What Can I Do On
Maui?
Swimming,
snorkeling, surfing, hiking and camping, helicopter tours, scuba
diving, sailing, fishing, biking, whale watching and golf.
As with the other
Hawaii islands the beaches on Maui are one of the favorite
attractions. Visitors can choose from the long, undeveloped beaches
such as Big Beach (also called THE Beach) and
Kealia, or family
oriented beaches like Kama'ole 1, Kama'ole 2 or Kama'ole 3 or the
developed beaches lined with high rise hotels - such as
Kaanapali
Beach.
Two world class
windsurfing beaches are located at
Kanaha Beach Park in north
central Maui and the nearby Ho'okipa Beach Park. The unique black
sand beaches of Hawaii can be found in Makena and the
Waianapanapa
State Park near
Hana.
Snorkeling and suba
diving enthusiasts will head for the off-shore island of Molokini
and its waters of incredible clarity. Tours will take you to this
pristine State Marine Life and Bird Conservation District. During
summer, Honolua Bay on the north side of the island, and
Waianapanapa
State Park on the east coast are also excellent locations for
divers.
The popular Haleakala
National Park can be explored by car, bike or on foot. Drive to
the top on a clear morning to view the awesome sunrise. Hikers will
find numerous trails to experience solitude and scenic vistas, or take
guided hikes to get an experts guidance and insight. Many companies
offer a combination of a sunset tour to the crater and mountain bike
trips DOWN Mt. Haleakala. Even though the trip is 26 miles, you will
only have to pedal a quarter of a mile.
The waters around Maui
are now a whale sanctuary, so be on the lookout for humpback whales
between December and May when they migrate. Lahaina
is a historic whaling village and now home to art galleries and restaurants.
Visit the Whalers Village Museum or sit below the Banyan tree with branches
and leaves that spread out over two-thirds of an acre. The Lahaina
Kaanapali Railroad, also called the Sugar Cane Train, is both an
attraction and a means of transportation between Lahaina and Puukolii.
The small town of Hana
is in East Maui and the road
to Hana is in itself a tourist attraction. The 40 mile route will
take approximately 3 hours due to heavy traffic and a 15 mph speed limit
around many curves. Hana's climate is different from the rest of the
island since the town faces the easterly trade winds which brings moisture
to the surrounding mountains.
Popular swimming
spots are at Ohe'o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools), Hana Beach Park and
Kaihalulu Beach, also known as Red Sand Beach. Take a hike up the Pipiwai Trail to the 400 foot
Waimoku Falls.
Iao Valley State
Park in central Maui is home to the 1200 foot Iao Needle. The peak
overlooks Iao stream and is an ideal attraction for easy hiking,
however an early start is recommended since the needle is often
covered in clouds.
Makawao, on the
midslope of Haleakala Crater, shares it's cowboy (paniola) past with
a lively artistic community. Kaanapali is located north of Lahaina
and is a master-planned community and a center of the islands
luxury hotels and resorts,
golf, entertainment and fine dining.
What
Maui Accommodation Will I Find?
The majority of
Maui accommodation is located at Lahaina, Kaanapali and Wailea and beckons
the visitor looking for that once in a lifetime vacation.
Maui has
the greatest concentration of luxury resorts and up-market
golf courses and the most condominium
developments of all the Hawaii islands. Visitors looking for
vacation rentals, guest cottages, B&B's and intimate inns are also
catered for.
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When Is The Best Time On
Maui?
Maui is a year
round destination, blessed with an equitable climate throughout the
year without major changes in temperature. However, the island does
get rain, and lots of it, except for the high mountain regions.
Heavy rain storms
occur most frequently in the period between October and March.
These storms bring heavy rain and are sometimes accompanied by
strong winds. The storms may occur when a cold front passes from
west to east across the island.
For detailed
weather forecasts visit the Hawaiian Islands
National
Weather Service Forecast website.
Getting To
Maui & Getting Around?
Kahului is the
commercial hub and main airport for Maui, providing inter-island
services to and from the other island airports. Several major US
carriers provide non stop service from the mainland.
There is a
public bus
service on Maui as well as several
shuttle services that operate from the
Kahului Airport to South
Maui and West Maui and within the resort strips at Kaanapali and
Wailea.
Renting a car remains the best
option to see the best that Maui has to offer and the
convenience is well worth the expense. For something different, try
a Harley Davidson motor cycle, scooter or moped to get around the
island.
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