OverviewAt a glance
The second-largest Hawaiian island balances volcanic summits and waterfalls with golden resort coasts. Drive the cliff-hugging Road to Hana, watch sunrise above the clouds atop Haleakalā, and snorkel with turtles in warm Pacific bays.
- Best season
- April – May & September – November
- Getting there
- Kahului Airport (OGG) — direct flights from the US mainland & Honolulu
- Known for
- Road to Hana & Haleakalā sunrise
Signature beachesShores
Kaanapali
The resort’s classic gold beach, with a cliff-diving show
Wailea
A calm, clear south-coast bay made for snorkelling
Hookipa
A windsurfing hotspot where turtles come ashore
Things to doTo do
Road to Hana
A 600-bend coastal road linking waterfalls and rainforest
Haleakalā sunrise
Watch sunrise above the clouds from a 3,000 m crater
Whale watching
Watch humpbacks breach off Maui in winter
Good to knowTips
- 1Haleakalā sunrise parking must be booked online in advance
- 2The Road to Hana is all bends; give it a slow full day
- 3Winter (Dec–Apr) is whale season; summer seas are calmer
Next island
Mahé