What is so special about the Road to Hana?
The Hana Highway (HI-360) has 620 curves and 59 bridges. The road leads you through flourishing rainforests, flowing waterfalls, plunging pools and dramatic seascapes. Please keep in mind that you’ll encounter challenging turns and narrow bridges along the way, so it’s important to exercise caution and take your time.
Is it hard to drive the Road to Hana?
The road to Hana will use up a full 10 to 12 hours of your day and is an exhausting drive. If you do all the driving and try to fit in a luau that same evening, you may find yourself face down asleep in coconut pudding by 8 pm! Don’t plan on anything else after this full day adventure.
What should you not miss on the Road to Hana?
Top 15 Places to Stop on the Road To Hana
- Ho’okipa Beach Park. Ho’okipa Beach Park is located roughly around mile 9 of the historic Hana Highway.
- Twin Falls.
- Huelo Lookout.
- Maui Garden of Eden.
- Keanae Peninsula.
- Wailua Valley State Wayside.
- Pua’a Ka’a Falls.
- Hanawi Falls.
Should I drive Road to Hana myself?
Drive it yourself, but make sure you have the book Maui Revealed. Without it, you will miss out on a lot of things. Spend one night in Hana if possible, it will make the trip more enjoyable.
Why is the Road to Hana called the divorce highway?
There are about 620 curves and 59 bridges, 46 of which are one-lane bridges. It can take a toll on one’s nerves, especially if one is used to driving on wide, multiple-lane highways. That’s why the Road to Hana is also known as the “Divorce Highway,” because it has caused quite a few arguments among some couples.
Are rental cars allowed on the Road to Hana?
Most all rental car companies on Maui will allow you to drive to Hana. Driving the backside of Haleakala, past Oheo Gulch is not recommended for the faint of heart. The ROAD TO HANA is open: The best parts of driving to Hana are between Paia and Seven Sacred Pools.
Can you turn around on the Road to Hana?
Anywhere there is room to pull off the road and park there is room to turn around & head back. Do not believe for one minute that you cannot turn around on the Hana Highway & return to Ka’anapali. There may be PLACES you can’t but just continue down the road a bit & you will be able to turn around.
Has anyone died on Road to Hana?
Though the exact accident numbers are hard to track since they are combined with statistics of the whole island, deaths from the road are documented. The two most recent deaths were both located at a section called Maliko Gulch near mile marker 11. 2018, a 47-year-old local man died in the same location during the day.
Can you drive a rental car on the Road to Hana?
Can you drive Road to Hana at night?
The Road to Hana isn’t a highway to be driving at night. Enjoy what you can see with the time you have, and the Road to Hana will certainly be a memorable experience. And remember, it’s the journey, not the destination.