Haleakala Observatory, Kula, HI 96790, United States
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Haleakala Observatory - Featured Reviews (279)
There is an admission fee to this national park. The park is well maintained and very clean. You need to make a reservation to come early to watch the sunrise. You do not need a reservation during regular hours. Note: there is no food or gas for sale. Due to the high elevation, breathing can be a little difficult. There are two visitor centers, both have restrooms.
This place is a must visit if you are in Maui. I highly recommend you bring at least a hoodie. It just gets really cold up there. Other than spectacular views of the clouds and the sunset or sun rise. (Note you need reservations for sunrise). Again a must visit.
Once you navigate the winding road, you come up to the Haleakala summit and the breathtaking views as you walk amongst the clouds. We arrived about an hour before sunset, found a nice parking spot at the visitor area and settled in for a beautiful sunset. The temperature was definitely colder than our beach house but nothing uncomfortable but I would recommend a jacket. Also be aware that you are entering a national park, and the fee is $30 per car and the wait may delay your arrival to the top, which is another 30 min past the ranger station.
This was by far the most spectacular sunset I have ever seen in my life. I would highly recommend going at sunset and waiting until the sun goes away(about an hour) to see the stars. The start show we got after was such a beautiful sight to see and everything about being up there in the evening was perfect. I have not yet seen a sunrise there but the sunset was perfect without having to get a reservation or dealt with hoards of people
Bring a jacket, it gets chilly, beautiful views. The drive is quite long but worth the time!
One of the best views in my life. Such a beauty of Earth. Plan to arrive an hour -1,5 earlier than the actual sunset is( line at the entrance+ finding parking)
One of the most beautiful and unusual places I have visited! The sunset 🌅 on the volcano summit next to the observatory, is an amazing experience. The drive to the summit is very picturesque and is definitely worth it! Bring something warm to wear, it gets cold up there 🌋
Elevation of 10,023 feet or 3,055 meters in the beautiful island of Maui. The surrounding landscape seems like a different planet, not the familiar mother earth. Lava rocks, thin air, wind smell, unique plant, lack of human-generated noise; each of of them contributes and forms a hard-to-describe experience.
It's a 5-10 minute hike up the hill, but completely worth it. Some of the best photos and most beautiful scenery I saw on my visit to Haleakala was at this vista, and it was next to the visitor center, so there was parking at the trailhead. It also p
Had an amazing time here visiting!! I went here on a whim (with a some research) and wanted to try out this distillery. Did the tasting prior to ordering drinks and food. Shoutout to Jada our guide explained everything fantastically well!! You are ab
Wear sturdy shoes because rolling an ankle can easily happen. Absolutely stunning views and a peaceful, quiet, serene hike, with the exception of the occasional âAlohaâ to a passing hiker. We went on a Sunday and I thought it would be packed but
Great little spot off the side of the road. We almost missed it, not that well marked, have to walk towards the gate up from the parking area. You have to follow the path down. Its a little bit of a walk but not bad at all. Lots of plants and trees t
Beautiful park with some amazing trails. Be aware that 4 wheel drive is required to drive to this park and that many rental companies will not allow you to, so I recommend checking with whoever you rent from first if you plan to try to go up. This p
Beautiful, small, intimate botanical garden. Won't take more than an hour to see everything (if that), but very much worth it. Wide variety of native Hawaiian Flora and even rainbow eucalyptus trees that are so prevalent in the Philippines! Stop alon
