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Haleakala National Park
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The desert landscape of Haleakala National Park is an eerie abut spellbinding region in the heart of Maui. Haleakala is the worlds largest dormant volcano, last erupting in the late 1800's. Standing almost 10,000 feet high, Haleakala offers fantastic views of its 3000 feet deep cinder with several other volcanic peaks within its crater. Most people arrive very early in the morning to watch the stunning sun rises over the west maui mountains, but the best way to experience this landscape is camping in the park headquarters. There are miles upon miles of open trails within the park which make for excellent trekking absorbing the serenity of the surreal landscape and observing some unique fauna including the impressive tall Silversword plant and the nene or Hawaiian wild goose. Haleakala has an alpine climate and early mornings can be very cold, so warm winter clothes are essential, and a good sleeping bag if you plan to camp overnight.
Downhill bicycle tours are extremely popular and pass through several climatic zones as you whistle down the winding slopes through rural upcountry Maui and the historical town of Makawao all the way down to the coast - that's some 10,000 feet trip!
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Our top maui travel attractions are:
1) - Whale Watching
Nov-May; calving late Jan-Mar; excellent viewing from coast
2) - Historical Lahaina Town
charming seaside town; art galleries; restaurants
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Haleakala Crater
sunrise; hiking trails; mountain biking
4) - Road to Hana and Kipahulu Reserve
tropical rainforest; valleys; waterfalls;
5) - Snorkelling Molokini
snorkelling and scuba diving
6) - Molokai and Lanai
sailing and day trips to offshore islands
7) - North Coast Road and Iao Valley
spectacular coastal views, ancient heiau, farming village
Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:
Cook Islands Activities Guide
Fiji Activities Guide
Samoa Activities Guide
Tonga Activities Guide
Tahiti Activities Guide
Hawaii Activities Guide
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