Bamboo Forest, Haiku - Na'ili'ili-Haele
Maui is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. There are a wide variety of activities to do here, on land and sea, and your wallet will appreciate the activities you and your family can participate that don’t cost a dime!
One of these money-saving activities you can do is the Na’ili’ili-Haele trail, known as the Bamboo Forest. Located in Haiku on the North shore of Maui on Hany Hwy (by mile marker #6.7) the bamboo forest is exactly that: a huge forest of staggering bamboo trees! It is right off of the famous “Road to Hana” and you can enjoy the scenery for 5 minutes or 5 hours.
After a 10-15 minute walk on paths throughout the forest, you will eventually pop out at a water stream. You can hop some rocks across the water and will then come in contact the first waterfall and water pool big enough to take a quick dip.
Continuing on requires ropes and ladders and you will encounter another, larger waterfall. You can swim around or even hike up the rocks and jump about 20 feet into the pool! If you decide to continue further, be warned: you WILL get muddy!
But of course that’s part of the fun! After roughly another 20 minutes of walking through the water, rock hopping, and maneuvering through the mud, you end up at another stream that requires you to swim about a 100 meters and finally, you end up at the last waterfall, which is about 100 feet tall and the pool at the base of the waterfall is about 4-5 times the size of the previous ones.
Doing this hike truly immerses you into the raw, natural beauty of Maui and will give you memories that will last a lifetime!
Top Tips for Bamboo Forest
Here are a few helpful tips for those that would like to experience the bamboo forest!
- Bring bottles of water! You’ll be in the sun and hiking, so be sure to stay hydrated.
- Wear a bathing suit and clothing that you do not mind getting dirty! All of the mud will wash out of course, unless you want to bring some concrete memories with you when you go home…
- Wear flip-flops or running shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.
- Bring a camera! You will be seeing waterfalls and trees that are unique to the Hawaiian Islands, be sure to capture the moments.
- Have fun! No matter how outdoorsy of person you may be (or may not be), you will guaranteed leave the Bamboo Forest with not only amazing stories to tell back home but also with a deeper connection to Hawaii and its beloved land.
What To Do On Maui On A Rainy Day
Updated September 2nd, 2016
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Hawaii is a tropical paradise. Its lush, green valleys and flowing waterfalls are all thanks to the abundance of rain the islands receive throughout the year. Without this rain, Hawaii would not be as beautiful as we know it to be. But what do you do if you are on vacation and it is raining?
Hawaii is sometimes in the path of hurricanes and tropical storms which can bring large amounts of rain. So, we’ve come up with some ideas below to aid you in deciding what to do with your precious vacation time when there is no sun to get a tan!
Go to the Spa
The Grand Wailea Spa offers services ranging from massages of all kinds, body exfoliations, facials, hot-stone treatments, and body masks. There are a wide range of affordable prices and options to suit everybody’s needs. Going to the spa on a rainy day is the perfect time to relax and indulge in pampering yourself without missing precious sunshine!
The Grand Wailea spa is located at the Grand Wailea Resort in Wailea, South Maui. Our agents would be happy to assist you in answering any questions about spa services we offer and can help expedite the booking process.
Go to the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium
The Maui Ocean Center Aquarium allows you to stay dry and get up close and personal with some of Hawaii’s famous sea life, including turtles, rays, sharks, and a plethora of fish. You can visit at your own pace and enjoy seeing the sea life indoors and out of the rain!
Passes are extremely affordable and will provide you with an educational, cost efficient, great time. You can book passes online or through one of our agents.
Go Shopping
No matter where you are on the island of Maui, there are plenty of places to have some retail therapy during a rainy day. In Lahaina, there is the new outlet mall as well as Whalers Village, Kahului has the Maui Mall and the Queen Kaahumanu Mall, and Wailea has the Shops at Wailea.
See a Movie
There are two theatres in Kahului and one in Lahaina, all of which play new releases and offer a wide variety of movies to see. Check out movie times on Maui.