Hāna

The Hāna District is a centerpiece of an exquisite natural garden that stretches along Maui's eastern coast.

Most travelers who find their way to Hāna discover it to be a place of intense beauty. 40 miles that extends from the taro farming community of Keʻanae in the North, to the quiet splendor of the Kīpahulu rolling landscape on the southern tip of Maui, and beyond to Kaupō. It is indeed a mystical place! ...with an echoing presence of ancient gods and goddesses acting out the dramas that were to form and shape so much of the Hawaiian world view.

Long the favored land of Hawaiian ali`i (royalty), Hāna remains the destination of choice for those seeking the experience of "old Hawaii."

The long and winding, breathtakingly beautiful Hāna Highway seems to shield the tiny community from the fads and fancies of the "outside" world. Let the tourist seeking convention and convenience be forewarned–Hāna is without many, if not most, of the "trappings" of modern civilization.

There are no shopping malls, golf courses, nightclubs or high rise resorts. Instead, visitors, like the local residents, enjoy the unique offerings from Hasegawa General Store, Hāna Ranch Store, and the Hāna Ranch Restaurant. Make sure to check out the Hāna Farmers Market every Friday afternoon. Hāna is not for everyone but for those looking for romantic seclusion, with a taste of adventure, it can be paradise found.

Overnight guests will find accommodations to suit most needs and budgets. Accommodations from intimate inns and quiet retreats such as the Bamboo Inn, to the world famous Hāna-Maui Resort. Camping facilities are available at Waianapanapa State Park (reservations required) and Haleakalā National Park in Kīpahulu.

Tune in to KOKO FM, our own Hawaiian music radio station featuring many local musicians, at 96.3 FM in Hana Town, and streaming online worldwide at KOKO-LP (kokolp.org).

-- John Romain, Bamboo Inn, Ltd.
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All photos by Mitchio Yamamoto