A nice quiet site to visit if you're spending some time in Hāna. I wouldn't recommend if you're on…read morea time crunch and doing road to Hāna and back all in one day, as this is a good place to leisurely stroll. The visitor center appeared fairly new and the grounds were immaculate. There are several native Hawaiian archaeological sites featured. The property backs up to the beautiful coastline. You continue on down the short drive from the visitor center, to the parking area (which has a few picnic tables), where the walking area begins. It's about 0.5 loop walking area. If you're looking for an ornate botanical garden with flowers, this isn't it. However, they do feature tons of native plants and trees and provide relevant historical and cultural info. I'd say overall it was worth the $18/person non-resident entry. Tucked away and underrated, if you're looking to get away from the crowds at the nearby national and state parks.

From the moment we turned onto the winding driveway, we knew we were in for something special…read more Kahanu Garden isn't just a garden -- it's a serene, lush world tucked into Maui's upcountry that feels like a secret paradise. The pathways are beautifully designed, taking you through thriving groves of exotic tropical plants, vibrant orchids, towering protea, and delicate ferns that seem to whisper with every breeze. Everywhere you look there's color -- from the fiery blossoms of bromeliads to the soft pastels of hibiscus swaying in the gentle sun. Plant Variety: A staggering array of species from around the world, all thriving in Maui's perfect climate. Every corner felt like a new discovery. Peaceful Walkways: The trails are shaded and easy to stroll, with benches placed just right for enjoying quiet moments and taking Photo Worthy Everywhere: Whether you're into close-ups of blossoms or sweeping landscape shots, there are endless frames waiting to be captured. Relaxed, Unhurried Vibe: Unlike bigger attractions, this garden felt personal and un-touristy. It was easy to spend a couple of hours just soaking in the calm and beauty, watching butterflies flit between blooms. Overall, it wasn't just a visit -- it was a moment of peace in a hectic travel schedule. If you love nature, flowers, or just a beautiful place to slow down and breathe, this place deserves every one of its five stars.

We went on a weekday and it was just us and another party. Very informative and I enjoyed it a lot…read more You can feel and touch the plants. There's tea tasting at the end of the tour as well. Would recommend the tour for tea and plant lovers. It's very kid friendly. If you don't want to do the tour, there is a shop where you can just buy the tea or try the tea tasting flight. If you just want to check out the shop, I recommend calling ahead or go after the tour times. When we went, there was only one staff and she closed the shop for the tour.

A delightful "up country" experience! Highly recommended - even if you aren't a tea aficionado!…read more This was a fantastic experience! My wife loves tea, but I'm not a big tea drinker. Therefore, I figured this would be mostly of interest to her and I was kind of "along for the ride". However, I found the entire experience, absolutely fascinating and I am so glad that I didn't miss it. The grounds are stunningly beautiful. The land used to belong to a lavender farm and now has been converted to growing primarily tea. However, they have preserved myriad plantings from the lavender farm days, and there are beautiful specimens of all kinds of different plants scattered throughout the grounds. In addition to the beauty of the tea farm itself, it is situated high up on the slopes of Haleakala and has gorgeous views. Our guide, Mason, was fantastic. He is very friendly and amazingly knowledgeable about the various plants, the grounds, and tea. He related all kinds of interesting facts about growing and preparing tea, as well as about all of the plants and the horticulture. He's one of the best tour guides that we have had in our various explorations and excursions throughout the world. They include a tea tasting in which we got to sample a number of really interesting and different teas. As I mentioned, I'm not a big tea drinker, but it was interesting to sample them with a knowledgeable guide (Mason) guiding us through the tasting process. I would highly recommend this to anyone who's looking for a delightful "up country" excursion while staying on Maui.

It's a bit of a drive to reach Hashimoto's Farm, as it located on a hill side in the Kula area in…read moreupcountry Maui. However, the delicious persimmons made it all worth it. We came in mid October, and the crunchy persimmons were in season. I came from Asia and tasted many kind of persimmons, but never had this kind before. They were green and yellowish on the outside, and crunchy and sweet in the inside. The texture is very comparable to a softer apple so it had a very satisfying crunch. The fruits were hand picked at peak ripeness, needless to say they were very delicious. My husband pre-ordered a three-pound bag (8 persimmons), fearing we wouldn't be able to finish more than that while we were on Maui. Now we know that's it was not a problem, we will purchase double next time. The owners were very friendly and let us walk around the property after our purchase. The farm was well kept and organized, with many persimmons and avocado trees bearing countless amounts of fruit. It was quite a peaceful setting to be in. Overall, we really liked the farm and the persimmons. We will return when we are back in Maui!

Go there annually to grab a bag of fresh persimmons and other persimmon products. Look forward to…read moreeach season.

The best Luau (or as we learnt today Aha'aina) you can ever imagine. Amazing singing, beautiful…read moredance, incredible sense of humor, tasty and authentic food. But the most important we learnt so much about culture, traditions, way of life. And all of that in such an amazing beautiful way that we enjoyed every minute of it. We felt like a part of the family. My kids LOVED IT A LOT (all capital letters because they really LOVED it). Thank you so much to amazing hosts!!! Mahalo!

We experienced the amazing Hawaiian culture show tonight. Thank you so much to our gracious hosts…read morefor teaching us so much about their culture and traditions. Highly recommend on your trip to Hana! This was the highlight of our trip! The food was authentic and delicious. The stories, singing and dancing are not to be missed. We thought we were looking for a luau, but the cultural show is so much more. Do not miss this!

New business built in the last year just off the Road to Hana, right across from the Hana Farms…read moremarketplace. This place is so magical for petting the fluffiest baby cows right up close for only $25. The cows are very docile and friendly! The hygiene of the place is a little questionable (the cows are constantly pooping & peeing)-- but the staff is very proactive about cleaning up messes as much as they can. The staff is also just generally very friendly and willing to answer anyone's questions! If you're planning on stopping by the Hana Farms market for the best banana bread on the Road to Hana anyways, I'd recommend crossing the street for this unique & wonderful experience!

You have to stop here!! It was the most memorable beautiful experience I had in Maui! Thank you to…read moremy husband for taking me and making my dreams come true ! The Highland cows were so cool And loving! The staff was super nice and welcoming. The grounds are beautiful and refreshing. I definitely recommend!

I read the reviews and decided I wanted to visit. It's quite a drive to the Up Country in Kula…read more But we'll worth the drive, probably around 3000 feet. The grounds are beautiful with lots of flora and the wood hula dancers. Id already decided on the varietal and to have a glass. I was intrigued with the block Syrah. Full bodied and fruit forward. Great finish. My wife had the GSM, a very nice blend of garnacha, syrah and mouvedre. She enjoyed it as well. There is small bites here to go along with your food. Mostly cheese and fruits. Lots of parking and nice grounds to enjoy your wine. Cheers!

We got here at almost closing time, so I wasn't able to try to Pineapple flight like I hoped. I'll…read morehave to try it on the next trip. Kari was our server. She is so delightful! She shared some of the history of the winery and the owners. We decided to try the 2020 Syrah with the Brie Happy. See the photos. Everything was so yummy! That guava jam is my jam! So much so that we had to buy some to go. I also ordered the Black Truffle potato chips. Again, so so good. I hope I have room for dinner later :) Kari and staff, thanks for welcoming us and we will definitely come back on our next trip. Mahalo

My first taro fest in many years. This weekend we were in here for a wedding so we headed to the…read moretaro fest the next day. It was a hot and muggy morning. We got here at 9 when it first started and this place was packed. We couldn't even find parking nearby, so we parked up the street and took a walk down to the back park. Started if with the vendors they're selling arts and crafts, so many to choose from. They had a lot of food to to choose from something different at the tents. Then we sat under the tent and enjoyed the entertainment. Then the rain came it poured for a bit so many people came under the tent. It was a fun and exciting day. People are very friendly here. I needed a bowl for my dog to drink water and a nice guy gave me a bowl from his booth. I was very grateful

This was my first visit to the Taro Fest but definitely not my last…read more It takes place at Hana Ball Park. Parking is challenging but not impossible. The event runs from 9a-5p. There's entertainment, arts & crafts, a sort of mini-trade show, and of course food! The main star of the show is the taro. They have demonstrations on how the plant is prepared in many ways for food. FOOD: Taro Seafood Chowder Similar to a squid luau dish. Lightly flavored with a coconut-based soup, luau leaves, chunks of taro, shredded chicken, potatoes and carrots. Needed more salt IMO. Pokē Balls Chunks of unsalted ahi pokē wrapped in a cake noodle and deep fried. Drizzled with a mild wasabi cream sauce (even I could handle it being a wasabi hater) and orange-colored cream sauce. Had it not been for the cream drizzles, it would've been flavorless. Maybe if the ahi was seasoned it would've tasted better. Or even use tako instead of ahi. A bit pricey at $10 for 2 balls. Apple Snails Similar to escargots, they're farmed from the taro patch. I was so excited to eat this again as I haven't eaten them in years. Again, the preparation was very light on flavor. I believe they sautéed them just in its natural broth because there was no flavor other than the snail and earthy taro patch flavor. It was delish but wish I had some garlic-shoyu mixture to dip them in. There are tons of other foods to try, but I like to try things I can't get everywhere. TIP: Bring an umbrella because Hana can bake you during the day, as well as some salt and shoyu as the sodium content at most food booths are very, very low.

The lady inside the Museum was very kind and friendly. Answered any questions we had. It's a very…read moresmall exhibit but worth a peek if you're in town just strolling through all the shops. They had fun little POGs available for purchase. (The game was originally created in Hawaii). I remember those good old days when we use to collect and play games in elementary school.