Location: Hana
Top Things to do in Hana
What to do and see in Hana, Hawaii (HI): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Isolated from the rest of Maui by a 52-mile winding drive through coastal rainforest, Hana is an unspoiled beauty dangling from the island's northeastern tip. Untamed Kahanu Garden contains the world's biggest collection of breadfruit and a lava-rock structure believed to be the largest ancient place of worship in Polynesia. Soak up the tropical splendor on beaches with red or black sand. Winter and spring bring humpback whales, visible from Hana Beach County Park.
Restaurants in Hana
1. Hang Gliding Maui
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5.0 based on 305 reviews
Hang gliding Maui offers flights in a powered Hang glider over Hana's spectacular coastline and rainforest. No experience necessary. Your pilot Armin Engert has logged more than 20,000 hours of flying Hang gliders, Powered Hang gliders and General Aviation planes. The Hang gliding wing is tested to 6 positive and 3 negative G-forces. The craft is also equipped with a BRS (ballistic recovery system, emergency parachute)
2. Hana Gold Cacao Plantation
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Hana Gold is a working plantation which produces Maui's only branch-to-bar chocolate. Tours are singularly focused on all aspects of chocolate production, from the planting of the trees to the making of the chocolate. The tour lasts 1 hour, covering various subjects, such as the cacao varieties grown here and around the world, and how chocolate is made. The tour culminates in chocolate tasting.
3. Maui Off Road Adventures
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5.0 based on 355 reviews
Come join us for the ride of your life on the most exhilarating, scenic ATV tours on the island of Maui. You’ll have the chance to drive, or simply be a passenger in one of today’s most advanced off-road vehicles, the Honda Talon 1000X-4. This 4 seater ATV can handle anything you throw its way. Guide led tours will take you and your friends, or family on miles of trails.
4. Luana Spa Retreat
5. Wai'anapanapa State Park
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4.5 based on 1,966 reviews
Waianapanapa State Park is on the road to Hana, Maui.
Reviewed By rhealey007 - Charlotte, United States
Absolutely incredible!! It's a can't miss stop. The drive in from Hana Highway is bumpy but well worth it. Go check out the massive waves at the unique black sand beach... WARNING... the waves will occasionally cover the entire sand part of the beach, so be careful where you store your towels, bags, and shoes. Go up top and see the impressive blow hole... be careful of where you choose to stand or you will get drenched. Then continue passed the blow hole and hike, yes hike, a gorgeous short trail that embodies what you think of when you think about Hawaii... lush greens and bright flowers against lava rock and ocean waves. Upon returning to the beach, don't miss the sea arch and the walk-in cave off to the right, directly on the beach.
6. Road to Hana Tours
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4.5 based on 790 reviews
There is no trip to Maui that is complete without venturing down the road to Hana. Explore the rainforest, swim in clear streams, enjoy the numerous waterfalls, go hiking, walk into a cave and so much more. See all our road to Hana tours and choose an experience that is right for you. Visit the national park at Oheo Gulch in Kipahulu, walk on a black sand beach in Waianapanapa State Park or even fly over it all in a combo tour. We have all the experiences from luxury to budget. Our guides are top-rated and are local Hana experts. Come take a tour with us today.
7. Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach
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4.5 based on 771 reviews
Reviewed By John340 - Melbourne, Australia
Visited Red Sand Beach on the Road to Hana your (guided using the Shaka app which l highly recommend) Fantastic trail that opens out to the most beautiful cove! Take your swimwear, towel and a picnic and hangout for as long as you want! The trail is absolutely fine to walk in flip flops, just don’t run!!!
8. Kahanu Garden
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4.0 based on 174 reviews
Kahanu Garden is one of five locations of the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG). Kahanu is home to large collections of Breadfruit and other ethno-botanical plants of the pacific as well as Pi'ilanihale Heiau believed to be the largest heiau in The State of Hawaii and a National Historic Landmark.
Reviewed By OnOn520
This visit was a birthday gift. Wasn't what I had expected. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and personable. Learned so much about the Hawaiian history, its people, the vegetation, the islanders life beliefs, etc. And, the place is beautiful.
9. Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden
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4.0 based on 841 reviews
Aloha and welcome to Mauis Garden Of Eden Arboretum. An Arboretum is a park dedicated to trees. We also feature hundreds of lowland rainforest species of flowers,shrubs,and ground covers as well.We began this project in1991 with 30 acres of densely overgrown jungle, now after investing more than 20yrs of physical labor and 2 million dollars, we have created one of Hawaii's most visited botanical gardens. We have many plants found nowhere else or are uncommon to Hawaii, such as rare Amazon fruits and medicinal species, endangered hardwoods, spice, exotic nut trees, ferns and so much more...A botanical Disneyland with over 2 miles of maintained graveled walking trails...A truly educational facility with over 700 plants botanically labeled. Try to allow at least 45 minutes to explore.We feature great views and photo opportunities but no direct access to the waterfall or pools.If you are only interested in restrooms (we now have improved facilities) You can do so for free 2 miles down the road.A portion of your entry fee is donated to the nature conservatory. The cost to keep our gate open averages $1,000/dy so we sincerely thank you for your support,,,especially those who have contributed beyond our entry fee. Most botanical gardens have teams of volunteers and use chemicals to curb costs. Our entire staff are well paid professionals, and we are almost entirely a chemical free park. Thank you for visiting, we do take your comments to heart
Reviewed By S3056YMsusanm - Maui, United States
Beautiful garden although entrance is a bit confusing, not very clear about which direction to go, if there’s parking, is it just a drive through or are there trails? You can do all of the above, drive through or park and hike. Several parking lots, several bathrooms and beautiful flora. We enjoyed all the placards naming and describing the plants and trees, the trails were nicely kept and yet there was still a feeling of wild ‘jungle’. So sad to see all the carving in some of the trees and bamboo. Very disrespectful. The road to Hana is always a bit daunting but if your destination is The Garden of Eden, very little traffic if you leave mid morning!
10. Ching's Pond
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4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 984gregb
Wife and I did a waterfall journey down the road to Hana and loved this stop. Right along the road but it's not about the waterfall here but the jumping into the water. There are two main spots on the rocks to try to jump from and if you're lucky you'll get to see some locals jump from the very top. My wife and I both took the plunge.
