Maui Road to Hana Self-Guided Driving Tour

Welcome to the Road to Hana Tour

Aloha! Explore the Hana Highway, Maui’s top attraction, with this self-guided audio tour! The 65-mile scenic Road to Hana tour will take you past some of Hawaii’s most beautiful sights, and this accompanying audio tour will point out the very best that Maui has to offer as you drive. The Road to Hana tour is one of those bucket list items in Maui that you should put on your must-do list.

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About the Tour

Wherever you begin the day, you’ll drive through Kahului and officially start your journey from there, cruising along the Hana Highway through Paʻia and past Hoʻokipia. From there, you’ll arrive at the official Mile Marker Zero location for the route, and then it’s 35 miles to the town of Hana. 

Then, Enter the Rainbow Eucalyptus, also known as the Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum, or Rainbow Eucalyptus, and its array of colors are a natural phenomenon.

Along the way, Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana. It also has one of the better snack stands on the journey. Twin falls are typically underrated by guidebooks and are a worthy stop.

Don’t miss the Waikamoi Ridge Trail on the Road to Hana tour; an often unnoticed attraction on the Pacific’s most fabled road climbs towards the sky just past mile marker nine between Twin Falls.

And, of course, visit the so-called Ching’s pond. What to say about Ching’s pond? Bluntly – while Ching’s is nice, it isn’t spectacular – and unless you live here, you probably don’t have time for the less than spectacular – especially if you’re doing the Road to Hana tour in a day.

Along the way, Waterfront park with a black sand beach, picnic tables, BBQ grills & restrooms. Oceanfront Park, known for its dark sand & powerful waves, features grassy picnic areas & broad views. Wailua Falls is a waterfall on the island of Kauai, part of the US state of Hawaii. The 173-foot falls are located on the South Fork Wailua River near Lihue. The waterfall is prominently featured in the opening credits of Fantasy Island’s television series. The Pipiwai Trail– with its stunning waterfalls, colossal bamboo forest, idyllic stream, and more beautiful than you can imagine- is simply one of the best hikes on Maui. 

Finally, we’ll end the tour at the Kipahulu Visitor Center, located near the end of Hana Highway on the eastern shore of Maui.

Black Sand Beach Reservation

Yes, you do require a reservation to visit the famous black sand beach of Maui and the rest of the Wai’anapanapa State Park. This rule was implemented to combat the way that growing numbers of visitors made the park less enjoyable for both tourists and residents. Reservations for Wai’anapanapa can be made here. To visit Wai’anapanapa by car, you must make a parking reservation and a separate entrance reservation for all members of the party. Parking for a standard car is $10, but larger vehicles pay an increased fee. Walk-in entry is $5. Note that the Wai’anapanapa State Park is located at mile marker #32, which is roughly 53 miles from Kahului, so a good way through the journey. A reservation doesn’t just grant you access to the black sand beach but also to the park’s other features such as the native hala forest, heiau (religious temple), sea stacks, blow holes and so much more.

Starting Point Address

Road to Hana: 5059 Koloa St, Kahului, HI 96732, USA

Reverse tour: 41145 Hana Hwy, Kula, HI 96790