Hana lava tubes - Maui Hawaii
For a stop unlike any other, keep an eye out for Mile Marker #31 along Maui’s famous Road to Hana to experience the raw beauty and fascinating history of the Hana lava tubes on your next journey to The Valley Isle:
Less than a half mile down ‘Ula’ino Road just near Kahanu Garden and Wai’anapanapa State Park, the Hana lava tubes make for an interesting, stunning stop along a road trip where it can be hard to narrow down which stops are worth your time, and which you should skip.
Offering self-guided tours for around $12 per person daily from 10:30am to 4pm, guests under 5 are offered free entrance to this Road to Hana must-see. While you’re supplied with a flashlight and optional umbrella, we recommend wearing slip-resistant footwear, as the cave floor is almost always wet and can be slippery. Descend into the dramatic cave entrance, and have fun exploring the many sites of the largest lava tube on Maui, and the 18th largest in the world!
Formed approximately 960 years ago, it’s estimated that only about half of the cave has been explored to this day, holding such unique formations and areas like the fallout shelter, lava stalagmites, chocolate corridor of stalactites, and even blind cave insects like crickets, flatworms and millipedes, though there are no bats present inside the cave.
From 1950 to 1970, the cave was primarily used as dumping grounds for cow bones from a nearby slaughterhouse, later removed in the late 1990’s by the present-day owner of the cave, who was awarded the State of Hawaii Environmental Preservation Award for his effort. Spend some time learning more about the unique structures and history of this otherworldly attraction, and enjoy other property highlights like the Red Ti Botanical Garden Maze, or bring picnic supplies to savor on the stunning property grounds before continuing your drive to explore Hana’s endless natural wonders.
Restrooms are available onsite, and keep in mind that the average tour time is approximately 40 minutes. Visit our website to see a detailed guide of our recommended stops along the Road to Hana, and remember, it’s about the journey, not the destination. Aloha!
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Hana Lava Tube in Maui, HI
Short tour of the Hava Lava Tube (a.k.a. Ka Eleku Cavern) near Hana in Maui, HI. This is a must-see attraction on the famous Road to Hana. My family thoroughly enjoyed it and it was educational too!
Ka’eleku Cave
Ka’eleku Cave also known as Hana Lava Tube. We decided to stop and cave explored on our way to Hana in Maui.
It cost us $12 bucks per person which I think is a pretty good price.
The cave is fitted with handrails and plenty of informative signage throughout. There is also a relatively smooth cinder trail through the tour portion of the cave that makes walking through a simple and safe task for most anyone in half-decent shape.
It was definite a unique and wonderful experience!!
We visited this cave in June 2016
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