Haiku

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Haiku

Best timeJan–Dec
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Nearest airportOGG · 7 mi
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Overview

Haiku is an old plantation town on the island of Maui.

2 places to stay

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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)

Jan: 1.8 in rain1.8"Jan: high 80°F, low 67°F80°67°JanFeb: 1.9 in rain1.9"Feb: high 80°F, low 67°F80°67°FebMar: 2.4 in rain2.4"Mar: high 81°F, low 68°F81°68°MarApr: 0.8 in rain0.8"Apr: high 83°F, low 70°F83°70°AprMay: 0.8 in rain0.8"May: high 85°F, low 72°F85°72°MayJun: 0.5 in rain0.5"Jun: high 87°F, low 74°F87°74°JunJul: 0.5 in rain0.5"Jul: high 88°F, low 75°F88°75°JulAug: 0.8 in rain0.8"Aug: high 89°F, low 76°F89°76°AugSep: 0.9 in rain0.9"Sep: high 88°F, low 75°F88°75°SepOct: 1.5 in rain1.5"Oct: high 87°F, low 74°F87°74°OctNov: 2.3 in rain2.3"Nov: high 84°F, low 72°F84°72°NovDec: 2.2 in rain2.2"Dec: high 82°F, low 69°F82°69°Dec

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
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Budget & where to stay

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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

    Stay Haiku Plantation Inn

    Maui's original and historic bed and breakfast.

    📍 555 Haiku Rd
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    Stay Maui Tradewinds

    Private 2-acre honeymoon/vacation retreat. Gets high ratings from many guests.

    📍 4320 Une Pl💲 From $229 per night☎ +1 808 573-0066
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