Originally Posted by
coolone119
We are definitely going to do the Road to Hana, do most people rent convertibles for this journey? Do you make it all the way around in a single day (Is that that like a 6 hour trip)?
Or do you guys stay the night in Hana? We were thinking to buy that CD along the trip that explains the stops/significance. I heard you can swim under a waterfall, jungle hike through a bamboo forest, visit the Nahanu National Tropical Botanical Garden, view the Hawaiian flora and fauna at the Garen of Eden, see the black sand beach at Wainapanapa State Park, and lastly get to Hana Bay.
We were also considering the Old Lahaina Luau on the other side of the island for a night.
How close to the crater can you get regarding Haleakala?
Other things we considered are Mau Tropical Plantation, Iao Valley, Makena State Park, seeing the Banyan Tree, possibly the Nature Center, Ocean Center, and Pineapple Tour?
Any recommendations on hotels?
Renting a convertible is a great way to see Maui, especially on the drive up to Haleakala. By the way, the drives brings you right up to the crater traihead.
Be very careful in driving to Hana and to Haleakala. Keep you eyes on the road...and watch for leaving valuables in your car when you park....
You can do a back and forth to Hana in one day, but hey, why not stay overnight there?