Road to Hana, Maui: 10 stops from Maui to Haleakala
Experience Maui's legendary Road to Hana, a 505 km scenic drive featuring 59 one-lane bridges, lush bamboo forests, and stunning black sand beaches. This iconic route connects remote coastal communities with dramatic waterfalls, volcanic lava tubes, and panoramic ocean viewpoints along the eastern shore of Maui, Hawaii.
- Distance
- 505.4 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees
- End
- Wailea Black Sand Beach
- Stops
- 10
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees
- Lava Tube Cave — Natural underground tunnel formed during volcanic eruptions by flowing lava, accessible as a roadside attraction along the Road to Hana.
- Black Sand Beach — Volcanic beach formed from lava fragments, offering dramatic dark shoreline views and unique swimming opportunities along Maui's coast.
- Bamboo Forest — A dense grove of giant bamboo grass creating an ethereal, dreamlike landscape that makes visitors feel small yet deeply connected to nature.
- Kihei Beach — Popular crescent beach with calm, shallow waters ideal for families and snorkeling, stretching along Maui's sunny southern shore.
- Maui Ocean Center Aquarium — The largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing diverse marine life and coral reef ecosystems in an impressive dome structure.
- Haleakala Volcano
- Maui
- Road to Hana
- Wailea Black Sand Beach — A striking beach with jet-black sand nestled between lush coastline, featuring short hiking trails and panoramic viewpoints of the volcanic landscape.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Road to Hana features hairpin curves and one-lane bridges; download the Shaka Guide app for live updates on best stops and hidden spots like the secret lava tube as you drive.
- Timing
- To watch sunrise at Haleakala, make reservations online 60 days in advance; last-minute tickets released 2 days before at 7am. No reservations needed for sunset or daytime visits.
- Tip
- Bring a jacket and pants when visiting Haleakala summit; temperature can drop to 30°F/-1°C despite hot beach weather below.
- Food
- Roadside stands along Road to Hana sell fresh coconuts and banana bread on an honor system—pay based on a menu posted in a box.
- Tip
- Kihei has family-friendly beaches that are more mellow than other surf spots on the island; you may spot sea turtles while swimming.
- Tip
- Maui Ocean Center has the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere with an underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks and manta rays.
Video on this route
Road to HANA | Maui's Most Infamous Drive