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The Road to Hana is the crown-jewel of Hawaii driving tours. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools.

General Geographic Area: Road to Hana Maui

In a nutshell: The Road to Hana is the crown-jewel of Hawaii driving tours. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools. Minuses: If you get car-sick, there are going to be 600 opportunities to review your breakfast. Sound-bite: “600 turns?!? More like one 50-mile-long turn…”

Just exactly where “The Road to Hana” begins and where it ends is subject to some debate. For my guide purposes, I usually start in the North Shore around Twin Falls and end at what we call Haleakala’s Back Side (a bit past Hana.)

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Planning Your Visit

“The adventure is in the journey” may be cliché, but it is also said that every cliché harbors a kernel of truth. Driving to Hana is not a commute, or even the means to an end – the drive is an adventure in and of itself. No matter how many times I have driven this road, (including the few times …

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What You Should Bring

Drinking water & snacks Sunscreen Swimwear Towel Clothing & shoes that you can get dirty Shoes with good traction Change of clothing Optional: Mosquito repellant Optional: Hiking gear for longer hikes Convenience tip: Mana Foods in Paia opens at 8am and is among the most economical (and healthy) places to stock up on drinks, snacks and prepared foods on the …

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Browse snippets Helele’ike’oha Falls (aka Blue Pool)

Access is closed to the public.

Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside

Restrooms, covered picnic tables and a small waterfall with plunge pool.

Wailua

A sleepy taro-farming town with an historic church and impressive view of the enormous…

Kaumahina State Wayside

Toilets, tables, a couple trails and a great view.

Haipua’ena Falls

An easily accessible waterfall and pool, but not a standout.

Ching’s Pond

Perfect for the pathological cliff-diver seeking an impressive photo!

Wailua Valley State Wayside

Blink and you miss it!

Waikamoi Nature Trail

Good for non-hikers. A nice quick-stop that many will appreciate.

Lower Puohokamoa Falls

Extreme hikers can take a treacherous hike to a spectacular views and pool at the base.

Ke’anae Arboretum

A six acre arboretum and botanical garden with many unique specimens.

Wailua Falls

Wailua Falls is a stunning side-of-the road ~80' waterfall and plunge pool.

Jaws Surf Break (aka Pe’ahi)

When the North Shore surf is big, Jaws is gigantic.

Honomanu Bay

A picturesque bay, and your first option for ocean goodness on the Road to Hana since…

Ke’anae Peninsula

An old Hawaiian village sits on a dramatic finger of lava.

Pa’ia Town

An unassuming hub of the North Shore community, Paia Town has great restaurants,…

Nemo Falls

A beautiful, little known waterfall and pool.

Ho’okipa Beach Park

World-renowned windsurfing destination, easy pull-up lookout, often dramatic and impressive…

Upper Waikani Falls (Three Bears)

A sweet ~70' drive-up triple waterfall and plunge pool.

Red Sand Beach

Red Sand Beach, or Kaihalulu Beach in Hawaiian, a dramatic and beautiful hidden cove in any…

Bamboo Forest (Na’ili’ili Haele)

Na'ili'ili Haele Stream & Waterfalls (aka "Bamboo Forest")

Wailua & Ke’anae Valley Hike

An easy 30-minute hike can turn into a spectacular multi-hour moderately easy-going hiking…

Waikamoi Stream & Waterfalls

A drive-up stop, one waterfall and pool are right next to the road.

Waioka Pond (Venus Pool)

Among East Maui's most spectacular natural pools, situated in rugged and scenic coastline.

Twin Falls

Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to…

Kahanu Garden & Pi’ilanihale Heiau

National Tropical Botanical Garden and the largest heiau in Hawai'i

The Back Side of Haleakala

If you like the road less traveled, continuing on past Hana around Haleakala is an…

Koki Beach Park

Scenic beach park with much cultural significance. Sand and ocean conditions vary greatly…

Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls

The Pipiwai Trail cuts though an immense and unforgettable bamboo forest

Wai’anapanapa State Park

Spectacular views of rugged shoreline, sea arches, black sand beach, and more.

Hamoa Beach

A beautiful crescent beach with a reliable surf break.

Pools of ‘Ohe’o (Seven Sacred Pools)

Beautiful waterfalls and pools in an absolutely stunning setting.