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Haleakala lava field, Maui, January 2013
Polipoli trail and Maui Redwood forest
Hawaii - Driving Maui - Road to Hana in 30min
(5/19/2015)
This video provides a full accounting of driving conditions from the small town of Pa'ia along the the narrow, winding Hana Highway 360 to the southeast side of the island, several miles past Hana. Multitudes of narrow roads, 1 lane bridges, switchback and blind curves make this trek an all day affair as well as a hair raising adventure. Renting a convertible allows you to get the full experience, but be sure to you can manually shift the transmission in low gear for engine braking on those downhill stretches. If you are an overly cautious driver, please remember to pull off when possible to let locals and other faster traffic pass. Please be sure to mind yield signs identifying one-lane traffic zones and 5-7 car limit local courtesy to one-lane crossings.
BE WARNED: There are many hazards along this road besides the road itself, including but not limited to:
- Distracted Tourist Drivers - These drivers are not familiar with the road nor the hazardous driving conditions. They may drive slow, stop unexpectedly and not yield at one-lane crossings as required. Try to be patient with their ignorance.
- Frustrated Locals - Some locals have very little patience for tourist drivers. They tend to drive fast, loose, tailgate and will notify you to get out of their way. I recommend to let them pass as soon as possible and try to forgive with a smile.
- Random Pedestrians - Waterfall enthusiasts, photographers and other random pedestrians may find their way on bridges and in the middle of road. Watch out as they are unpredictable and do not always yield to traffic.
- Vegetation - Trees, grasses, brush and other plants may obstruct your view of opposing yield stops and other hazards. Limbs and other debris may find their way onto the road as the road is typically under a heavy canopy.
- Water and Falling Rocks - I've never come across falling rocks, but as the road is cut into the side of old volcanic rock and it rains a lot, both may find their way on the road.
LASTLY: This road can be a wonderful experience, however please know before you go. Be safe and a kind driver.
Mahalo for viewing. Aloha!
POINTS OF INTEREST (SHORTCUTS):
- The Small Town of Pa'ia (0:00)
- Twin Falls (3:31) mm2
- Na'ili'ili-haele Falls (5:42) mm6.5
- Garden of Eden (7:48) mm10.5
- Kaumahima State Wayside (8:41) mm12
!!!Bring treats for the feral cats!!!
- Road to Ke'ane Peninsula (10.57) mm 16.5
- Three Bears Falls (12:15) mm19.5
- Wailua iki Falls (13:06) mm21
- Pua'a Ka'a State Park (14:31) mm22.5
- Hanawi Falls (15:22) mm24
- Makapipi Falls (15:59) mm25
- Nahiku Market (18:27) mm29
- Hana Airport (19:55) mm31.5
- Wai'anapanapa State Park (20:07) mm32
aka Black Sand Beach & Lava Tube Oceanside
- The Small Town of Hana (21:00) mm34
mile markers (mm) start counting down from 51 after Hana
- Wailua Falls (25:14) mm45
- Seven Sacred Pools Bridge Overlook (27:24) mm42.5
- Haleakala National Park (27:40) mm42
- UnNamed Black Rock Beach (29:16) mm39.5
- (IN PROGRESS)
MUSIC:
1 Believer by Silent Partner (0:00)
2 Higher by Silent Partner (3:19)
3 Hit My Soul by Silent Partner (6:09)
4 Friction Looks by Silent Partner (8:44)
5 Cruiser by Silent Partner (10:58)
6 Follow Me by Jimmy Fontanez/Med...(12:56)
7 Free Dog by Silent Partner (14:32)
8 Never Better by Jingle Punks (16:19)
9 The Drive by Kevin MacLeod (17:42)
10 Cockpit by Silent Partner (20:00)
11 Hiking by Silent Partner (21:31)
12 Led Foot by Ethan Meixsell (23:17)
13 Cannon by Silent Partner (25:40)
14 The Driving Force by Jingle Punks (27:34)
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A great skate contest put on for the Maui groms. These kids got talent.
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Poli Poli Waiehu Road Trip
An associate of mine called this morning to inform me that he had acquired a red BMW expressly for the purpose of adjourning to a road trip on the open highways of Maui. He had correctly concluded that increased elevation requires a more elevated character (or caricature as the case may be) for reasons too esoteric to be included in such a short essay.
I immediately recognized the dire necessity to properly document this fiasco with state of the art equipment at our disposal. While the dancing hula girls, the fine Japanese cuisine on conveyor belts, the hang gliding disaster and the strange phenomena we encountered at the heiau have not made it to the final cut, it is hoped that the deep appreciation for the natural environment (and driving hella fast thru it in a blazing red BMW) is in evidence.
In the final tableau: if you look closely you can see that somebody has written You Understand This on top of the KEEP OUT
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Kona | CruiseOne
Along the lava-lined west coast of Hawaii you will find the Kona district, home to historic landmarks, tranquil beaches, coffee farms, friendly villages and much more. Many kings built their homes here in ancient times, as the idyllic weather made it the premier place to live.
There are so many things to do in Kona, Hawaii that the hardest part of your vacation will be choosing which fun excursion to enjoy first. Since it is shielded from winds by the volcano Maunaloa, the waters in south Kona are calm and clear – ideal for spotting dolphins as well as snorkeling, diving and swimming. This region is also known for its deep-sea fishing, kayaking, hiking and biking excursions – plus its tranquil yoga retreats are especially popular.
Also, don’t forget to taste the rich flavors of a cup of 100% Kona coffee, made from beans grown on the cool upland slopes.
This video gives you a closer look at a few of the many fantastic experiences that Kona, Hawaii has to offer.