Maui Revealed is still probably the best book for a comprehensive guide of what to do on Maui.
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The Shaka Guide uses GPS along the trip, but there won’t be any cell service for most of the drive so you’ll need to download it all in advance. (If you use this link to download, I’ll get a very small portion of the profit.)īe sure to download the guide before you leave for your road trip. The guide isn’t free, but for $10 you can buy all 5 audio guides for Maui, which was completely worth it in our opinion! We’ve only used the Road to Hana guide so far, but plan on using the Haleakala one on our next trip. The Shaka Guide is great if you want to do the Road to Hana without much pre-planning and just let the guide tell you where to stop.
It’s a fully narrated road trip guide, that tells you when you’re approaching potential stopping points, giving you details about the stop, and even tells you when you should skip a stop if you’re rushed. Another article that may prove interesting for visitors is our, Can I drive to the Oheo Gulch and back in a single day.On this most recent trip, Sean found a new audio guide called the Shaka Guide. Don't cut yourself short on time visiting this location. I suppose it's somewhat ironic that you have to drive the Hana Highway to actually reach this point, but when you make that drive along the Highway, remember that the Gulch is one of the top attractions along the drive. The Pipiwai Trail, which starts at the Gulch, is arguably the best hike on the island, taking you two miles inland through a really cool bamboo forest and ultimately to the beautiful 400' Waimoku Falls at the end. But this portion of Haleakala National Park offers a slew of activities from hiking to swimming (when the water conditions are right). The Gulch is often referred to as the "7 Sacred Pools" - which is odd because for starters there are more than seven of them. the spot doesn't get nearly the attention it truly deserves - at least not by its proper name. The `Ohe`o Gulch - If you've ever tried to park here after 10 am, then you're probably thinking, "Underrated? Seriously?" Well, yes. All that said, we still really do love the Hana Highway (we wrote the book on it afterall), but it might be worth your time to read our, Is the Road to Hana worth it article. The drive is popular for the journey itself, not the destination. Most people also assume the destination, Hana town, is the reason they're making this drive well, it's not.
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Plus the curves, one lane bridges, and constant distractions with cars in front of (or behind) you make the drive less than stellar for the person driving the car. It's scenic yes, but it's not all that different from many coastal drives on the mainland - so if you've done a bit of traveling, it may not be as "majestic" as what you've heard. Hana Highway - Don't get us wrong about this one, we love the Hana Highway (as do many other visitors), but it's probably one of the most overrated drives in the islands. But what's hot and what's not on Maui? Let's take a look. Maui is certainly one of the most popular islands for visitors and the saying, "Maui no ka oi" or "Maui is the best," is a legitimate saying for the many thousands of people that visit the island annually. This short and to the point article gets to the heart of what's Over and Underrated on the island of Maui, Hawaii.