For all those who want to explore the islands, get to know the real Hawaii and get away from the touristy resorts, Upcountry Maui is the place to go on your Maui vacation. Upcountry Maui begins at Pukalani and climbs the slopes of magnificent Haleakala to the ranchland communities of Makawao, Kula, Keokea and Ulupalakua. These are the areas where you can find the oldest ranches, like Ulupakalua Ranch on the slopes of Haleakala at an elevation of under 2,000 feet.You can reach the ranch via a scenic drive past horses, cattle and purple blooming jacarandas. Enjoy the panoramic views of Lanai, Molokini and Kahoolawe. The Hawaiian cowboys, knowns as paniolos, are still riding the ranges!
When you decide to stay at one of the lovely upcountry B&Bs, inns or vacation rentals in the coming winter months, be aware that the higher elevation brings colder temperatures to those upcountry areas, especially during the nights. Make sure that there is some heating at your accommodation and have a sweater and long pants available for going out at night. Driving a convertible might not be the right thing, as rain can suddenly surprise you.
Well, one cannot leave Hawaii tourism totally behind when visiting Upcountry Maui. The green rolling pastures of rural Makawao with the blue ocean in the distance is home to beautiful boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. But one got to eat on a day trip outing and a little shopping can be fun too. If you are not into it, drive further up the road to Kula where Maui visitors can find flower farms with beautiful tropical flowers like protea, orchids and bird of paradise.
Kula Botanical Garden is another alternative to visiting boutiques and galleries. The 8-acre garden is located on the slopes of Haleakala and displays colorful and unique plants, amazing rock formations, a covered bridge, waterfalls, koi pond and aviary. Visitors will find hundreds of varieties of plants to enjoy and photograph.
We have hundreds of varieties of plants for you to enjoy and photograph.
There is much more to Upcountry Maui. If you have stayed at one of the wonderful upcountry vacation places or would like to share your upcountry Maui experience with our Hawaii blog visitors, we would love to hear from you. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
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4 comments:
The way our family takes Hawaii vacations is by staying at our Hawaii vacation home. It's the best way to take experience Hawaii for all it has to offer.
Even Oprah owns a wonderful Hawaiian island home on Maui where she stays quite frequently.
One does not need to be Oprah to make an island vacation possible. There are lots of Maui ocean front and ocean view condos avilable for purchase.
If one prefers the cooler higher elevation, green rolling hills and peace and privacy, there are upcountry Maui places to choose from for your vacation.
Upcountry is my favorite. It's where I spent my birthday last month and I wouldn't have it any other way.
By the way, stop by. You've been nominated! :) Look for the Mahalos and Kudos post.
Aloha Anele,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving this nice comment about upcountry Hawaii locations. Upcountry Maui is so different to the touristy beach condo areas with its green rolling hills, cows and horses and great people. That's where visitors can still find the real Hawaii.
Thanks for nomonating our 'Best Hawaii Vacation' blog as part of your mahalo post. Hope I can follow-up on this soon with my own Mahalo post. Great idea to help promote our Hawaii blog ohana.
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