Maui Regions

From the peak of Haleakala to the sands of Maui’s beautiful beaches, Hawaii’s second largest island is separated into five distinct regions: West Maui, South Maui, Central Maui, Upcountry Maui and East Maui.

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  Central Maui

  • Wailuku, Maui  The gateway to Iao Valley, Wailuku is the county seat of Maui’s government.
  • Iao Valley State Park, Maui  Central Maui’s Iao Valley State Park features one of Maui’s most recognizable landmarks, the 365-metre Iao Needle.
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  East Maui

  • Hana, Maui   Hana is a small, untouched town on Maui’s eastern coastline. To get here visitors must travel one of the world’s most scenic drives.
  • Pools of Oheo, Maui  The Pools of Oheo, located just past Hana, are beautiful, swimmable pools fed by waterfalls.
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  Upcountry Maui

  • Kula, Maui  Upcountry Maui’s rustic town of Kula is known for its produce farms and botanical gardens.
  • Haleakala National Park, Maui  Haleakala National Park, a scenic national park on the island of Maui and home to Maui’s highest peak.
  • Makawao, Maui  A rural, artistic community on the slopes of Upcountry Maui, Makawao is home to the Paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboy.
  • Paia, Maui  Historic Maui town that is near Hookipa Beach, the windsurfing capital of the world.
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  West Maui

  • Honolua Bay, Maui  Honolua Bay is a famous big wave surf spot during the winter surf season.
  • Kaanapali Beach, Maui  Kaanapali Beach is the signature beach of West Maui.
  • Kapalua, Maui  Kapalua is loosely translated to “arms embracing the sea,” and it is one of Maui’s premier resort areas.
  • Lahaina, Maui  Lahaina is a historic whaling village and lively west Maui hot spot.
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  South Maui

  • Wailea, Maui  Wailea, on the south shore of Maui, is a luxurious resort community known for crescent-shaped beaches and world-class golf.
  • Makena Beach State Park (Big Beach), Maui  Makena Beach, also known as “Big Beach,” is one of the largest beaches in Maui.
  • Molokini, Maui  Molokini is a small island a few miles off of Maui’s southwestern coast that’s well suited for snorkellers and divers.
  • Kihei, Maui  Kihei, on the southwest shore of Maui, features ten kilometres of beaches.
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