Top things to do in Maui, Hawaii

October 05, 2018

Top things to do in Maui, Hawaii

Hello again readers 👋

Following my food guide in Maui/Oahu, here're the top things we did in Maui (based on our preference), in no particular order. Enjoy ~

Halaekala national park summit

This is probably one of my fav things to do in Maui - the sunrise view was so AMAZING 💛

Go online to make reservations for entry/parking to view the sunrise. Book EARLY and remember to check the sunrise timing for that day!

Ho'okipa lookout - near Paia town

Road to Hana

Not a great journey for someone with motion sickness & requires great driving skills 😏; otherwise many MANY beautiful waterfalls along the way!

Na’ili’ili haele waterfall / Bamboo forest (mile #6.7)

1st fall was easy to get to, but the 2nd one requires some climbing - the waterfall was gorgeous though (photo below):

Road to hana - Rainbow Eucalyptus tree

Road to hana - Upper Waikani falls/3 bears (mile #19)

Trail that leads down to base of waterfall located on far side of the bridge, really slippery!

Road to hana - Wainapanapa state park (mile #32)

Black sand beach - because we camped there (reserve online), we managed to catch the sunrise 💓

Small cave located at the right side of the beach:

We took a short hike to the other side, path is really rocky though.

Red sand beach - this is just a short drive down from Wainapanapa state park, get directions

Note: park at the end of Uakea rd, walk across the Hana community center field look for a tiny dirt trail on the right side.

Road to hana - Wailau falls (mile #44.8)

We stopped by so many falls on Road to hana that I'm kind of lost what're the names of each falls 😂 This one's really easy to as it's best viewed from the bridge:

could still get closer if you want to 😎

Road to hana - Pipiwai trail (mile #42)

Be prepared for a long hike, Round trip is around 4miles, some rocky and muddy path. You'll pass by the first Makahiku falls, a really big banyan tree, just keep walking & finally be greeted with the beautiful bamboo forest & majestic Waimoku falls! More info here

South Maui

Makena landing point - snorkelling

Water was really clear given that there was a tropical storm coming during the time that we were there. Also saw lots of turtles, in the water & on the shore 🐢

Note: We also tried La perouse bay (having read that its one of the best snorkelling place in Maui), however the waves were too HUGE & it was too dangerous to get out there given the rocks on shore. Refer to bossfrog best snorkelling sites in Maui guide for more details!

Big beach/ little beach

Little beach is all the way at the end of big beach, a short climb to get there (didnt take a photo cause its a nudist beach) - this photo was taken at the top otw to little beach: