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29/06/2022

A contrast to the laid back vibes of the nearby beaches, Hoapili Trail provides no form of relaxation whatsoever, but isn’t quite a strenuous hike - it actually served as a walking path for Hawaiian royalty. 👑

Depending on the weather, you might start sweating profusely, but you can still hold your head high and arrogantly like the royals of the past, as you survey “your” territory. Just don’t get too comfortable, if anything this land belongs to feral goats, and they may decide to let you know who’s in charge. 🐐🐐

There are several points of interest along the trail, most of which are secluded beaches, so just tell people you went on a difficult hike, with a wry smile that belies the truth of your private beach adventure. They can have the resorts to themselves and the rest of the crowds and whales. Just be sure to turn back at Kanaio Beach or pack to camp as the path continues all the way to Hana. 🌊🐋

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28/06/2022

One of Maui’s signature beaches, Makena couldn’t possibly provide a more stark counterpoint to nearby Wailea. With no resorts or amenities in sight, you’ll be invigorated by this more natural beach-going experience. 🏝

Sure, you may not be able to order Pina Coladas or run back to your hotel room because you forgot your child but nature will teach you and your child a valuable lesson. 🍍🍹

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27/06/2022

In accordance with its name, the water of Wailea Beach belongs to Lea, the goddess of canoe makers - a participation trophy as far as divinity is concerned. 🛶👸

Fortunately, Lea is more than willing to share her waters, as evidenced by the plethora of visitors coming from the two adjacent resorts. But navigating the crowds and the occasional whale is a small price to pay for a beach so perfect. 🏝

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23/06/2022

You won’t be able to make much use of the first astronomical observatory in Hawaii other than as a photograph backdrop. From this high up, and after dark, you should have a nice view of the stars regardless, so keep your damn instruments to yourself, scientists; this is why you guys don’t have friends. 🔭🌟

All nerd jokes aside, Haleakala Observatory provides one of the most epic views in Maui. 📸🤙

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20/06/2022

Looking to extend your day in Haleakalā National Park? Try the Leleiwi Overlook - one of the best options to enjoy the landscape without the fussiness of getting exercise for once in your life. This short, subalpine shrub-land hike has excellent crater views and even has a solid railing in case you need someone to hold your hand through all life’s challenges. 😮‍💨🌋

The overlook offers views of the Haleakala crater, which at 7.5 miles across, is big enough to fit the entire island of Manhattan inside. On a typical afternoon, clouds will roll into the crater creating an amazing cloud inversion, perfect for your Instagram post. 🌁📸

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17/06/2022

Keonehe'ehe'e Trail is not for the faint of heart, but for the adventurous of spirit. This full day alpine desert hike takes you through the highest highs and the lowest lows, of both altitude and personal fitness. You should pack supplies under the assumption that you’ll get lost and won’t be found for weeks because that’s how much you’ll probably need to survive this tough but rewarding endurance test. 🥾🎒

It is recommended to park at the Halemau’u trail, then to hitchhike to Keon’ehe’ehe’e trailhead, so you can end the hike at your car and promptly die of a heat stroke in the backseat. 🥵

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16/06/2022

“The house of the sun” is known primarily for its spectacular sunrise and sunset show, almost as if nature is just showing off here. The dormant volcano of Haleakalā National Park is already impressive in itself - it’s the most prominent feature of the island and the drive up is breathtaking, as are the hiking opportunities, both figuratively and literally, as the altitude can incite a shortness of breath. 🌋😮‍💨

If you can handle a little acute suffocation, you’re in for an extreme workout and some of the best views in all of Maui. Advanced reservations are required to park your car prior to sunrise and are extremely limited. 🅿️☁️

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10/06/2022

Although its a must-see on the Road to Hana, Wailua Falls might be difficult to see, given the plethora of tourists drawn to this easily-accessible roadside attraction. 🛣

It’s worth seeing nevertheless, and waiting for a photo-friendly window of opportunity. If you’re up for a swim, you’ll see that most tourists don’t venture to the falls, giving you the perfect photo-bombing opportunity. 🚗🤳

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08/06/2022

Hamoa Beach is great option for both swimming and surfing throughout the seasons. Its maintained by a nearby hotel and it thus frequented by less-rugged beachgoers, (yes, tourists on Maui claim to be more refined than those on Oahu) so dress to impress - the whole world is watching you and judging your every move. 👙🏖

In calmer conditions, you can escape prying eyes by swimming south of a rocky alcove to access the hidden Mokae Cove. 🌊

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07/06/2022

Not really a place for lounging, the Black Sand Beach is nevertheless another noteworthy geological feature of volcanic origin on along the Road to Hana. The eponymous sand is created by the persistent battering of waves against volcanic rock, not that you really care- all you need to know is that it makes for the ideal Instagram fodder. 📸🌋

Should you find yourself consumed by the desire to enter the ocean, know that this coast, with its strong rip currents and steep drop off, will likely consume you, so stick to the pics. 🌊

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03/06/2022

A much unneeded break from the beautiful outdoors, the Hana Lava Tube provides the perfect specimen for anyone interested in geology, which extends to the people who will inevitably say, “Wow, cool cave.” 🪨🤘

Highlights include ‘candyland,’ a chocolate fountain-looking geological feature, sure to excite your inner Augustus Gloop. Feel free to tell the kids its a real chocolate fountain, that’ll get them out of the car. 🍫

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31/05/2022

If you want to see a waterfall without getting muddy or wet check out Hanawi Falls then hop back in your car to enjoy the rest of the Road to Hana.

Just past mile marker 24 on the Road to Hana, Hanawi is the ideal spot to stretch your legs and get a break from the horrible music your friends are playing in the car. If your friend is that bad on aux, stay for a dip in the swimming cove below the falls and have them pick you up on the way back.

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26/05/2022

Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park offers easily accessible waterfalls and inviting swimming holes - but there’s a larger and more private swimming area upstream. ⬆️⛲️

Be prepared to fend off a muddy trail, mongooses (not mongeese?), and jungle chickens - wish we were kidding. 🐓🐾

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24/05/2022

At the Upper Waikani Falls, also known as the Three Bears for its trio of streams in descending size order, you’ll find yourself as tempted by the waters here as Goldilocks was tempted by the porridge of her eponymous adversaries.

Watch the flow rate before you attempt the short but harrowing climb to the water. If you do make it down, you’ll have plenty of space, much like Goldilocks, to call this place your own.

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23/05/2022

Keanae Lookout, a half mile long solidified lava field is one of the first major viewpoints along the Road to Hana 🛣

This former taro-producing village has a bit of a tragic history, having been pummeled in 1946 by a tsunami originating as far as the coast of Alaska, leaving only a local church in its “wake.”

Tsunami aside, it’s a must see place in Maui, but avoid swimming here amongst its unforgiving rocks 🤿🚫

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19/05/2022

You won’t find greater variety of native flowers and plants than you will at Garden of Eden in Maui 🌺🌿

Avoid eating from any of the plants, instead, you can eat up the best views of Maui, as featured in the opening segment of Jurassic Park, and this time, you don’t have to worry about getting torn to shreds by a pack of stray velociraptors. Beyond that, you’ll find plenty of colors to inspire social jealousy 🦖🦚

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18/05/2022

One of the most underrated and least-visited gems on the road to Hana is the Bamboo Forest. A maze-like and unmarked path leads you to a variety of waterfalls and swimming holes 🎋

From the main road, you’ll walk down a short muddy hill to the main trail. Once on the main trail there’s a stream that you’ll be crossing on foot - hopefully you fair better than most of the families in Oregon Trail 🥾

There are many paths to choose from but beware that some of them were carved out by pigs, who are evidently more treacherous than we give them credit for. Just stay parallel to the stream; your paradise awaits 🎋

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16/05/2022

Twin Falls is the first major stop on the Road to Hana so it tends to get crowded quickly. Be sure to get there early or skip it - there’s plenty of fish or falls in Maui 🐡

Less than a mile and a left at the fork will take you to the more popular Caveman Falls, named for the perfectly habitable cave underneath, a perfect foreshadowing of the lack of quality accommodations in the Road to Hana. A right at the fork takes you to past several less popular falls with areas for rock jumping, and a meandering jungle hike which is not well marked - perfect foreshadowing of your demise 💀

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12/05/2022

Hawaii’s number one paid attraction, the Polynesian Center, is highlighted by “Ha: Breath of Life,” an award-winning performance highlighting the various dances of Polynesia - none of which are the macarena, fortunately 😮‍💨

There’s also a traditional canoe ride, a traditional luau, and a traditional dinner. If you are looking to condense the entirety of your Hawaiian cultural experience into just one night, this is undoubtedly the best spin for your hula 🤑

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27/04/2022

Advertised, ironically, as one of the “best kept secret” beaches along the windward side, Kahana Bay provides a welcome reprieve if you were fortunate enough to survive the game of Jumanji at nearby Kualoa Ranch.⁣
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Maybe the lack of survivors explains the lack of people on this beach. It may also be the lack of clear water relative to other beaches but it’s more likely they were killed by Van Pelt, the Jumanji guy with the killer mustache.
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26/04/2022

A 4,000 acre nature reserve, Kualoa has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, when… yes, they filmed Jurassic Park here 🙄
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Back to the history part, this territory marks the location of an ancient Hawaiian settlement… no, there are no real dinosaurs here 🙄⁣
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23/04/2022

Founded in 1963, this memorial park is exclusively reserved for the burial of residents of Hawaii. 😞
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21/04/2022

Along with Waimea and Banzai, Sunset Beach is partially known for being one of three legs in the Vans Triple Crown Surfing Contest.⁣
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18/04/2022

In Ehukai Beach Park, you’ll hopefully encounter the infamous but seasonal Banzai Pipeline, a place known for its perfect surf-friendly (but beginner deadly) barreling waves.⁣
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The Billabong Pipeline Masters, the last leg of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Contest, takes place here December 5-25.⁣ Worth a see if you’re in town.
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15/04/2022

Listed among the best shore dives in the world, Shark’s Cove would likely be listed higher if it wasn’t called “Shark’s Cove.” You know how this ends, you’ve seen plenty of shark movies.⁣
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“No. Don’t you dare go inside there,” someone would scream, if they were watching you in the theater. You might get eaten but it’ll definitely be worth it.⁣
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13/04/2022

This bay is known as the birthplace of surfing, to give some expectation on wave sizes, especially during winter. With waves you thought existed only in movies, even cliff jumping is safer.⁣
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12/04/2022

Waimea is one of the most easily accessible falls on the island, though you’ll still see people carrying fifty lb. backpacks like they just discovered this waterfall hidden in the Amazon.⁣⁣
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But they won’t even get in to see the actual falls because there’s a small entrance cost and “it’s not worth it, there’s a better, free waterfall hidden in the forest over there,” they’re noted saying, before they disappear forever.⁣⁣
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07/04/2022

More affectionately known as Turtle Beach, Laniakea is Oahu’s largest turtle feeding ground (and breeding ground if they’re feeling a little frisky after dinner - you know how it is).⁣
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If you’re into snorkeling, you might be able to catch a glimpse of a turtle in its natural settings. Though it’s prohibited to touch, what happens underwater stays underwater, catch our drift?⁣
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05/04/2022

Remember how the last queen of Hawaii was deposed by an American-backed coup? This coup was led by Sanford Dole, whose cousin James founded the Hawaiian Pineapple Co, aka Dole.
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And yet, everyone comes here like it doesn’t have a rotten history. Despite our reservation on moral grounds, we find it impossible to resist the gift shop, with all its pineapple-themed merch.⁣
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24/03/2022

The trail is known mostly for its “spirit leap” point, from where native Hawaiians believed their souls would jump to reach heaven. ⁣
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Take care when walking near the water during high tide, or the waves may send your soul to heaven earlier than expected.⁣
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