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Spotlight on Sightseeing Maui



THE SEVEN WONDERS OF MAUI


Iao Needle1 - “ ‘IAO NEEDLE
Located in ‘Iao Valley State Park just outside Wailuku. A 2,250-foot natural rock pinnacle presides over Iao Stream. Easy trails guide you amid exotic tropical plants and to a sheltered lookout.



Molokini Islet2 - “MOLOKINI ISLET”
An eroded, sunken volcanic cindercone three miles off Maui's south shore. It’s a popular snorkeling destination and marine life preserve. Boat tours leave from Ma‘alaea, Kihei boat ramp and Lahaina Harbors, daily



Haleakala Summit3 - “HALEAKALA SUMMIT”
Haleakala National Park is a popular attraction. Its moon-like landscape is a stark contrast to Maui’s lush valleys and sandy beaches. This dormant volcano allows breathtaking views of morning sunrises and the Big Island from 10,023-feet above sea level.



Kipahulu District4 - “KIPAHULU DISTRICT”
Part of Haleakala’s National Park. Trails guide you through tropical rainforest alongside a myriad of streams, cascading into emrald green pools. Bamboo groves, rare birds and tropical plants fringe this tropical oasis.



Makena Big Beach5 - “MAKENA BIG BEACH”
Once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Access is by a dirt road that opens to a long stretch of golden sand. A great swimming spot when the surf is low and great bodysurfing when the surf's up.



Historic Lahaina6 - “HISTORIC LAHAINA”
A national historic landmark. Once a capital of Hawai‘i and a port for a pacific whaling fleet in the 1840s. Maui’s happening spot for dining, cocktails, shopping, cruises and snorkeling from Lahaina Harbor and nightlife.



Humpback Whales7 - “HUMPBACK WHALES“
Ma‘alaea Bay is a seasonal breeding ground for up to 1,500 Humpback whales who migrate from Polar waters to breed in warm Pacific waters. Various Maui whale-watching tour companies offer excellent observations of these giants of the sea.



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