ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DRIVING THE ROAD TO HANA, MAUI

If you’re looking for an adventure on the Hawaiian island of Maui, then driving the Road to Hana is one of the most famous road trips in Hawaii and an epic adventure waiting to be had.

It’s considered one of the best road trips in the USA because it is beautifully scenic from start to finish, stopping off at beaches, waterfalls, jungles, and swimming holes.

Best Road to Hana Stops

There is nothing distracting you from the essence of life on the Road to Hana Town, except perhaps some soothing melodies blaring from your speakers.

Stop 1: Paia Town

Paia originated in the 50’s as a Hawaiian plantation village. It has since developed a reputation as a laid-back town popular with world-class windsurfing.

Stop 2: Twin Falls – Mile Marker 2

Twin Falls is the first of the accessible road to Hana waterfalls and is a one-mile round trip walk from the parking lot. The trail in is beautiful.

Stop 3: Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees – Mile Marker 7

At the 7 mile point you will find some really beautiful rainbow Eucalyptus trees that have rainbow-coloured bark and vibrant green leaves.

Stop 4: Ho’okipa Beach Park – Mile Marker 9

This is the first beach on the route to Hana and it’s considered one of the best windsurfing beaches in the world.

Stop 5: Garden of Eden Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Mile Marker 10.5

Garden of Eden has the most varied collection of plants across the state, a coastal view of the opening scene to “Jurassic Park,” and a newly built overlook onto a waterfall.

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