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Before you go
Your trip to Kahului.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Kahului – Hawaii Destination Maui about 160 km from Honolulu
How to get there
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Kahului Airport (OGG) 3 km
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Kahului Harbor 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Kahului Airport (OGG) is about 3 km from town center, with car rentals, taxis and island buses. Cruise ships dock at Kahului Harbor. The island’s main roads start here, heading to the south shore, the west coast, Hana and Haleakalā.
How many days
One day for ʻĪao Valley, Wailuku and the Maui Ocean Center. Haleakalā requires another day, or an early-morning trip for sunrise.
When to go
All year. The isthmus is usually sunny and windy in the afternoon. Between April and October there is less rain, and mornings often have fewer clouds over Haleakalā.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The island bus connects Kahului to the main towns but does not reach Haleakalā or ʻĪao Valley. Rentals are at the airport. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Kahului
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Morning
ʻĪao Valley
Go early to ʻĪao Valley, with a reservation, and walk to the ʻĪao Needle overlook. On the way back, stop in Wailuku.
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Afternoon
Maui Ocean Center
Head to Māʻalaea and visit the Maui Ocean Center; in winter, combine it with a boat trip to see whales.
2 days in Kahului
Day 1
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All day
ʻĪao and Māʻalaea
ʻĪao Valley in the morning and Maui Ocean Center in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Haleakalā
Drive up before dawn for sunrise at Haleakalā, with a reservation, and do a short trail at the summit before descending.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Kahului airport far from the beaches?
Wailea and Kīhei on the south shore are about 30 minutes away; Kaanapali on the west coast about 45 minutes.
Is it worth staying in Kahului?
It’s convenient for late arrivals or early departures, and for visiting Haleakalā and ʻĪao. For beaches, most visitors prefer the south or west coast.
Are Kahului and Wailuku the same town?
They are neighboring towns, almost continuous. Kahului has the airport and harbor; Wailuku is the county seat and the gateway to ʻĪao Valley.
What is the Kanahā lagoon?
A lagoon near the airport, protected as a waterbird refuge, where native species such as the Hawaiian stilt can be seen.