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Hana Highway
Hana, HI
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Hana Highway Description
The Hana Highway is a 53-mile drive with waterfalls, beaches, a multitude of one-lane bridges, hiking trails, tropical rainforests, and spectacular ocean views. Plan to stop often to take photos, picnic, or jump in a mountain stream pool like Oheo Gulch (Seven Pools), with pools hewn from solid rock. Although 53 miles doesn't sound like much, it can take as long as three and a half hours to drive one way, so consider staying overnight in Hana.
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Kid Tips
Babies: Babies should do well with a long car ride and will probably sleep through a good bit of it.
Toddlers & Pre-K: Bring toys or games appropriate for the car, and plan to stop often.
School-Age Kids: They'll love jumping in the mountain pools and finding fun picnic spots.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Swimming in waterfalls and sacred pools will appeal to the dramatically inclined.
Planning Notes
- Daytrippers need an early start. Or if you're willing to stay overnight, check out the Hotel Hana Maui, only nine miles from the Oheo Gulch.
- Car-sick travelers beware. The Hana Highway is famous for its 600 twists and turns.
- Bring a picnic, snacks, and bottled water. Food service is scarce.
- Bring tissues. Rest areas occasionally run out of toilet paper.
- Fill the tank before you go. Gas stations are scarce.
- Bring swimwear, towels, and a change of clothes. Even if you’re not planning to swim, those stream-fed pools can be irresistible to kids.
Just the Facts
Hours: All day, every day.
Fees: Free
Recommended Time: Full day
Reviews of Hana Highway
Road to Hana - Gorgeous and a Little Scary!
By EkuaH November 19, 2007 | Hermosa Beach, CA
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Toddlers & Pre-K
School-Age Kids
Pre-Teens & Teens
What we loved:
Fantastic scenery (waterfalls)
What we didn't love:
Road is very narrow
We were expecting to see some gorgeous scenery, and we definitely got it! Seeing the rainforest and waterfalls was amazing. BUT I have to say that this drive can be scary if you're not used to driving on mountain roads or at high altitudes. Much of the time, you're driving alongside a very high cliff with no guard rails. This "highway" is really a tiny, super-windy mountain road that can seem to go on forever (it took us a few hours, but it was also raining when we went). Honestly, I think this was the most exhilarating part of our Maui trip but also a little scary, so I don't know if I'd recommend going with small children. The distraction of having little kids along with you might add to the stress. And - there are no shops, stores, etc to stop at if you need something. This is a road that literally goes through a dense rainforest, so while you can pull over, you cannot get off until you've traveled the entire length to the other side. But that said, it is so worth it. I don't think I've seen anything like it.Read More
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What's Nearby?
- Gramps Rock'N Chair Ding Rpr 375 W Kuiaha Rd # 30
Haiku, HI 96708
808-575-7859 20.920712777777776 -156.3085188888889 - Quatro International Llc 375 W Kuiaha Rd # 1
Haiku, HI 96708
808-575-2200 20.920712777777776 -156.3085188888889
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