The world-famous street to Hana is among the must-do experiences when visiting Maui. It may be overwhelming planning what to see on this iconic street journey when you’ve gotten restricted time. So we’ve rounded up all of the street to Hana stops that we did on Maui’s epic coastal drive. You don’t must see all the pieces (except you’ve gotten the time) so we’re right here that can assist you select what are the highest stops that you have to make.
The Street to Hana, aka The Hana Freeway, takes you from the surf city of Paia to the peaceable city of Hana. It’s simple to seek out the most effective stops on the street to Hana, all it’s good to do is comply with the mile markers. We have now included the mile marker for every cease on the Hana Freeway on this information. It’s a welcome addition to any Maui trip.
The Street To Hana
Most individuals make a day journey out of the street to Hana drive and start in Paia within the morning spending the remainder of the day working their means out to Hana City stopping alongside the best way. We as an alternative drove instantly out to Hana earlier than dawn to discover Hana City and its close by points of interest earlier than making our means again slowly within the afternoon. It was the most effective choice we made. We averted the visitors and had lots of the prime stops on the Street to Hana all to ourselves.
The Hana Freeway is among the hottest day trips on Maui, so it might get very busy quick. We advocate leaving early and driving on to the Swimming pools at O’he’o Gulch a part of Haleakala Nationwide Park which is about half-hour past Hana. Getting there early beats the crowds and you may hike the Pipiwai Path to Waimoku Falls in relative peace and quiet after which, you’ll be able to then spend the day slowly making your means again to Paia.
Beneficial Street To Hana Excursions
High Street to Hana Stops
Visitors on the street to Hana from Paia to Hana is plugged and stopped later within the day. Seeing the sights in reverse order, permits you to benefit from the viewpoints and waterfalls at your personal tempo. Plus, we discovered the views on the best way again, means higher than on the best way out as we have been on the suitable facet of the street with unobstructed views!
Top off Earlier than you Go away Paia
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Scorching Hana Freeway Tip
Earlier than heading out, seize some gourmand picnic lunches to take with you on the Street to Hana. The Hana Picnic Lunch Company places collectively lunch and breakfast in your street journey. Order the day earlier than 2 pm to be able to set out early within the morning. There are picnic tables alongside the route the place you’ll be able to cease to benefit from the extraordinary ocean views. Or you’ll be able to seize some banana bread and a espresso earlier than leaving and save lunch for when you arrive in Hana.
Notice: The espresso retailers and eating places don’t open till 7 am, so if you wish to decide up provides for the day, we advise doing it the night time earlier than and making a espresso out of your resort.
1. Paia City
Paia isn’t only a cease on the Hana Freeway, it’s a vacation spot unto itself. Situated on the North Shore of Maui, there are many issues to do in Paia to maintain you occupied. We recommend spending a few nights having fun with this surfer’s city. Ho’okipa Seashore Park is a good place to observe the world-class surfers and windsurfers and Baldwin Seashore is an attractive lengthy sandy seashore that may be a must-visit.
Making our base in Paia we stayed on the hip boutique resort, the Paia Inn, the place we woke early to make our approach to Hana. After selecting up a espresso at Paia Bay Espresso Bar and ordering a boxed lunch at CJ’s diner we have been on our means.
2. Haleakala Nationwide Park
As we talked about above we drove on to the top of the Street to Hana to start our street journey. Getting into the wrong way of the visitors.
The maps and guides could have Oheo Gulch (Seven Sacred Swimming pools) as your final cease on the street to Hana, however we prefer to be completely different, so that is the primary cease of our day.
Situated half-hour past Hana at Mile Marker 42, this department of Haleakala Nationwide Park is attractive. When you arrive, you’ll stroll the Pipiwai Path to a few of the most scenic points of interest on Maui. This lovely portion of the nationwide park homes a bamboo forest, the 400-foot-high Waimoku Falls, the Seven Sacred Swimming pools ( Oheo Gulch), and the Haleakala volcano. This was positively the spotlight of our street journey and we spent the vast majority of the morning right here.
It prices $30 per car to enter Haleakala Nationwide Park. This provides you entry to the nationwide park for 3 Days which incorporates the Haleakala Summit. So you may spend the day right here in the future, after which head to Upcountry Maui and catch the dawn on the Haleakala Summit the next day.
3. Pipiwai Path
The Pipiwai Path is a straightforward path stuffed with scenic views. The 4-mile mountain climbing path is an attractive scenic stroll that takes you thru large Banyan timber and an infinite bamboo forest earlier than you attain your ultimate vacation spot on the lovely and really excessive Waimoku Falls. In case you are into mountain climbing be certain that to take a look at our information Top 12 Hikes in Maui to Take your Breath Away for some nice options across the island.
4. Bamboo Forest
The bamboo forest was a spotlight of the path. We have now by no means seen such a pristine bamboo forest outdoors of Asia. The bamboo was dropped at Maui by Asian migrants engaged on pineapple farms to make use of as scaffolding. There’s a boardwalk that cuts via the forest and strolling trails placing you within the heart of this gorgeous scene. Make sure that to spend a little bit of time right here, it’s attractive and really uncommon to see.
5. Waimoku Falls
The tip of the path involves the 400-foot-high Waimoku Falls. It’s postcard-perfect for pictures. We advocate having an excellent pair of water sneakers or Tevas as you’ll be crossing streams. By arriving early, we shared the waterfall views with just one different particular person. It was really spectacular.
Notice: Obey the indicators to not get too near the falls. We noticed different folks ignoring it, however have heard that there have been deaths at these falls on account of falling rocks. It feels secure sufficient to take a look at, however it’s harmful.
6. Seven Sacred Swimming pools (Oheo Gulch)
The Seven Sacred Swimming pools (Also called the Swimming pools of ‘Ohe’o or Oheo Gulch) are one of many prime points of interest to see on Maui and they’re additionally positioned within the Nationwide Park. They’ll get very crowded, so it’s price getting there early. It’s a beautiful cascading steps waterfall. It’s a brief loop path of solely 1km.
Remember, the Seven Sacred Swimming pools Path is commonly closed on account of flooding and there have been deaths at Oheo Gulch obey the indicators and comply with the principles.
Upon getting completed up within the Nationwide Park it’s time to make your means again to Paia. We advocate stopping as a lot as attainable at any scenic lookout that you would be able to.
We stopped at lots of the waterfalls and scenic lookouts on the best way again and actually loved driving on this path. For one, we have been now on the suitable facet of the street to have the cliff views and two, we weren’t sitting in visitors till the night.
7. Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls is taken into account Maui’s most photographed waterfall and you may cease right here for some picture alternatives. It’s probably the most accessible waterfall on the street to Hana and it’s a beautiful cascade of 80 toes over a rocky jungle setting.
Wailua Falls is positioned a mile marker 45 in your means again from the Swimming pools of O’he’o. You may swim within the plunge pool beneath these waterfalls
8. Koki Seashore Park
Koki Seashore Park is a pleasant picture cease since it’s a combination of pink, black, and white sand. It’s not an acceptable swimming space because of the sturdy currents, however it’s a good picture cease for a scenic view. It’s positioned simply outdoors of Hana and is an effective spot to benefit from the gourmand picnic lunch that you just had packed earlier than leaving Paia.
The turn-off for Koki Seashore is positioned at Mile Marker 51.
9. Hamoa Seashore
Hamoa Seashore is that good crescent-shaped sandy seashore that everybody is on the lookout for. There’s a parking zone right here, that fills up quick and it’s a must to stroll down a set of stairs to get to the seashore. The seashore is owned by Hana Maui Resort, so you’ll be sharing it with company who’ve entry to all of the facilities. However there are restrooms open to most people. In case you keep the night time in Hana, it is a good seashore to spend a while at.
Hamoa Seashore is positioned at Mile Marker 50 and there’s a parking zone right here. The stroll down is steep so be ready when you have mobility points.
10. Hana City
By the point we obtained to Hana City (aptly nicknamed heavenly Hana), it was time for some meals. Hana is taken into account the “conventional Maui” feeling like a sleepy city you’d anticipate on the Hawaiian Islands. I think about that is what Paia was like a few many years in the past.
In case you resolve to spend the night time in or round Hana, it’s an excellent place to loosen up for the day. You may try the cultural heart, loosen up on the seashore or take pleasure in some downtime on the spa. There’s a picnic space the place you’ll be able to seize a chew to eat and loosen up by the water taking within the ocean views or you’ll be able to hit one of many eating places.
We grabbed snacks on the common retailer as an alternative of choosing a sit-down lunch. There was an excessive amount of to see and we didn’t need to waste time consuming. So with our automobile stocked once more with meals, we have been on our means. Each time we’re on a street journey, we’d like meals available.
11. Wai’anapanapa State Park
In a nutshell, Wai’anapanapa State Park is the place you get that basic picture of the Hana Freeway. With lovely scenic viewpoints and a black sand seashore, it’s a must-stop for no less than {a photograph}. There are some mountain climbing trails, caves, and a blowhole to discover right here.
It’s right here that you just’ll see the Pa’iloa, the basic black sand seashore of Maui. There’s a stairway main all the way down to the seashore the place you’ll be able to rise up shut with the sleek black pebbles lining the shore.
Notice: Wai’anapanapa State Park is positioned simply previous Mile Marker 32 and you have to make reservations to enter the State Park.
12. Hana Lava Tube
That is your likelihood to go inside a lava tube for those who’ve by no means been. The Hana Lava Tube was fashioned by lava flowing to the ocean for a two-year interval. Because the outer layer cooled, the lava continued to circulate inside making a tube. Give your self an hour to see it. It’s positively one of the crucial underrated stops on the Hana Freeway the place guests can discover the 0.3 miles on their very own to discover the caverns, stalagmites, and lava tubes.
- The Hana Lava Tube is positioned at Mile Marker 31 and the doorway payment is $15 per particular person for a self-guided tour. There are restrooms right here.
13. Hanawi Falls and Higher Waikani Falls
Two of the stops on the best way again which can be positioned earlier than midway to Hana are the Hanawi Falls and Higher Waikani Falls. You may hike to see them however simply be certain that to discover a secure parking spot that doesn’t block visitors.
The falls are positioned at Mile Markers 19 and 24 respecively.
Higher Waikani Falls
If you wish to cease at waterfalls, there are 18 alongside the Hana Freeway. Higher Waikani Falls is sometimes called the Three Bears with the papa, mama, and child bear waterfalls cascading at completely different lengths. You may go for a swim right here or simply loosen up on the boulders and benefit from the views of certainly one of Maui’s hottest waterfalls.
Hanawi Falls
Hanawi Falls may be considered from Hanawi Stream’s bridge, (one of many 80 bridges alongside the street to Hana). The cascade of Hanawi Falls drops 200 toes into the plunge pool beneath. The water is chilly right here so it isn’t one of many waterfalls to go swimming in.
Close by there may be the Nahiku Market place the place you may get some espresso, tacos, sorbet, and different snacks that you would be able to take pleasure in below the shade.
14. Midway to Hana Stand
The street to Hana is brief. In case you depart early within the morning and drive instantly, you may be via it in 90 minutes. However for those who take your time, you could be prepared for a relaxation cease and a brief snack by the point you get to mile marker 17. One other nice street journey within the US is 17 Mile Drive in California.
This little store is understood for its banana bread made out of native bananas. In addition they promote Maui’s favourite “shave ice,” ice cream, and different snack bar favorites. There’s even an atm for those who discover you’re operating brief on money. There’s a little picnic space the place you sit below the shade to take pleasure in your ice cream too. If you wish to attempt one other nice banana bread try Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread which is about 4. miles earlier than you attain Midway to Hana.
15. Ke’anae Arboretum
What is nice about this cease on the Hana Freeway is that it’s free. The principle attraction on the Ke’anae Arboretum is the rainbow eucalyptus timber. We thought the Eurcaplytus timber of Maui have been the best factor. They’re an invasive species imported from Asia, however you’ll be able to’t assist however cease to take photographs. They’re eye-catching. It’s a brief path so it gained’t take up an excessive amount of time on the Hana Freeway to see them.
16. Honomanu Bay
If you wish to see one other black sand seashore it may be carried out at Honomanu Bay. This isn’t a preferred cease on the Hana Freeway, so you’ll find fewer folks right here if you’re on the lookout for a spot with out crowds.
Situated at Mile Marker 14, Honomanu Bay is a lush shoreline of Maui the place elements of Jurrasic Park have been filmed. We snapped a shot of the coast from a helicopter. This can be a cease on the Hana Freeway that you just’ll need to do solely when you have time as you’ll be able to’t drive down except you’ve gotten a 4X4. So you’ll need to hike.
17. Backyard of Eden Arboretum
When driving the Hana Freeway, it’s simple to seek out the stops on the street as there are mile markers all alongside the street. The Maui Backyard of Eden is positioned on Mile Marker 10. There are 2 1/2 miles of maintained strolling trails and you may see the Puohokamoa waterfalls from the Backyard of Eden. It ought to take out about an hour.
There’s a cost of $15 to get into the Backyard of Eden however it’s price it if you wish to see the flora of the island. There’s an outdated mango tree, and strolling trails via the immaculately stored gardens. , so be sure to have the time to essentially discover the gardens.
18. Canyoning at Rappel Maui at Backyard of Eden
If you wish to do one thing adventurous in Maui, Rappel Maui is positioned within the Backyard of Eden the place you’ll be able to ebook a full-day tour to rappel down Puohokamoa Waterfall. We’ve rappelled down a waterfall and it’s wildly enjoyable!
19. Twin Falls
Twin falls is one other waterfall cease on the street to Hana. There are the decrease falls and the higher falls and it’s a brief one-mile hike making it an simply accessible waterfall for everybody to take pleasure in. It’s an excellent place for a dip in one of many swimming pools. We didn’t go for a swim however you’ll be able to swim there. There’s additionally a farm stand the place you should buy snacks and smoothies.
Twin Falls is positioned at mile marker 2 and there’s a parking zone that’s restricted. There’s solely room for 50 vehicles at Twin Falls, so when driving out on the street to Hana, we advocate stopping right here instantly as soon as you permit Paia as a result of there’s a good likelihood you gained’t get a parking spot within the parking zone and can miss it. There is no such thing as a parking on the street to Hana.
20. Ho’Okipa Lookout
We talked about Ho’Okipa Lookout as one of many issues to do in Paia. However when driving the street to Hana, it is a nice cease for sundown on the best way again. Situated simply outdoors of Paia on the Hana Freeway is Ho’okipa Seashore Park. It is among the greatest spots on the island for sundown and an excellent place to observe the professionals at work.
You may’t miss it since you’ll see all of the windsurfers taking pictures via the water as you method. The waves are large right here because of the proper waves that break on its north shore. If you’re going to discover ways to Kite surf or windsurf don’t go right here. That is for professionals solely. Do what we did and go to Kahului Seashore as an alternative.
21. Paia Fish Market
It’s been a protracted day. (no less than if you’re nuts like us) and meal time. The most effective locations to eat in Paia is the Paia Fish Market. Seize a plate of Mahi Mahi at this native favourite and reminisce in regards to the superb belongings you noticed at the moment on the Hana Freeway.
The place to Keep on the Street to Hana
There are only some inns in Hana for those who resolve to remain the night time which is a good thought to permit extra time to discover. The lodging on this facet of Maui as it’s extra of rugged and distant, however you’ll be able to examine VRBO for trip leases within the space like this lovely stay in Hana.
We recommend leaving early to beat the visitors. The Street to Hana can develop into overcrowded shortly. If in case you have two days, we advocate taking the total two days as there are many websites to see! There are a couple of inns in Hana, we advise the Hana Maui Resort: Check rates and availability
We stayed at the Paia Inn in Paia and it was fabulous. It’s positioned on the seashore and is inside strolling distance of lots of the prime Paia points of interest. The boutique resort has a hip vibe and provides yoga courses, contemporary Kona espresso, and stylish rooms.
Fast Ideas For Driving The Hana Freeway
- Make sure that to choose up The Street to Hana CD at any memento store in Maui. Flip it on in Paia and comply with their suggestions as you go. It performs some native music and it’s fairly entertaining besides.
- Cease in Paia to choose up a field lunch at CJ’s Diner.
- Go away early, the roads are completely free and away from visitors within the morning and also you’ll have the freeway all to your self.
- Pack further water.
- Make sure that to have sturdy water sneakers with an excellent grip for the waterfall trails.
- We recommend taking 2 days to essentially discover the Hana Freeway, one isn’t sufficient to see all the pieces. There are lodging in Hana.
- Drive on to Hana stopping just for a couple of of the waterfall and scenic ocean views to be able to get to the park earlier than the crowds.
- Permit no less than 2 to three hours within the park to discover the mountain climbing trails and make it out to the waterfalls.
- As soon as you’re completed within the park, make your means slowly again alongside the freeway stopping in any respect the spots you missed on the best way out.
- Cease on the black sand seashore in your means again to Hana from the park to see the locals picnicking and browsing.
- We discovered the freeway to be a extra scenic drive on the best way again to Paia so take pleasure in your afternoon.
- Pay particular consideration to the one-lane bridges, they are often difficult on winding roads.
About The Hana Freeway
Maui’s Hana Freeway is taken into account one of many world’s great coastal drives and probably the most lovely drive in Hawaii. beginning in Paia and ending simply previous the city of Hana. It is just 45 miles (72 km) to Hana from Paia, however the drive can take a whole day while you cease in any respect the attractive sights alongside the best way. Learn extra: The Most Amazing Facts About Hawaii
The twisting street to Hana is stuffed with 600 hairpin turns crossing 59 bridges. The slim street clings to the facet of excessive sea cliffs and also you typically come face-to-face with oncoming visitors.
It’s not really helpful for somebody who shouldn’t be used to driving, so for those who don’t have plenty of expertise behind the wheel, we advise taking a tour of the Hana Highway as an alternative of driving it your self. However for those who prefer to drive, and don’t thoughts one-lane bridges, get your self a cool automobile rental and hop on this street for an attractive day in Maui.
To get to Hana from Paia you’ll really take highways 36 and 360. However the Hana Freeway sounds a lot cooler. We hopped on Freeway 36 in the direction of Hana after which after 9.5 miles, we turned onto freeway 360 to Hana.
In some sources, you would possibly learn in regards to the Kaihalulu Crimson Sand Seashore. This culturally delicate space is on personal property and is off-limits to guests. Please respect the posted indicators and don’t go to Crimson Sand Seashore.
The Finest Tip for Driving the Hana Freeway
The perfect tip for driving the street to Hana is to b-line it to Hana after which drive again slowly in the wrong way. We drove on to O’he’o Gulch very first thing within the morning. It’s simply previous the city of Hana which we placed on our listing to cease at on the best way again. After exploring the paths and waterfalls, we then made our means slowly again in the direction of Paia for the remainder of the day.
It was an excellent alternative as we didn’t have to take a seat in visitors. Plus we had the Pipiwai Path to the waterfalls and thru the bamboo forest all to ourselves. We have been grateful for our alternative and felt fairly pleased with our choice once we noticed the lengthy strains of vehicles on the opposite facet of the street as we drove in the wrong way of all of the visitors.
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