Upcountry Attractions in Maui

"Upcountry Maui" is the title given to the towns located higher in elevation up Haleakala volcano. Some of the more popular towns include Makawao, Pukalani, and Kula. Farming and agriculture are huge in Upcountry Maui, with houses spread out over larger plots of land.

Of course the top thing to do when driving upcountry is to drive all the way to the top of Haleakala volcano. You can take hikes down to the crater, explore the educational facility, or book a bicycle or horseback tour.

If visiting Kula, we recommend making a stop at the historic Holy Ghost Church. The small Portuguese octagon church was actually brought over from the shores of Portugal centuries ago. The nearby Rice Park offers incredible views of the Maui valley down below.

Lastly, be sure to visit Tedeschi Winery, Maui's sole winery. Take a tour of the grounds (which used to be a vacation home for the Hawaiian kings), and enjoy free samples of the locally made wine. The nearby Ulupalakua Ranch Store will give you a good glimpse of Maui's cowboy scene.

Haleakala National Park

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P.O. Box 369

Maui Sunrises and Hiking at Haleakala...
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Tedeschi Vineyards

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Highway 37
(near Ulupalakua Ranch Store)

Maui's Upcounty Winery at Ulupalakua...
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Zipline Haleakala Crater (Skyline Eco-Adventures)

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Off Hwy 378 (Crater Rd)
PO Box 880518

Swing, soar & sightsee...
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Makawao Town

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One of the last Paniolo towns...
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Church of the Holy Ghost

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Beautiful little church on Maui over a century old...
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Haleakala ATV Tours

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(Off hwy 378) Crater Rd.
PO Box 703

Best ATV tour in Hawaii...
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Kula Botanical Gardens

Kekaulike Ave & Hwy 377
Highway 377

Peaceful upcountry attraction...
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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

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54 South High Street, 101

Near the Kula Forest Reserve of east Maui...
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Ulupalakua Ranch

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Hwy 37

Upcountry Maui on Horseback...
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Rice Memorial Park

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Lower Kula Road

If heading to Kula or the Maui winery, spend 15 minutes at Rice Park. The views are amazing and your children will love sliding down the grass hill...
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