{"id":11710,"date":"2022-07-14T01:30:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T11:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/?p=11710"},"modified":"2024-11-11T18:08:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T04:08:29","slug":"upcountry-maui-activites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/upcountry-maui-activites\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to do in Upcountry Maui"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is so much to do on Maui including beaching, snorkeling, eating, surfing, and more! However, these areas can get crowded from time to time and you may just want to get away from it all. A visit to Upcountry Maui will help you to get above it all. The areas of Makawao, Haiku, Kula, Pukalani, and Ulupalakua make up the Upcountry region of Maui and are home to amazing hikes<\/a>, beautiful waterfalls, and bi-coastal views that will etch their way into your memory.\u00a0 Get more of a local feel for the island with these 5 Things To Do In Upcountry Maui.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Makawao Forest Reserve<\/h2>\n

Escape the beach crowds\u2014and give your sun-kissed skin a rest\u2014by heading towards lusher parts.<\/p>\n

Makawao Forest Reserve\u2014a striking park tucked into the northeastern countryside 2,500 feet above sea level<\/strong>\u2014boasts Koa trees that climb into the sky and copses of musky eucalyptuses.<\/p>\n

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Bike riders<\/strong> can find their thrills on single and double-track trails, while the Kahakapao Loop Trail<\/strong> presents five idyllic miles of native plant species (and the garrulous birds who sing out from them).<\/p>\n

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2. O\u02bbo Farm<\/h2>\n

Hawaii may import 90% of its food but one look at its farms will remind you that the island\u2019s agricultural scene is absolutely thriving.<\/p>\n

One farm that embodies it all?<\/strong> O\u02bbo\u2014an organic orchard tucked onto the slopes of Kula that presents eight and a half acres of sustainably maintained land and produce.<\/p>\n

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Started by a pair of surfing pals in 2000, this jewel grows everything from stone fruit to anise (and supplies some of the best restaurants on the island).<\/p>\n

Head upcountry for their Forage & Feast excursion<\/strong>, which gives guests the chance to pick their own produce before a meal is created from the harvest. Crazy about coffee? Sign up for their Seed to Cup Coffee Tour<\/strong>, where visitors receive in-depth lessons on the farm\u2019s roasting process\u2014and what constitutes the perfect cappuccino.<\/p>\n

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3. Paia Souvenir Shopping<\/h2>\n

Back in the day\u2014as in the 19th and early 20th centuries\u2014Paia served as a plantation camp for the myriad laborers at the Paia Sugar Mill<\/strong>, at one point housing a fifth of the island\u2019s population<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Today, the plantation quarters may be nothing but a memory, but what\u2019s remained is the town\u2019s notable diversity. Located on the North Shore and often referred to as the \u201cWindsurfing Capital of the World<\/strong>,\u201d Paia\u2019s varied shops and restaurants reflect its eclecticism. Browse discriminating art galleries filled with blown glass and one-of-a-kind jewelry, find a trendy hat or top at the aptly-named Alice in Hulaland, or score shades and a gorgeous bikini at Maui Girl & Co.<\/p>\n

Best part yet?<\/strong> When you\u2019re done gathering souvenirs, you can kick up your feet at one of the village\u2019s excellent eateries. One to try? Caf\u00e9 de Amis, where the beer is cold, the curries are hot, and the crepes are tasty.<\/p>\n

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4. Ali\u02bbi Kula Lavender Farm<\/h2>\n

Where the Lahaina Pali trail<\/strong> is arid and harsh, Upcountry Maui<\/strong>\u2014and the home of Ali\u02bbi Kula Lavender Farm\u2014is welcoming and mild.<\/p>\n

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Frequently compared to California\u2019s wine country, the pastoral meadows on Haleakala\u2019s upper slopes have a calming effect\u2014no vino required\u2014especially on this gem of a farm, where a labyrinth of lavender (as in 55,000 plants<\/strong> and 45 different varieties<\/strong>) looks out upon incredible views of the island.<\/p>\n

The brainchild of organic farmer Ali\u02bbi Chang<\/strong>, the orchard also exhibits an array of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as a charming caf\u00e9 that serves\u2014wait for it\u2014lavender-infused lattes.<\/p>\n

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5. Helicopter Tour<\/h2>\n

Stunning scenery overflows across Maui County<\/strong><\/a>, but some of its most astonishing spots can only be accessed by a chopper.<\/p>\n

(And what spots they are\u2014from the vertiginous sea cliffs of Molokai<\/a><\/strong> to the colossal waterfalls within the West Maui Mountains<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n

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Maui Helicopter Tours<\/a><\/strong> gives guests intimate views of these beauties aboard crafts that blend luxury with safety. State-certified tour guides provide eye-opening lessons on Maui\u2019s geography, history, and culture<\/strong>, and with tours that include Haleakala, Hana, West Maui, and Molokai<\/strong>, you\u2019re sure to find a trip that\u2019ll leave you slack-jawed.<\/p>\n

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Check out more Maui Activities<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There is so much to do on Maui including beaching, snorkeling, eating, surfing, and more! However, these areas can get crowded from time to time and you may just want to get away from it all. A visit to Upcountry Maui will help you to get above it all. The areas of Makawao, Haiku, Kula, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":249,"featured_media":13869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hawaii","category-maui"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Things to do in Upcountry Maui - Activity Authority<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Visit Upcountry Maui. 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