Guide to Birding the Hawaiian Islands

Popular Birding Sites on The Island of Maui

Directions to Sites

(Marine Birds)

1. Pauwalu Point
   From the Kahului Airport, take the Hana Highway (36/360) 34 miles East along winding road to Ke`anae. Proceed about 1.5 miles to gated road, left, leading down to coast. Access is restricted (State leased land); call the State Division of Forestry and Wildlife in Wailuku at (808) 984-8100 for information on access.
    
2. Hana Coast
   From Kahului Airport, take the Hana Highway (36/360) 51 miles East along winding road to Hana Town. There are several overlooks of the ocean along the way (Kaumahina State Wayside, Ke`anae Penninsula, Pauwalu Point, Wainapanapa State Park, Hana Bay).
    
3. West Haleakala Crater
   From Kahului Airport, take the Haleakala Highway (37) past Pukalani to the intersection of the Kula highway (37) and the Haleakala Highway (377); turn left and proceed South past the Kula Lodge to the intersection with Crater Road (378); then mauka along winding road to Haleakala National Park. Check in at the Visitors Center for more information.
    
4. Molokini Island (Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District)
   Involves a 15 mile boat ride to the shoal/island from Ma`alaea Boat Harbor or Lahaina Town. Requires a charter cruise of rental. Contact the several companies listed in the phone book for reservations and directions to point of departure.