A road trip in Maui
Maui, the second largest Hawaiian island is visited by millions of tourists each year. These include people who are seeking sunny beaches and those who wish to explore the rest of Maui which is famous for its scenic beauty. They venture out by renting vehicled and experiencing the great drives that Maui has to offer. A car rental in Maui will enable you to cruise and see beautiful spots on the island.
Pa’ia to Hana
The most popular drive is the one from Pa’ia to Hana. This is on the eastern coast of Maui. The total journey is only of 45 miles but the drive on Highway 360 is very smooth. The highway is maintained to perfection. The silky drive in a Maui car rental vehicle will glide along giving a great view of the coast. Everyone will be absorbed by the passing bamboo forests and the idyllic waterfalls.
Maui is a paradise with beaches of black sand. The island is famous for its fruit salads and banana breads. On the way to Hana stop at Ho’okipa Lookout and watch the enthusiastic surfers riding the big waves. Thirty two miles out of Paia stop at Wai’anapanana and explore the caves in fresh water. If you have the time, make Hana an overnight stop, relax and enjoy the superb view here.
Ma’alaea to Lahaina Drive
Although this drive on Highway 30 is only 12 miles in length it makes up for its shortness in the view that it offers of the humpback whales. This drive in your Maui car rental vehicle will be on the northwestern part of Maui. The whales come all the way from Alaska to mate here. The season for doing whale spotting is December to March. Carry a picnic hamper and take a break at Launiupoko Park. You can watch the surfers from here.
Having reached Lahaina you can explore this city in your rented vehicle. This was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This was a big whaling city with many ships, sometimes up to 400 calling on this port. There are many places to explore including the famous Front Street.
Honokohau to Wailuku
This is a drive on the North coast of Maui. As the road is not so good, it would be better for your to take an appropriate vehicle from your Maui car rental service provider. This is drive of 25 miles on the Kahekili Highway. This drive gives a sample of the power of nature. Enormous trade winds make big waves which hammer the shore. The sharp attacking winds have eroded this side of the island into steep cliffs.
The view is breathtaking. The cliffs are interspersed with green pastures. You will love the ride in your Maui car rental vehicle because the single lane road adds to the adventure and thrill of the drive. You can park your vehicle by the roadside at the 16 mile marker and walk down to the Olivine pools for a swim.
Maui is the favorite island in Hawaii of many tourists from America, Canada and Japan. All these tourists love to take a Maui car rental to drive in this excellent island resort.
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