8 THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI EASTER BRUNCH
Map And Driving Directions
FROM THE AIRPORT
To South Maui (Kihei/Wailea/Makena)
This trip will take you approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Take Hwy 380 to Hwy 311. Turn left at the traffic signal. Continue on Hwy 311 to Hwy 31. Turn left at the traffic signal. Depending on what condo unit you are staying in will determine which street you would turn right onto. If you are continuing on to the Wailea area you would stay on Hwy 31 till it runs into Wailea Alanui Drive at the end of the highway. From there, if you staying at either the Aston Wailea or the Renaissance you would turn right. If you are staying at the Grand Wailea, Four Seasons, Kea Lani or Maui Prince hotels you would turn left.
To West Maui (Lahaina/Kaanapali/Napili)
This trip will take you approximately 40 to 55 minutes. If you are heading for the West side of the island you take Hwy 380 until it runs into Hwy 30. Turn left at the traffic signal. It will take you approximately 20 minutes to reach Lahaina Town and depending on where you are stay will determine what street you would turn left onto. If you are continuing onto Ka'anapali you would stay on Hwy 30 for another 10 minutes and turn left into The Ka'anapali Resort.
TO HALEAKALA CRATER
Expect some pretty slow going on the way up. There are many switchbacks on the way up and it is a pretty steep hill you are climbing. Keep your eyes open for cattle on the road. You are going through an open range ranch on the way up to the crater. Also watch out for the geese in the road. These are Nene Geese, they are the Hawaii state bird and an endanger species of bird.
On the trip back down the mountain you will want to use the low gear on the car. It is a steep road and you do not want to over heat the brakes on the car resulting in brake failure.
From South Maui
This trip will take you approximately 2 hours. From the Kihei area you would take Hwy 31 to Hwy 311 (stay in the right lane on 31). Take Hwy 311 to Hwy 380. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 380 a short distance to Hwy 36. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 36 to Hwy 37. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 37 to Hwy 377, you will see the sign for Haleakala Crater, turn left. As you continue on up Hwy 377 it turns in to Hwy 378 and dead ends in the park.
From West Maui
This trip will take you approximately 3 hours. From the Lahaina area you would take Hwy 30 to Hwy 380. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 380 to Hwy 36. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 36 to Hwy 37. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 37 to Hwy 377, you will see the sign for Haleakala Crater, turn left. As you continue on up Hwy 377 it turns in to Hwy 378 and dead ends in the park.
TO HANA
This is a trip that you need plan on spending the whole day doing. Don't plan any events for the evening. You'll be bushed. On your way through either Kahului or Paia stop and get some food and drinks. It is a good idea to gas the car up because once you get out past Paia there is not much else. The road is narrow and quite windy with many bridges that can only accommodate one car at a time. There are numerous turnouts all along the way. Stop and take in some of the incredible vistas and waterfalls. While driving if you get much more than 3 cars lined up behind you it is common courtesy to pull over and allow them to pass.
From South Maui
This trip will take you approximately 3-3.5 hours. From the Kihei area you would take Hwy 31 to Hwy 311. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 311 to Hwy 380. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 380 a short distance to Hwy 36. Turn right at the traffic signal.
From West Maui
This trip will take you approximately 4-4.5 hours. From the Lahaina area you would take Hwy 30 to Hwy 380. Turn right at the traffic signal. Take Hwy 380 to Hwy 36. Turn right at the traffic signal.
TO IAO VALLEY
One of Hawaii's most popular state parks, the trails here are paved or are made with cement so the hike is an easy one. There are some incredible volcanic rock formations, the most famous being the Iao Needle. There are also many rare and native plants through out the park. The stream is a wonderful place to take a dip and cool off but be careful.
From South Maui
This trip will take you approximately 40 minutes. From the Kihei are you would take Hwy 31 to Hwy 30. Turn right at the intersection. Take Hwy 39 to Ka'ahumanu Ave. Turn left at the traffic signal. Continue on up till the road dead ends in the park.
From West Maui
This trip will take you approximately 1 hour. From the Lahaina area you would take Hwy 30 to Ka'ahumanu Ave. Turn left at the traffic signal. Continue on up till the road dead ends in the park.
TO MAKENA BEACH
In my opinion, this is one of the prettiest beaches in the State of Hawaii. The wave at this beach can be a bit dangerous when there is some big surf. If you are in doubt about the waves do not go out in them! Trust your instincts. Makena beach does not have lifeguards.
Just over the rise on the far right hand side of the beach is the "Little Beach". Be warned, they call it Little Beach because the people were little or nothing at all. This is Maui's "unofficial" nude beach. Not recommended for young children unless they're used to this sort of thing! You'll need to hike over the rocks at the end of Big Beach to reach it.
From South Maui
This trip will take you approximately 15-20 minutes. From the Kihei area you would turn right on to Hwy 31. Take Hwy 31 till it runs into Wailea Alanui Dr. Turn left at the intersection. Continue on past the Maui Prince Hotel and you will see the State Park sign. Turn right into the parking lot.
From West Maui
This trip will take you approximately 1 hour. From the Lahaina area you would take Hwy 30 to Hwy 31. Turn right at the intersection. Take Hwy 31 till it runs into Wailea Alanu Dr. Turn left at the intersection. Continue on past the Maui Prince Hotel and you will see the State Park sign. Turn right into the parking lot.
TO LA PEROUSE BAY
This is a great hike with a lot of great snorkeling sites. Wear a pair of tennis shoes. The lava rocks will cut you flip flops to pieces. This is a marine preserve area so please do not take any thing out unless you or some else brought it in.
From South Maui
This trip will take you approximately 30-40 minutes. From the Kihei area you would turn right on to Hwy 31. Take Hwy 31 till it runs into Wailea Alanui Dr. Turn left at the intersection. Continue on till the road turns in to gravel and you will see the parking lot on the right hand side. Hike along the trail till you find a spot you like.
From West Maui
This trip will take you approximately 1.5 hours. From the Lahaina area you would take Hwy 30 to Hwy 31. Turn right at the intersection. Take Hwy 31 till it runs into Wailea Alanu Dr. Turn left at the intersection. Continue on till the road turns it gravel and you will see the parking lot on the right hand side Hike along the trail till you find a spot you like.
TO HONOLUA BAY
The bays shore life is mostly round rock with little patches of sand. This is a marine preserve area so please do not take any thing out unless you or some else brought it in.
From South Maui
This trip will take you approximately 1 hour. From the Kihei area you would take Hwy 31 to Hwy 30. Turn left at the Intersection. After you pass the Kapalua Resort the road narrows and becomes windy. Continue on for approximately 10 minutes. There are on signs for the bay but you will see the cars parked on the side of the road.
From West Maui
This trip will take you approximately 30 minutes. From the Lahaina area you would turn left on Hwy 30. After you pass the Kampala Resort the road narrows and becomes windy. Continue on for approximately 10 minutes. There are on signs for the bay but you will see the cars parked on the side of the road.
