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| dMaui Arts and Cultural Center |
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From music to dance to visual arts to childrens
programs, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center prides itself on its diversity
and variety. The center... |
| dSugar Museum |
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
provides education about the early years of plantation life and how
and why... |
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| dAlaalaula Bridge and Stream |
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Hundreds of streams, drainage ditches and
subsequent waterfalls flow through the rainforest of eastern Maui. The
52-mile... |
| dBlue Angel Falls |
| One of the most popular and
gorgeous falls in Hawaii. The falls are located right on the boulder
beach a few feet from the ocean. The falls enter a deep, clear pool
called "Blue Pool"... |
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| dHaipuaena Falls |
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Another picturesque waterfall and pool on
the Road to Hana! There is a larger fall upstream but the hike is slippery,
even on dry days, and probably not worth the risk... |
| dHanawi Falls |
The long and winding Hanawi Stream flows
9 miles to the ocean and exhibits numerous falls along the way. The
stream is... |
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| dLower Makamakaole Falls |
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A refreshing site on this dry side of the
island, the beauty of Lower Makamakaole Falls can easily be seen from
the highway. Etching it's... |
| dLower Puohokamoa Falls |
| This stunning waterfall is
just a few feet off the Hana Highway. The 20-foot fall empties into
a deep, slippery pool. A sheltered... |
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| dMakapipi Falls |
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One of the most unusual falls along the
road to Hana is Makapipi Falls. The Hana Highway crosses over... |
| dO'heo Gulch Pools (a.k.a. Seven Sacred Pools) |
A series of lovely waterfalls and tranquil
pools flow through the O'heo Gulch and into the ocean nearby. The Pipiwai
Streams feeds... |
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| dPaihi Roadside Waterfall |
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This fabulous waterfall is an easy one to
view as it is located right beside the road. A small cross stands among
lush ... |
| dPua'a-Lu'u Falls |
Another lovely waterfall, Pua'a-Lu'u, is
located right under the highway bridge with an easy walk to the falls.
It is a great place... |
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| dThree Bears Falls (a.k.a. Upper Waikani Falls) |
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Three Bears Falls, also known as Upper Waikani
Falls, is a very popular waterfall along this portion of the highway.
It is also the upper... |
| dUpper and Lower Puohokamoa Falls |
Several waterfalls grace this stream Lower
Puohokamoa Falls is a stunning, 20-foot waterfall located just a few
feet... |
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| dWaikamoi Falls |
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There are several waterfalls along the Waikamoi
Stream. This smaller waterfall is located just off the highway... |
| dWailua Falls |
A truly impressive water along Hana Highway
is Wailua Falls. The water drops 200-feet down a sharp cliff that is
surrounded... |
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| dWailuaki Falls Bridge |
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This stream may be dry if there hasn't been
much rain recently as the water is diverted from the stream into irrigation
tunnels. But... |
| dWaimoku Falls |
The final destination of the Pipiwai Trail
is the fantastic Waimoku Falls. This gigantic waterfall drops 400-feet
down a sheer lava rock wall into a boulder-strewn pool... |
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