Hana Highway Driving Tips
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Review & FAQ:

  • How do you get to the Seven Sacred Pools?
    • You've probably already heard about the famous Hana Highway, its one-way bridges and yield signs.
    • To get to the Seven Sacred Pools, you'll have to drive the whole length of the highway.
    • There are many scenic stops along the way.
  • How long does it take to drive to O'heo Gulch?
    • If you are staying in Kapalua, Napili, Ka'anapali, Kihei or Wailea, the drive will take about 3.5 hours each way without stopping.
    • Even if you get started early in the morning, you won't have much time for sightseeing once you get to O'heo Gulch.
    • If you can, plan on spending a day or two in Hana. It's beautiful and incredibly peaceful.
  • Where can you stay in Hana?
    • In addition to Travaasa Hana, there are several rentals available in town.
  • What is the Hana Highway?
    • The Hana Highway is a 60 mile stretch of road that connects the small town of Hana to the rest of Maui.
    • The road to Hana is not really a highway. It's narrow and patched together with one-way and some two-way bridges.
    • There are 54 bridges along the way, apparently. But can anyone be really sure?
    • It's this "highway" that keeps Hana so isolated.
  • What can you see along the Hana Highway?
    • The road features beautiful views of the coastline, waterfalls and tropical plants.
  • How popular is the Hana Highway?
    • Many visitors to Maui (about 3,000 each day), take a day trip just to drive along the road.
    • The drive from Kahului Airport takes about two hours.
  • Does traffic slow down on the Hana Highway?
    • Traffic frequently comes to a stop near the bridges as tour vans pull over and let passengers look at waterfalls and plants.
  • Where should you fill up on gas before driving the Hana Highway?
    • Before you head there, be sure to fill up your car with gas in Paia.
  • Can you swim in the pools along the coastal part of Haleakala?
    • The coastal part of Haleakala features beautiful waterfalls and pools of water where you can go for a swim.
    • The pools are closed off if there is a lot of rain.

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