Overview
Haiku is an old plantation town on the island of Maui.
2 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 67°F. Wettest: Mar and Nov. (climate data from nearby Honolulu)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OGG Kahului International Airport, Kahului — 7 mi away (major hub). Directions
- HNM Hana Airport, Hana — 22 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
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Understand
Haiku is a great little community which stretches several miles between Hookipa Beach Park, the world's top windsurfing location, & Jaw's, famous for its 60 foot waves surfed only by tow-in and by the world's best.
The area sits at the edge of Maui's tropical rainforest, along the North Shore coastline and through portions of Maui's cooler upcountry region. Here you will find waterfalls with fresh swimming pools of clear blue water, beautiful daily rainbows, green rolling hills, unbelievable lush tropical landscapes, all surrounded by large ranches and yes even pineapple and sugar cane fields.
Haiku has much to offer those who are willing to take a trek off the beaten path, to find the Hawaii of old, since there are no resorts within miles. It's quiet, serene and peaceful. This truly is a journey, where you will lose your heart to Haiku and the island of Maui. Not only because of its beauty & picturesque landscape, or the fact that Haiku is really one of the remaining working plantation towns with historical buildings, or due to the wonderful outdoor activities like hiking wonderful trails with great bird watching or biking the volcano, but mainly due to the type of people who make Haiku their home.
Here visitors will find the "locals" are warm, welcoming and friendly with a mix of eco farmers, long-time local families, new age wellness, spiritual leaders, healers & artisans. Don't forget to stay at one of the area's bed and breakfasts, and oh my gosh the food vendors are a treat for the taste buds. Haiku is little known but has so much to offer visitors and locals alike, yet it's only minutes to all the main attractions Maui has to offer.
See
See Jaws, or go to Hookipa for a windsurf lesson.
Do
Haiku has a merchants association, and often there are local festivals or events. Eco-fest August 7th, Earth Day are two ongoing yearly events. You can reach them at 808-575-7500 for any info on current events and happenings. Often there are merchant coupons etc available.
Buy
Make a purchase at the Haiku Thrift shop and support the local foster children.
Sleep
Nearby
Paia
City / town · 7 listings · 3 mi away
Makawao
City / town · 6 listings · 4 mi away
Kahului
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Wailuku
City / town · 7 listings · 12 mi away
Waikapu
City / town · 3 listings · 13 mi away
Ma'alaea
City / town · 5 listings · 13 mi away
Kihei
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Haleakalā National Park
Park · 11 listings · 17 mi away
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