Welcome to Hamakualoa
Moku are traditional land divisions used throughout the Hawaiian Islands for centuries. Each moku has smaller land divisions, like ahupua‘a (land division usually extending from the uplands to the sea). These traditional land divisions are reflections of ancestral values of resource management and sustainability. They continue to guide us toward more regenerative ways to enjoy our island home.
THE MOKU OF HAMAKUALOA
You will pass through many moku along the famous Hāna Highway. After passing Pāʻia and its moku, Hamakuapoko, you’ll then reach Hamakualoa. One of its more renowned towns is Haʻikū, where a history of sugar plantations can still be seen today. The Haʻikū Sugar Company, once the largest sugar plantation in Hawaiʻi, established its sugar mill and surrounding town in Hamakualoa during the mid-1800s. While sugar production no longer drives the local economy, its legacy endures through a substantial water diversion system that continues to deliver water to various parts of Maui. It is a constant reminder for kamaʻāina (residents) and malihini (visitors) to mālama (care for) Maui’s most precious resource - wai (water).
375 W Kuiaha Road, Haiku, HI 96708
375 W Kuiaha Rd, #40, Haiku, HI 96708
375 W Kuiaha Rd, Haiku, HI 96708
-> Wear sturdy hiking shoes or tabis
-> Apply reef-safe sunscreen
-> Wear a hat ring plenty of drinking water
-> Pack your small cooler with snacks.
The 1.5-mile hike should take about one hour, but we recommend taking your time. Stop halfway mark fora picnic and enjoy the breathtakingocean views. To help keep the picture-perfect scene pristine, please remember take all your trash with you.
780 Haiku Road, Haiku, HI 96708