Spending a day near the beautiful Haleakala mountainside or driving past acres of upcountry Maui vegetation is a wonderful and unique way to experience the Hawaiian islands. While in Kula, you can learn about Hawaiian history and land, meet people who help feed our community, and enjoy the view of the island of Maui from 3,200 feet up.
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The view from the lodges available at Kula Lodge is an amazing site to wake up to. Photo: courtesy of Kula Lodge
6:00 a.m. | Wake up surrounded by luscious Hawaiian gardens
9:00 a.m. | Drink your fruits and veggies
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Haleakala Supah Shots, and the other foods offered at Kula Country Farms Farm Stand, are an excellent and healthy way to experience the local vegetation in Kula. Photo: courtesy of @haleakalasupahshots/Instagram
12:00 p.m. | Explore upcountry with a “Taste of Maui” picnic
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Enjoy a burger made only from Maui-grown ingredients on a picnic table at Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill. Photo: courtesy of Ulupalakua Ranch
3:00 p.m. | Enjoy the afternoon buzz at Maui Bees
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During a day in Kula, stop by Maui Bee’s Bee Museum, which is open to the public and includes observation bee hives. Photo: Mark Damon/Maui Bees
5:00 p.m. | Sunset at Haleakala National Park
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The sky behind the Haleakala summit is an incredible view, especially with the colors of sunrise or sunset. Photo: Alice Donovan Rouse/Unsplash