The road to hana, a mile by mile guide learn more at. Use our highlydetailed road to hana maps to help you get to and enjoy only the. The drive alone is many hours, even without stops, so be prepared for it. Apr 24, 2020 when driving the hana highway, its easy to find the stops on the road as there are mile markers all along the road. The halfway to hana snack shop is certainly one of those places popular due to its name and it will probably not be the best banana bread along the way, but worth the stop just to say youve been. This maui guidebook reveals the famous road to hana drive along the beautiful north east coast, the thrilling drive beyond hana and into upcountry maui, and the breathtaking haleakala highway drive to the summit of mount haleakala. Although hana is only about 52 miles 84 km from kahului, an uninterrupted cartrip takes about 2. The road to hana is world famous for the natural beauty of its unblemished landscapes and towering waterfalls maui is understandably proud of heavenly hanas successful fight against overdevelopment and the destruction of their hawaiian culture. I am a sucker for a blind tastetest and regularly conduct them on tom. Jan 18, 2007 when it comes to driving the road to hana on maui, its the journey, not the destination, that is the main attraction. If you need one too, then head to this classic road to hana stand. Road to hana guide huakai the journey efore you egin the road to hana is an very scenic journey along mauis northern coastline. The road to hana is only 52 miles but the average speed 25 mph. A place to stretch your legs and get a killer view.
Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond derrick, john on. From mile marker 0 to oheo gulch and from oheo gulch to paia paia aprox. The road to hana is a 36 mile well paved and maintained highway that connects east maui to the rest of the island. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond by. Steeped in legend, history, and natural beauty, this drive is a quintessential hawaiian experience you will never forget. A tour is free from the stress of driving and handles all the arrangements. Hana farms fruit stand mile marker 31 we stopped here because we heard that their banana bread had won a blind, banana bread, taste test. Explore the road to hana waterfalls, beaches, and attractions.
Havent read part 1 of my guide to the road to hana, maui, yet. Our recommendation is to give yourself a fullday, and pick out a few of your favorites. Road to hana guide to best stops including waterfalls. Photomom, the hana mile by mile is the definitive book on hana. Let their experience be your guide to the three most beautiful drives in all of maui. It works offline, using gps to play audio narration automatically as your drive, telling you interesting stories and driving directions, with local. It also provides key information about what you need in order to make your trip a success, including driving tips, packing checklists, and resources for making your adventure go as smoothly as possible.
A gorgeous twoandahalf hour drive with 59 bridges and 620 curves away, to be exact. You can download the kml file to your gps or phone if you can get service or to use. Mile markers will reset several times during the drive. Gypsy guide gps driving tour of the road to hana is an excellent way to enjoy a sightseeing trip on mauis most famous drive. Dec 18, 2012 take a scenic drive along mauis famous road to hana with the hana cd guide. We completed the entire drive in 1 day, but we should have stayed in hana for 1 night for a less rushed trip. Makai, around mile marker 14, there is a pullout that overlooks the hana highway and honomanu bay back to your left. Maui mile by mile was researched, photographed, and written by the authors.
While headed east on the road to hana, hookipa translates to hospitality. The 17 best road to hana stops on the hawaiian island of maui. To the east of kalepa bridge, the highway continues to kipahulu as hawaii route 31 the piilani highway. The drive to hana, along hana highway, is about 68 miles, with 600 curves and 58 one lane bridges, thereby making the drive challenging and strenuous as you pass by all the road to hana mile markers and is one of the best road trips in usa. This guide is written to appeal to all crowds, from the avid hiker and outdoors man to individuals with the desire only to see the scenery from their car. Download the the road to hana ebook of lonely planets maui guidebook from. Add to it a good chance of rain that you might encounter the more you travel towards the east. We have always loved john derricks photos and travel posts here at tripadvisor. Just before mile marker 15 is the mauigrown market and deli tel. Drive slowly and carefullyroad to hana has 56 bridges and more than 600 curves. There is a huge parking lot on the mauka side of the highway here. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The dot on the map here at trip advisor is correct showing it near the beginning of the road to hana at mile marker 6. Hana highway drive the road to hana is one of the most famous scenic drive in all the hawaiian islands probably the most famous.
The road to hana and beyond will navigate you along the 52 miles of undeveloped road, 56 onelane bridges, and 617 curves. After highway marker 16, you are still on the hana highway but road designation now changes from highway 36 to highway 360 and the mile markers start over again at 0. About a half mile past mile marker 3 youll find huelo roadside stand. The narrow road with 54 one lane bridges and over 300 ess curves winds its way through the tropical east coast. Take a scenic drive along mauis famous road to hana with the hana cd guide. He goodnaturedly submits to my regular challenges of his tastes. Road to hana checklist what to do and what to take on the drive. I should add that the main things i am looking to include in my list are. The road to hana website gives you a milebymile breakdown of the best places to stop, as well as fascinating information about each location. This is not in oheo gulch nor is it in any national park and its not near hana its about 30 miles away.
At 160 pages, featuring more than 70 stops, it is the most condensed, yet thorough. Aug 20, 2010 a fully illustrated mile by mile guidebook that introduces and guides you along the highlight of maui, the hana highway. You can stop here for souvenirs or one of their many organic tropical fruit smoothies and other goodies before continuing down the hana highway. Here, you can have a great breakfast, grab some coffee, and pick up a hana. When it comes to driving the road to hana on maui, its the journey, not the destination, that is the main attraction. Finally, at mile marker 16 the first of 600 curves appears. This guide is written to appeal to all crowds, from the avid hiker and outdoors man to individuals with the desire only to. When 36 turns into highway 360, the mile markers go from 16 to 0 near a white bridge.
This road to hana map shows the choice route but weather and road. Apr 09, 2017 the drive to hana, along hana highway, is about 68 miles, with 600 curves and 58 one lane bridges, thereby making the drive challenging and strenuous as you pass by all the road to hana mile markers and is one of the best road trips in usa. His maticulous searching and years of hands on experience, care and loving for the hana area makes his book the one and only you need for your journey to hana. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers, and. Its like having a local tour guide in your car as you explore maui. May 18, 2015 the road to hana website gives you a mile by mile breakdown of the best places to stop, as well as fascinating information about each location. We certainly were when i asked ryan if he could go for a coconut. Hookipa beach park is located roughly around mile 9 of the historic hana highway. In our humble opinion, you dont need to see them all. Weve been researching the attractions on the hana highway since 2002 when the highway first made a major and incredibly positive impression on us. Maui the road to hana download lonely planet ebook. It traverses the northeast corner of maui, crossing a lot of pristine tropical acreage on its way towards the quiet town of hana, which is of course where the road gets its name. From lush rainforests and waterfalls to prairie grasslands and rocky lava coasts, this is one journey you simply do not want to miss. Hana, mile by mile was written by tas own maui designation expert, jc derrick.
The maui garden of eden is located on mile marker 10. Photos, descriptions, and mile markers for the some of the best road to hana sights. After mile marker 16, the road is still called the hana highway, but the number changes from hwy. Free maui ebook download our 300 page maui guide road to hana, maui. When you reach the hana highway, turn right east and drive towards the town of paia. For your safety, please observe cautionary notes on drive stops below. The road to hana is the crownjewel of hawaii driving tours. Top 15 road to hana places to stop the best hana stops. The journey will take you through dense forests, waterfalls, and a rugged coastline. The essential packing checklist for your road to hana.
Whether youre on an adventure with friends, on vacation with family, or spending your honeym. When highway 36 turns into highway 360 you will see a sign with mile marker 0 below it. He also wrote most of the articles that are linked through the top questions. Paia is the last town before you make your journey clockwise to hana town. The road to hana maui best spots, tips, video, photos of. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers.
All the benefits of a guided tour, the freedom to drive yourself. If you follow the blue line from point a, our breakfast stop, and go east you will see the route we take to kahului and then around the northern slopes of mount haleakala. Dec 09, 2005 maui mile by mile was researched, photographed, and written by the authors. Or, if you like old churches, you can take a detour down a small road here that will take you to kaulanapueo church, built in 1853. This guide is written to appeal to all crowds, from the avid hiker and outdoorsman to individuals with the desire only to see the scenery from their car. As i turn onto 37s, i reset my odometer as the mile markers are often inaccurate throughout the journey to hana. The scenic road to hana on maui is the undisputed top attraction on the island.
This is a full day adventure through all sorts of terrain, weather and activities. We were just browsing the updated site with the download of both maui mile by mile and hana mile by mile. Back on the hana highway, as you leave maliko gulch, around mile marker 11, youll pass through the rural area of haiku, where youll see banana patches, cane grass blowing in the wind, and forests of guava trees, avocados, kukui trees, palms, and christmas berry. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile. Road to hana mile by mile mauis famous road to hana is an adventure in which the journey is the destination. Heres a list of the most popular stops on the road to hana. Better yet, spend a night in hana and give yourself more time. Road to hana stops, tips and secrets till the money runs. Theres a sense of suspense you just cant shake while driving the road to hana, a serpentine road lined with tumbling waterfalls, lush slopes, and rugged coasts and serious hairpin turns. If you are starting your sightseeing drive from the resort areas like kaanapali, lahaina, kihei and wailea, you must first drive across the island to join. This is a nice town worth exploring on the way back or another day. It is a 40 mile stretch of highway with winding roads, lots of one lane bridges, several waterfalls by the side of the road, hiking trails, and swimming holes. From the very start of the hana highway in paia town to hana town itself and then beyond to upcountry maui stop by stop and mile by mile. I have yet to check this out as it is usually closed when i pass by.
The road to hana is supposed to be one of the most scenic drives in hawaii. Road to hana map road to hana map of must do stops if you follow the blue line from point a, our breakfast stop, and go east you will see the route we take to kahului and then around the northern slopes of mount haleakala. Hana sitemap road to hana maui preparation for hana. For schedules of free entertainment in the two tourist shopping centers in the two main resort areas. Click here for part one of my mile by mile guide to the hana highway. When you make the trip over to hana maui, youll see why its referred to as the land that time forgot. The tour commentary begins on highway 36, the hana highway, just east of the junction with airport road. Download our printable mile by mile road to hana map. The road to hana, a highway that connects kahului to hana, is a highly recommended daytime drive to really see the undeveloped scenery of mauis east side. Smallgroup road to hana luxury tour and helicopter flight. You will pass by the most breathtaking scenery on the face of the earth. Leaving paia we begin in the town of paia haiku on the hana highway highway 36 and head east.
Drive slowly and carefully road to hana has 56 bridges and more than 600 curves. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond. Includes each of the hana highways top attractions, trails, landmarks, and beaches with mile markers for the entire drive. The road to hana is one of the worlds most scenic drives and a popular sightseeing activity to see mauis spectacular waterfalls, black sand beaches, bamboo forests, lava rock formations and amazing ocean views as you wind your way through 620 curves and 59 bridges if you prefer travelling independently, at your own pace, gypsy guide provides the best road to hana tour experience, along. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools. This is a perfect location to take a picture of the winding highway along with honomanu bay. For navigating the road to hana it is best to use the mile markers along the highway. When driving the hana highway, its easy to find the stops on the road as there are mile markers all along the road. Jun 28, 20 the road to hana is supposed to be one of the most scenic drives in hawaii. You will pass by the most breathtaking scenery on the face of the earth that was literally a million years in the making.