DK Travel : Maui

Maui is known as the “valley isle”, and most of its population nestles in the low-lying isthmus between the lush western mountains and the dustier slopes of Haleakalā to the east. Skirting the coast are some of the world’s finest beaches, from the popular resorts on the southwestern fringe to the wilder surfing beaches on the north and eastern shores. Maui’s administrative group also includes the islands of Moloka’i and Lana’i with more magnificent scenery and even greater remoteness.

Waine’e Cemetery

The first Christian cemetery in Hawai’i. Many Hawaiian ali’i (royals) are buried here, including King Kaumuali’i, the last king of Kaua’i; Queen Keōpūolani, the highest Hawaiian ali’i ever baptized as a Protestant; and Princess Nahienaena, sister of Kings Kamehameha II and III.
Waiola Church

Immortalized by American author James Michener in his novelHawai’i , this church was built in the early 1800s and, over its 200-year history, has been destroyed three times – twice by windstorms and once by fire. The building was repositioned during its last reconstruction in 1951 and has been standing sturdily since. Still known largely as Waine’e Church, it was officially renamed Waiola (“water of life”) in 1953.
Wai’ānapanapa

An extraordinary sight, this fine black sand beach was formed by lava flowing into the ocean and shattering on contact with the cool water. The beach lines the edge of a cove surrounded by craggy lava peaks and lush tropical greenery.
Wai’ānapanapa Beach Trail

Easy beach trail hikes (1–4 miles long), with spires of black lava, caves, freshwater pools, and archaeological sites to explore.
Wai’ānapanapa State Park

The natural features of this park include freshwater springfed caves, a magnificent black sand beach, heiau (temples), blowholes, the King’s Trail (see Wai’ānapanapa Beach Trail), and a fascinating natural stone arch traversing towering peaks of lava.
Warm Clothes and Rain Gear

The weather can change quickly, so be prepared for wet and/or cold conditions.
Warren & Annabell’s

A fun magic show with a difference or two and many surprises – like the invisible piano player.
Water

Be sure to carry plenty of drinking water as freshwater streams and pools usually contain parasites.
Waterfront Restaurant

The name says it all. Literally at the ocean’s edge, fresh fish prepared in several different ways each night is why the Waterfront has such staying power.
Weaving

Traditionally, women are the weavers in Hawai’i, and many of the old everyday objects they created from lau hala (leaves of the pandanus tree) and the minutely thin makaloa (sedge grass) are considered works of art today. Lau hala mats, hats, and handbags are easily found in craft shops, but makaloa is now something of a rarity.

Coconut frond hat

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