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South Maui – Quick Summary
Last updated 28. Sep, 2009 by Mark.
General Geographic Area: South Maui
In a nutshell: South Maui is home to the spectacular world-class beaches of Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Wailea, to the south of this region, boasts exclusive world-class resorts and golf, while Kihei to the north is where you’ll find more down-to-earth hotels & condos.
Minuses: Once off the beach, the Kihei part of South Maui has lots of shops and food, but feels much more like California than Hawaii.
Sound-bite: “How many new beaches should we find today?”
The area called “South Maui” is a …
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Molokini Crater
Last updated 03. Jul, 2009 by Mark.
Molokini during rush hour 
(Photo: Ron Garnett/HTA)
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In a nutshell: Molokini is a world-class snorkel and SCUBA destination with exceptional water clarity and marine diversity.
Minuses: It is usually very crowded.
Sound-bite: “Hey, I wonder what is on the other side?”
DETAILS:
Molokini Crater is a highly popular snorkel and SCUBA destination. Home to hundreds of species of fish and coral (some found nowhere else but Hawai’i), and near perfect visibility, Molokini deserves the attention it attracts.
Now all that said, like any hyped place where multiple businesses are …
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Help Restore Ko`ie`ie Fishpond
Last updated 29. Nov, 2010 by Mark.
Help Restore a Fishpond!
`Ao‘ao O Na Loko I‘a O Maui would like to invite you to help restore Ko`ie`ie Fishpond on the second and last Saturdays of every month from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers will help dig up rocks and boulders that are submerged and buried in the ocean and will replace them on the fishpond’s wall. ‘Ao‘ao O Na Loko I‘a O Maui’s lead volunteers will be on-site to give background information about Ko‘ie‘ie Fishpond and the restoration project, will review safety procedures and will work side-by-side …
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‘Ahihi Bay & Waiala Cove
Last updated 20. Jul, 2010 by Mark.
‘Ahihi Bay meets the road
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In a nutshell: ‘Ahihi Bay’s Waiala Cove is an excellent place for beginner to intermediate snorkelers, SCUBA and kayaking.
Minuses: Rocky & no sand.
Sound-bite: “Please don’t stand up!”
DETAILS:
Typically called ‘Ahihi Bay (or even Ahi Bay by mistaken visitors), Waiala Cove is a small semi-protected cove of the overall much larger ‘Ahihi Bay. It is popular since it’s a convenient place for snorkelers to get in the water without hiking or swimming. For folks venturing away from the immediate entry area of …
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‘Ahihi-Kina’u Natural Area Reserve
Last updated 20. Jul, 2010 by Mark.
The last eruption on Maui.
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In a nutshell: Virtually all of ‘Ahihi-Kina’u Natural Area Reserve is closed until 2012
Minuses: Closed.
Sound-bite: “But the blue guidebook said to come!”
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A small potion of the ‘Ahihi Bay area is the only portion of this reserve that remains open to the public. In times past this area was loaded with prime snorkeling and kayaking, plus some interesting lava field hikes. Don’t fret – while the reserve is closed, excellent snorkeling can still be found. Lava field hikes are also still …
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