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Maui, HI

23 THINGS TO DO IN MAUI, HI (MAY 24 - JUNE 02)

Lahaina Noon

Lahaina Noon

late May | mid-July • nature

An interesting solar position can be observed in various locations

Beach Season

Beach Season

March–May (all year round) • activity

A time to enjoy the most exotic beaches of Hawaii!

Turtle Town in Maui

Turtle Town in Maui

May–September • activity

A beautiful snorkel location with friendly Hawaiian sea turtles and a variety of colorful tropical fish

Ziplining

Ziplining

all year round • activity

America's first zipline appeared in Hawaii and the activity still remains one of the major attractions on the islands

Haleakala Sunrise and Sunset

Haleakala Sunrise and Sunset

March–May • nature

A magnificent sunrise and sunset at Haleakala summit among volcanic scenery will leave you breathless

Torch Lighting and Cliff Diving

Torch Lighting and Cliff Diving

all year round • activity

A romantic and touching experience on Maui Island, unique to Hawaii

Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking and Canoeing

April–October • activity

Explore the amazing islands and bays from the water

Luau Party

Luau Party

all year round • activity

A trip to Hawaii isn't complete without a traditional Hawaiian party

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

May 25–27, 2024 • event

Flower shower, floating lanterns, and other events to commemorate fallen heroes

Hawaii Cruises

Hawaii Cruises

April–August • activity

Be prepared for adventures when cruising the Pacific

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

May–September • activity

Explore picturesque lagoons, tunnels, reefs, and underwater canyons of the Hawaiian Islands​

Plumeria Blossom

Plumeria Blossom

April–August • nature

Plumeria flowers have become a symbol of Hawaii. Don't miss their beautiful bloom season

Hiking

Hiking

year round (best time: Sep-Oct, Apr-May)  • activity

It feels like Hawaii exists to impress visitors with stunning views of bamboo forests, coastal trails, and volcanic areas

Stargazing

Stargazing

all year round (best from March to September) • nature

Hawaii features plenty of breathtaking spots, with the sky filled with trillions of stars

Apple Bananas

Apple Bananas

June–October • food

Forget your supermarket bananas. Taste Hawaiian apple bananas for the first time

Lychee

Lychee

May–June • food

Try this sweet and juicy fruit with a short harvesting season

Ohi'a'ai or Mo​untain Apples

Ohi'a'ai or Mo​untain Apples

June–October • food

Try these exotic Hawaiian fruits which are absolutely delicious

Mango

Mango

June–October • food

There are over 60 varieties of mango in Hawaii

Pineapple

Pineapple

March–July • food

A delicious fruit that grows in many backyards in Hawaii

Soursop

Soursop

January–April | June–August | October–November • food

This strange looking fruit is great for smoothies

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

May–September • activity

A real Mecca for kitesurfers and windsurfers where surfing is a way of life

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

May–September • activity

Hawaii is one of the few places in the world where you can still catch a 50 kg yellowfin tuna

Surinam Cherry

Surinam Cherry

September–November | March–June • food

It doesn't look like a cherry at all, but the sour taste is somewhat close to one

13 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

4th of July

4th of July

out of rangeJuly 4 • event

Fireworks and celebrations all over Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island

Maui Film Festival

Maui Film Festival

out of rangeJune 28–July 2, 2023 • event

Watching a movie right on the beach under a starry tropical sky. Sounds like a great festival experience, rig​ht?

Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom

out of rangemid-January–early March • nature

Japanese brought the cherry trees to Hawaii along with hanami tradition

May Day (Lei Day)

May Day (Lei Day)

out of rangeMay 1 • event

Lei is not just an accessory. This element of Hawaiian culture even has its own holiday

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

out of rangemid-November–early May| best: January–March  • nature

A spectacular and moving show of whales with their calves cresting and breaching around your boat​​

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

out of rangeFebruary 10-February 24, 2024 • event

Immerse yourself in vibrant street celebrations on Maui

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

out of rangeDecember–February • nature

Hawaii is home to a number of rare birds and a great number of seabirds

Jacaranda Tree Blooming

Jacaranda Tree Blooming

out of rangelate April–mid-May • nature

A beautiful spectacle of Jacaranda trees blooming along the Haleakala slopes on Maui

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangeOctober  • event

Don't miss out on fun fall activities when you are in Hawaii

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

out of rangemid-December–mid-April (best time: January–March) • nature

Up-close look at magnificent humpback whales and their natural habitat

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

out of rangeNovember–March • nature

Ready to witness Mother Nature in action?

Avocado

Avocado

out of rangeSeptember–April • food

Even though avocado is not native to Hawaii, it's widely used in modern Hawaiian cuisine

Rambutan

Rambutan

out of rangeOctober–March • food

A colourful and hairy fruit very popular in Hawaii

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