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Soaring above the island will give you a unique perspective of Maui and a chance to observe its yet-untouched natural areas. Take flight in a helicopter, paraglider, hang glider, or a small, fixedwing aircraft.
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So-called because of its proximity to a long-gone small airport. The beach has been upgraded in recent years, and now has picnic tables and restroom facilities.
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At Awalua Beach the gentle offshore waves are a good place for first-time surfers to learn the sport. The bottom descends in a slight incline out to deeper waters.
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Just off the Hāna Highway between Kahului and Pā’ia, the water here can be a bit rough at times, and it does tend to get windy by mid-morning. But if you’re an early morning person, Baldwin is lovely.
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Maui has hundreds of miles of designated bikeways, and renting a bicycle is easy. Organized mountain bike tours cover the Upcountry. The most popular guided tours begin at sunrise at the summit of Haleakalā and glide down to sea level along 37 miles of curves and switchbacks on well-paved, well-traveled roads.
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West Maui Cycles, Lahaina (661 9005), and The Island Biker (877 7744) have excellent bikes and a range of suggested routes, including the famous ride down from Haleakalā.
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Always a good idea in case of an emergency, although service may be limited or unavailable in some areas.
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A “must have” if you plan to hike or cycle in remote areas.
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This beach on Honokōhau Bay has parking, showers, barbecues, and good swimming off a long, wide beach complete with trees for shade. But watch out in the winter months, when the surf here can get very big.
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Rental shops abound, but Kīhei’s Maui Dive (879 3388) also charters boats to Molokini.
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