MAUI TOP 10 TO DO:
(In no particular
order)
Take in Sunrise at Haleakala:
World’s largest dormant volcano, 10,023 foot summit
Make sure the weather forecast is good with no clouds,
866-944-5025 (weather forecast); dress in layers
Plan on leaving real early in the AM, 1 hour to get to the
bottom and 2hrs to make it up the windy road
Entire island of Manhattan would fit inside of the crater!
http://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm
http://www.gohawaii.com/maui/regions-neighborhoods/upcountry-maui/haleakala-national-park
Visit Upcountry Maui:
Vineyards, ranches and farms flank the side of the Haleakala
- The old country
Makawao- A Paniolo town!
Once a rough and tumble cowboy town now a lively mix of a general store,
health fine art , restaurants, and a collection of boutiques.
Kula – Areas between Pukalani and Lower Haleakala Crater
Pa’ia – Historic Plantation Town (bohemian North Shore beach town) Last town before the 50 miles drive to
Hana! Great place to stroll up and down
the street
Stroll down Front Street in Lahaina
Walk down Front Street to see the shops and galleries ; Friday Night – Art
Gallery tours!
Dan’s Greenhouse to see the birds and potbellied pigs!
Banyan Tree –one of the largest in the world, imported from
India in 1873 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1st
Christian Mission. 60 feet tall and 200
feet wide. Art fairs held here.
dansgreenhouse.com/
Drive the Road to Hana:
42 miles of curves, coastline roads; 617 turns and 56 one
lane bridges
Don’t rush, enjoy the stops along the way.
Visit the Hana Cultural Center & Museum
Roundtrip can take 6 hours from Kaanapali!
www.hanaculturalcenter.org/
Visit Wailea:
Home of world class hotels and beaches.
Across from Molikini Crater
http://www.gohawaii.com/maui/regions-neighborhoods/south-maui/wailea
http://www.molokinimaui.com/molokini-crater-maui.php
Snorkel the Reefs of Maui
See section on Snorkeling in Welcome Package
http://www.maui-vacation.net/snorkelmap.html
Take in the Sunset from the Plantation Restaurant-
Kapalua Golf Center
Spectacular view of Molokini Island and the channel
Serene location above the 18th hole at Kapalua
http://www.theplantationhouse.com/
Iao Needle:
Nice hike on the other side of the island. Lush greens of Maui in a secluded valley
entrance.
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, the 2,250-foot
stone pillar covered in green, is a basaltic core that has survived eons of
swirling water. 'Iao Valley
is a peaceful lush area with easy hikes, exotic tropical plants, and clear,
natural pools. The ridge-top lookout offers a fantastic view of the valley and
Kahului Harbor
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/html/sites/iao_valley_state_park.html
http://www.gohawaii.com/maui/regions-neighborhoods/central-maui/iao-valley-state-park.
Maui Aquarium:
More than 60 exhibits emulate the animal's habitat in the
natural ocean, including the Underwater Journey where you can experience a
tunnel that offers a 240-degree view of marine life in a 750,000-gallon open
ocean tank. Lots of local
fish to see and the naturalists are great to listen to about ocean and reef
conservation. A nice opportunity to
learn about the waters surrounding the island before you put on your snorkeling
gear!
http://www.mauioceancenter.com/
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