Quick Tour Of Central Maui

Kahului, Maui, Hawaii's largest town resides within the depths of Central Maui that is bordered by the mountains at the west and the Haleakala at the east. It is the home for the Kahului Airport wherein it is known to accommodate visitors arriving in Maui. However, there are a vast majority of tourists and visitors who don't stick around and appreciate the beauty that is central. They either proceed to the resorts of Kihei Coast or West Maui which gives them no reason to explore Central Maui not unless they wanted to head back home.



Kahului is primarily a commercialized center wherein Maui's biggest shopping mall, Ka'ahumanu is located. It is close to the beautiful town of Wailuku that can be visited and well-appreciated. Along the slopes of the west mountains, Wailuku is the home for the different government buildings of the county wherein numerous historical churches, antique stores and agreeably old-fashioned restaurants that serve variety of Hawaiian dishes which is worth the wait.



One of the most popular places in Wailuku is the museum of Bailey House which is filled with elaborate artworks, artifacts and periodical furnishings. Here, you will entice your earnest learning on how the history of events in Maui happens. A roundtrip ticket will give you a better idea on the accounts of the place. Here, you can find shops that feature books of the locals.



Wailuku is also considered as the portal to the Iao Valley. Iao Valley is one of the most sacred and enchanting places of the entire of Hawaii. Right in the center of Iao Valley is a stone pillar which rises 1,200 feet to the air. This pillar is known and is commonly called as the “Needle” which towers over the valley below.



Driving back to Wailuku from the Iao Valley, don't forget to drop by the Heritage Gardens and the Kepaniwai Park which has several features of gardens and buildings that represent the different cultures of Hawaiian Island's various groups of immigrants.



The moment you have reached Wailuku, make a quick right turn on Route 30 and head to Ma'alaea towards the south. Do a stopover at Maui's Tropical Plantation wherein you will feast your eyes on a 60-acre wide variety of fruit plantation. Here, you will have the chance of enjoying Maui's rich agricultural nature, history and some free samples to soothe your pleasure for fresh natural fruits harvested in fine weather and treated with effective quality. You will also be delighted with the different kinds of plants, flowers and trees that are unique and not found in any kind of plantation. If you are a fruit lover, then you must try hopping into the zone. If you go into gift shops, prices are actually reasonable and inexpensive for that matter. Looking for some Mauna Kea macadamia nuts? Then you can find it inside the plantation at worthy prices and selections.



The Ma'alaea District is located inside Central Maui which is about 6 miles turning south of Wailuku. This is the perfect spot to dip and have quiet relaxation because this is the place where the Maui Ocean Center is found. This is one of Maui Hawaii's proudest, newest and is considered as one of the finest marine aquariums. Here, you can find varieties of aquatic life and experience being one with their habitat. You will also find the Ma'a'laea Harbor noted as the home to numerous snorkel cruise and whale watching boats. You can also fine dine with their exquisite restaurants and be captivated with the invigorating serenity.