ALOHA IN MAUI

Hawaii's archipelago includes Maui, a stunning island that is a well-liked getaway spot in the Central Pacific.  Mount Haleakala, a long-dormant volcano that acts as the area's unofficial focal point, can be seen from a distance.  Pools, waterfalls, beaches, and greenery are connected by scenic routes, and many other islands are strewn nearby for easy day getaways and island hopping.

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Things To Do In Maui

Haleakala National Park

Photo by NOAA

With the largest dormant volcano in the world and more than a million visitors each year, Haleakala National Park is unquestionably among the greatest things to do in Maui or even in Hawaii. The Upcountry park, which spans a huge 30,000 acres, includes a lot of attractions that draw visitors the most for sightseeing or other activities. The summit of Haleakala National Park, a mountain peak so towering that you can see it from anywhere on the island, is the park's main attraction. It is accessible through Route 378, a twisting route that gets colder and colder as you travel, and is 10,000 feet above sea level.

To tackle this mountain, which has a low entry charge, you should begin at sunrise. When you reach the top of Haleakala National Park, you can descend into a sizable volcano mouth that occupies an area of 19 square miles. The crater has a desert-like atmosphere and offers lots of exciting photo opportunities. The Pipiwai Trail, Haleakala National Park's most well-known route, is a 4-mile roundtrip on sea level terrain and is another great area of the park. It takes a minimum of three hours to complete, or longer if you take advantage of the breathtaking photo possibilities, and takes you to fantastic locations like the Pools of 'Ohe'o and the Waimoku Falls!

Ho’okipa Beach Park

Photo by Mckinley Berg

Due to the tremendous waves at Ho'okipa Beach Park, which are perfect for a variety of activities, it is one of Maui's top destinations for tourists interested in water sports. It has held sporting events like the Red Bull and Aloha Classic surfing competitions, and being located at Mile 9 of the aforementioned Road to Hana makes it an ideal location for some sun-soaked fun. Unfortunately, the Ho'okipa Beach Park's waters are just too choppy to allow for any safe swimming.

But if the conditions are good, windsurfing, surfing, and snorkelling are all fantastic possibilities, in part because Hawaiian green sea turtles traverse the lovely coral reef formations below. The turtles occasionally go up onto the sand to rest when the sun sets. The lookout points in Ho'okipa Beach Park offer fantastic photo possibilities, and there are picnic tables where you may have a tasty food while basking in the Upcountry Maui heat.

The Heart of windsurfing is Ho'okipa. Professional windsurfing contests are held here, and on nearly every day with wind (most of the time), you can witness pros in action. Visitors to Ho'okipa can also enjoy a breathtaking setting while seeing the best play with the ocean in a way that only mortals could imagine.

If you're thinking about learning to surf or sail here, you better have the necessary skills, especially if the orange flags are out and the waves are big. Strong afternoon winds, rip currents, and shallow reef can swiftly seize control from overconfident beginners, even on smaller to average days. It's also wise for the inexperienced to thoroughly observe the ocean and the local surfers before joining. If you can't see the optimum entry and exit points, ask the security personnel how to return without hitting the reef or the rip.

Maui Ocean Centre

Maui Ocean Center

Any traveller to Hawaii who enjoys marine life needs to put visiting the Maui Ocean Centre on their bucket list. The facility was created to inform and entertain visitors while piquing their interest in learning more about the local underwater habitat and marine species. It is situated on Ma'alaea and is easily reachable from numerous places close by. Green turtles, reef fish, corals, and other marine life are housed in a variety of expertly built aquariums at the Ocean Centre. The comparatively tiny establishment features a variety of attractions inside, including a sizable glass tunnel where you can walk over and atop rays and sharks. Displays assist in explaining a variety of various facts, such as the habits and life cycles of the state-famous humpback whales.

The Open Ocean tunnel, which has a capacity of 750,000 gallons and is home to more than 2,000 fish, is probably the most popular part of the Ocean Centre. If you're feeling courageous, you can dive in and interact with the fish, or you can visit a touch pool for a less threatening up-close encounter. You can also choose to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, during which you can ask staff members any questions you may have about animal care and see feedings.

Diving and Snorkeling

Photo by Jeremy Bishop

The abundance of reefs and marine life habitats in Maui and Hawaii as a whole are well known. SCUBA diving and snorkelling are two of the top activities on Maui because of this. You'll have a lot of fun and enjoy some of the most breathtaking underwater "landscapes" with these activities! There is no shortage of businesses ready to take vacationers to the best maritime exploration locations. Wrasse, parrotfish, surgeonfish, and even the eponymously titled Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, or Rectangular Triggerfish, are among the fish you'll witness. 20% of the fish seen here are unique to this area of the world!

Whale Watching

Photo by Abigail Lynn

One of the most enjoyable things you can do when visiting Maui is whale watching. 10,000 or more humpback whales, mostly active between December and April, migrate from the Alaskan Gulf up to Hawaii between November and May. They give birth, nurse, and care for their calves here in the warm water before leaving when Alaska's winters end. The main location for whale viewing is at the Auau Channel, which is located between Lana'i and Maui.

Others observe from the coast or try to get up close and personal while scuba diving, while outrigger canoes, boats, paddleboards, kayaks, and even helicopters linger out to witness the magnificence. One of the island's tourist attractions is a celebration of this natural phenomenon.

The Maui Whale Festival has been taking place for just over forty years. In addition to providing music cruises and public access to the best whale watching locations, the festival educates the public about whales' situation and health.