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Road to Hana
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The winding road to Hana is one of Maui's most popular day tours. The best way to really enjoy this region is by spending at least one night in Hana. By doing so, you will be able to enjoy the most spectacular sights in the early morning with the best light and least crowds. The alternative is to take a small group tour with one of the sightseeing companies and sit back and enjoy the scenery.
The slow road to Hana starts about 30 miles north of Hana Village and winds its way up and around a succession of verdant tropical valleys. Along the way are several scenic lookouts and waterfalls but most of the beauty along this stretch is the winding road itself. If you enjoy driving and can afford a convertible, hire one - this road is for you!
Hana Village has several of its own attractions if the weather is nice, including a red sand beach and the rugged coast and black sand beach of Waianapanapa State Park. But the greatest attractions lie to the south of Hana around Kipahulu Reserve. Here, several outstanding waterfalls cascade right alongside the road including Wailua Falls (as featured in Jurassic Park) and the seven pools of Ohea gulch. Inland from Oheo gulch is an enchanting trail into the rainforest culminating in a stroll through the whispering bamboo forests. Although it is possible to drive on along the remote south coast, there is no access to the south coast resorts of Makena or Kihei so few do so, instead returning along the scenic road home from Hana.
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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
3) -
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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