Spotlight's Maui Gold Magazine

Fishpipe Hawaii

Experience this new and unique water thrill from New Zealand! Slide, with up to three riders at a time and at a variable speed of up to 11 feet per second, on one of 12 Fishpipes in the world. A 90-second ride is like speeding down a mile-long water slide! Kihei Marketplace, 1975 S Kihei Rd. Call (808) 960-8188.

Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center is a state-of-the-art marine park highlighting the beauty and wonder of Hawai‘i's underwater world. Visitors will see the nation's largest collection of living coral, be entertained by playful green sea turtles, and come eye to eye with numerous reef sharks. Over 60 exhibits and hands-on activities will delight children and adults alike. After working up an appetite while strolling through the three-acre park, guests can relax and enjoy lunch at the oceanfront Seascape Ma‘alaea Restaurant, or stop for a quick snack at the open-air Reef Cafe. Visitors will also enjoy the world-class shopping at the Maui Ocean Center Store. Conveniently located at Ma‘alaea Harbor, Maui Ocean Center is less than 30-minutes from Maui's major resort areas. Call (808) 270-7000, or visit them online at: www.MauiOceanCenter.com.

Piiholo Ranch Canopy Tours

Once you’re off the ground, the entire time of this unforgettable canopy zipline experience is spent in the trees. Soar over a tropical forest of 200-foot tall eucalyptus and a variety of indigenous plants on ziplines up to 1,000 feet long. Learn about Hawai‘i’s unique ecosystem while viewing the evolution of native to introduced trees and plants. Enjoy dramatic ocean and mountain views from swinging bridges and two treehouse stops. Three canopy zipline-skywalk tours are featured six times a day. A walking adventure tour is also available. Call (808) 572-1717 or visit www.PiiholoCanopyTours.com.

Piiholo Ranch Zipline

You'll know how birds feel as you zip through the skies above Makawao! Piiholo Ranch Zipline tours include their 4-line adventure, zipping over towering eucalyptus and native forests; or for the adrenaline junkie, the 5-line tour, which offers the longest side-by-side zipline in the state of Hawai‘i! All tours begin at Line #1 with four people zipping side-by-side, and continues with side-by-side dual lines. Drinks and snacks are included. With superior padded harnesses, dual-wheel trolleys and highly trained staff, you'll have an unforgettable and wildly fun experience! Visit online at www.PiiholoZipline.com or call (808) 572-1717.

Valley Isle Excursions

Valley Isle Excursions offers the best way to travel the long and winding road to beautiful Hana — let them drive! Enjoy Hana Highway's 617 curves and 56 one-lane bridges in a comfortable, air-conditioned luxury van with wide seating, oversized windows and an experienced guide who has driven this incredible road for 10 or more years. The tour includes hotel pickup, Continental breakfast, hot baked barbecue chicken lunch, photo stops at waterfalls and scenic beaches, and much more. Call (808) 661-TOUR (8687) for details.