DK Travel : Maui : Outdoor

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Wailea Gold

This award-winning course rose to international prominence in 2001, the first year it hosted the Champions Skin Game and the extraordinary foursome of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Hale Irwin. Many consider this championship course hallowed ground, yet it’s 7,078-yd, par 72 layout is manageable, even for weekendonly duffers.
Waimoku Falls Trail

A 4-mile hike that takes about two hours, beginning at the Kīpahulu Visitor Center of Haleakalā National Park (the Ranger’s Station) and climbing through tropical rain forest and a dense bamboo forest to the 400-ft Waimoku Falls. The trail is maintained but can be muddy.
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.
Warm Clothes and Rain Gear

The weather can change quickly, so be prepared for wet and/or cold conditions.
Water

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

Maui’s most famous winter visitors – the humpback whales – arrive from Alaska in December and stay through April. Many charter boats carry passengers into the channels on Maui’s leeward side to experience the grace and majesty of these huge and playful gentle giants.
’Īao Valley State Park

The site of Maui’s bloodiest ancient battle, ’Īao Valley is sacred to Hawaiians. Within the valley stands the towering basalt pillar known as the ’Īao Needle, and Kepaniwai Park. The latter’s orderly horticulture and pavilions reflect the cultures that make up modern Hawai’i. (see ’Īao Valley and Kepaniwai)
’Īao Valley Trail

This is a great walk for the family with well-maintained, paved paths, and easy to reach pools. Climb the steps to the top of the path for a better view of the ’Īao Needle. Allow at least an hour and a half to explore all the park’s trails.

’Īao Valley Trail
“Dig Me”

The beach in front of Whalers Village is the portion of Kā’anapali known to locals as “Dig Me,” as in “look at me, aren’t I lovely?” If you’d rather look than be looked at, grab a table and a cocktail at the Barefoot Bar (see Barefoot Bar).