My Favorite Things to Do Upcountry Maui: Farm Tours, a Cowboy Town & a National Park

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If you’re coming from the resort areas of Wailea/Kihei and Ka’anapali, you’ll have to pass through Kahului on your way Upcountry. For a bit of adventure and a look at a more rugged Maui, skip the Haleakala Highway and take the back roads instead.

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Here are Things to Do in Upcountry Maui.

Tour a Pineapple Farm

If there’s one thing you think of when you think of Hawaii…it just might be pineapple. The Maui Pineapple Tour is probably my top “off the beaten path” thing to do on Maui. Learn more

Maui Wine & Ulupalakua Ranch Store

Not to be missed! A trip Upcountry isn’t complete without going out to Ulupalakua to visit MauiWine. The drive from Keokea to Ulupalakua has great views of Wailea and Makena down below and is a real highlight of the upcountry area. Learn more

Haleakala National Park

As a self proclaimed “National Park Geek,” I will go out of my way to visit a National Park, but even if you’re not a National Park bucket lister, you NEED to visit the summit of Haleakala National Park. Learn more

Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm

The grounds here are exquisite and you’ll get some of the very best views of Maui. They also have a cute gift shop and café that sells a lot of lavender themed items. Learn more

Drive Up Thompson Road in Keokea

I’ll let you in on a little secret…this is one of the best scenic (and largely unknown) drives on Maui. Learn more