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Alternative names: Area: 727.03 mi²Elevation: 2014 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 20°47'60"N, 156°20'13"W
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Maui Top Attractions

Maui Attractions - What to See and Explore

Maui offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Pan-STARRS, Wailua Falls, Waiʻanapanapa State Park, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • pan starrs maui location map
    Observatories and planetariums

    Pan-STARRS

    The Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System located at Haleakala Observatory, Hawaii, US, consists of astronomical cameras, telescopes and a computing facility that is surveying the sky for moving or variable objects on a continual basis, and also producing accurate astrometry and photometry of already-detected objects.

  • wailua falls maui location map
    20°41'0"N • 156°1'50"W

    Wailua Falls

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  • waianapanapa state park maui
    Park

    Waiʻanapanapa State Park

    Waiʻanapanapa State Park is a 122-acre state park in Hana, on the island of Maui, in Hawaii. It is located at the end of Waiʻanapanapa Road off Hana Highway at mile marker 32, 53 miles east of Kahului, Maui. Waiʻanapanapa means “glistening fresh water” in the Hawaiian language, referring to nearby fresh water streams and sparkling pools.

  • kanaha pond state wildlife sanctuary maui
    National park • Wailuku Ahupua`a

    Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary

    Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary is a 143-acre wetland in Maui, Hawaii. This waterfowl sanctuary attracts two endangered Hawaiian bird species, the Hawaiian coot and the Hawaiian stilt.

  • puu kukui maui
    Nature • Natural attraction • Volcano

    Puʻu Kukui

    Puʻu Kukui is a mountain peak in Hawaiʻi. It is the highest peak of Mauna Kahalawai. The 5,788-foot summit rises above the Puʻu Kukui Watershed Management Area, an 8,661-acre private nature preserve maintained by the Maui Land & Pineapple Company. The peak was formed by a volcano whose caldera eroded into what is now Īʻao Valley.

  • big beach maui location map
    20°37'54"N • 156°26'49"W

    Big Beach

    Beach • Mohopilo Ahupua`a

  • makawao forest reserve maui
    Area

    Makawao Forest Reserve

    Makawao Forest Reserve is a 2,093 acres reserve located in upcountry Maui in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States on the northwest slope of Haleakala. It is located 2.7 miles from the town of Makawao and 15 miles from Kahului Airport. Many indigenous and foreign plants, shrubs and trees grow in the forest.

  • wailua valley state wayside park maui
    Park • Lookout • Hiking trail

    Wailua Valley State Wayside Park

    Wailua Valley State Wayside Park is located 31 miles east of Kahului, Maui. The lookout provides views into Ke'anae Valley. From the park you can view waterfalls, the Ko'olau Gap, Wailua Peninsula and the rim of Haleakala Crater.

  • haleakala observatory maui
    Observatories and planetariums

    Haleakalā Observatory

    The Haleakalā Observatory, also known as the Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory Site, is Hawaii's first astronomical research observatory.

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    20°54'50"N • 156°23'28"W

    Rinzai Zen Mission

    Temple • Hamakuapoko Ahupua`a

  • enchanting floral gardens of kula maui
    Garden • Park • Botanical garden

    Enchanting Floral Gardens of Kula

    The Enchanted Floral Gardens of Kula, Maui is a botanical garden located in Kula, on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The 8 acres garden is in the mountains, at 2,500 feet above sea level.

  • ukumehame beatch park maui location map
    20°47'41"N • 156°34'55"W

    Ukumehame Beatch Park

    Beach

  • west maui mountains
    Nature • Natural attraction • Volcano

    West Maui Mountains

    The West Maui Mountains, West Maui Volcano, or Mauna Kahālāwai which means "holding house of water," is approximately 1.7 million years old and forms a much eroded shield volcano that constitutes the western quarter of the Hawaiian Island of Maui.

  • changs beach maui location map
    20°39'31"N • 156°26'31"W

    Chang's Beach

    Beach

  • kula botanical garden maui
    Botanical garden • `Oma`opio Ahupua`a

    Kula Botanical Garden

    Kula Botanical Garden is a 8-acre botanical garden located on Kekaulike Highway near the Kula Highway junction in Maui, Hawaii. It is open daily. An admission fee of $10.00 for adults and $3 for children ages 6–12 is charged. Children under six are admitted free.

  • garden of eden arboretum maui
    20°52'5"N • 156°10'44"W

    Garden Of Eden Arboretum

    Park • Garden

  • 3 67 m advanced electro optical system telescope maui
    Observatories and planetariums

    3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope

    The 3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope is a Department of Defense telescope at Haleakala Observatory. The telescope is part of the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, which in turn is part of the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site.

  • keanae arboretum maui location map
    20°51'19"N • 156°9'4"W

    Ke'anae Arboretum

    Park • Ke`anae Ahupua`a

  • curtis wilson cost gallery maui
    20°46'41"N • 156°18'29"W

    Curtis Wilson Cost Gallery

    Museum • `Oma`opio Ahupua`a

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Day trips

Maui – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Maui, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Wo Hing Society Hall (Lahaina), Iao Valley (Wailuku), Banyan Tree (Lahaina).

  • wo hing society hall lahaina23 milesW
    Museum, History museum, Historical place

    Wo Hing Society Hall, Lahaina

    Nestled in the heart of Lahaina, Maui, the Wo Hing Society Hall stands as a testament to the cultural heritage and historical presence of the Chinese community in Hawaii. This museum, housed in a restored two-story building, offers visitors a glimpse into the life...

  • iao valley wailuku15 milesW
    Valley, Park, Regional park

    Iao Valley, Wailuku

    Iao Valley is a lush, stream-cut valley in West Maui, Hawaii, located 3.1 miles west of Wailuku. Because of its natural environment and history, it has become a tourist location. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972.

  • banyan tree lahaina23 milesW
    Park, Museum

    Banyan Tree, Lahaina

    Lahaina Banyan Court Park is a public park located at the corner of Front Street and Canal Street in the town of Lahaina, Hawaii, which was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1820 to 1845. The 1.94 acres park, also known as Lahaina Courthouse Square and commonly called...

  • sugar cane train lahaina23 milesW
    Museum

    Sugar Cane Train, Lahaina

    The Lahaina, Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad is a steam-powered, 3 ft narrow gauge heritage railroad in Lāhainā, Hawaii. The LKPRR operated the Sugar Cane Train, a 6-mile, 40-minute trip in open-air coaches pulled by vintage steam locomotives. The tracks connect Lahaina with Puukolii, stopping briefly at Kaanapali.

  • haleakala haleakala national park8.3 miSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Haleakalā, Haleakala National Park

    Haleakalā, or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The western 25% of the island is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai, also referred to as the West Maui Mountains.

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Best Time To Visit Maui

Learn when is the best time to travel to Maui weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May and July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June. Most of it rains in March and April.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Maui?

The top attractions to visit in Maui are:

What is the best time to visit Maui?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May and July. The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

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