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Honolua Bay: Located on the west side of Maui is one of the
most popular snorkeling and surfing locations. "The
Bay" as most locals call it
is full of sea life and coral, with the occasional school of dolphins. During the winter
season this is the place to be for the avid surfer, as its 5'-15' surf rolls in. During a
large winter swell the surf can be 15'+ and is definitely fun to watch, as only the very
experienced surfer will be surfing in these conditions.
Honokohau: Traveling north from Honolua bay will take you
on a scenic coastal drive through the Honokohau valley. The valley contains fruit trees
and lush vegetation. Driving further north along the road will bring you to the Kahakuloa
village. When traveling this road the scenery is spectacular, but please use caution as
the road is very narrow.
Iao Valley:
The Iao valley is located 3 miles from Wailuku
and is entrenched with Hawaiian history. The valley is home to the Iao needle which rises
over 2,000 feet and the Iao river which runs through the valley. When you arrive at the
Iao Valley you will notice paved trails that wind around exotic plants and trees while
heading towards the stream.
Hana:
Hana is located on the east side of the island and is
one of the most visited places on Maui. The trip is full of adventure and scenic
splendors. While traveling the road to Hana you will pass botanical gardens, lush tropical
forests, waterfalls and an occasional fruit stand. The town of Hana or "heavenly
Hana" as locals refer to it, contains a tranquil feeling with a small town charm. The
trip to Hana takes a full day and that is usually not enough to really enjoy the splendor
of this peaceful little town. Haleakala: Traveling upcountry will bring you to the worlds
largest dormant volcano, Haleakala or "house of the rising sun". This majestic
crater rises over 10,000 feet and offers views that can only be described as breathtaking.
Haleakala is a national park and provides a rangers station and an observation deck for
viewing this immense crater. When traveling down the crater road make sure you take in the
sites, as upcountry Maui offers many diverse and scenic locations. |
