Delve into Makawao
Makawao in Maui County (Hawaii) with it's 7,184 habitants is located in United States about 4,765 mi (or 7,669 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Makawao is now 02:59 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Honolulu with an UTC offset of -10 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Makawao, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is Kahului Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in a distance of 137 mi (or 221 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wailuku, Waimanalo, Honolulu, Hilo and Lihue. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info. Let's start with some photos from the area.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Lumeria Maui an Educational Experience
Haiku Plantation Inn Bed & Breakfast
Adventure in Paradise
NALU KAI LODGE
Videos from this area
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Journey to Ancient Star Clusters by Guy Jette
Journey to Ancient Star Clusters, by Guy Jette. Globular clusters are incredible stellar relics from our Milky Way's formation, offering insights into the early history of our galaxy. This...
A Universe of Universes? Reflections on Life and the Cosmos Dr. Alex Filippenko
A Universe of Universes? Reflections on Life and the Cosmos by Dr. Alex Filippenko. Recorded 08/02/2012 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii. The laws of physics ...
Hearts of Darkness Black Holes in Space by Dr. Alex Filippenko
Hearts of Darkness Black Holes in Space by Dr. Alex Filippenko UC Berkeley Recorded 08/15/2011 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii.
The New Solar System by Dr. Marcello Emilio
The New Solar System by Dr. Marcello Emilio. Recorded 04/21/2012 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union modified...
Making Telescopes to Look for Life in the Universe by Dr. Jeff Kuhn
Making Telescopes to Look for Life in the Universe by Dr. Jeff Kuhn, UH Institute for Astronomy. Recorded 03/20/2013 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii. What...
The Power of Diversity: Rui-Li Inge at TEDxYouth@SeaburyHall 2014
Bullying is a "hot topic" in today's world, and people are constantly looking for ways to erase one of the country's biggest plagues. Many are put-down by bullying, but Rui Li-Inge uses her...
Galatic Cannibalism by Dr. Dave Sanders
Galatic Cannibalism by Dr. Dave Sanders UH Institute for Astronomy Recorded 10/14/2011 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii.
Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe by Dr. Alex Filippenko
Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe by Dr. Alex Filippenko. UC Berkeley Recorded 06/24/2010 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii.
Astrobiology by Dr. Marcelo Emilio
Astrobiology by Dr. Marcelo Emilio Sao Paulo University (Brazil) Recorded 11/19/2010 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii.
How to Find an Alien by Dr. Jeff Kuhn
How to Find an Alien by Dr. Jeff Kuhn. UH Institute for Astronomy Recorded 09/27/2013 at the Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the State of Hawaiʻi and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and unpopulated Kahoʻolawe. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444, third-highest of the Hawaiian Islands, behind that of Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.
Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii
Haiku-Pauwela is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 8,118 at the 2010 census.
Haliimaile, Hawaii
Hāliʻimaile is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 964 at the 2010 census.
Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 7,184 at the 2010 census. Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakala on East Maui, the community is known for being the hub of the "Upcountry", a part of the island dominated by mostly agriculture and ranch land.
Paia, Hawaii
Pāʻia (pah-ee-ah) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, on the northern coast of the island of Maui. The population was 2,668 at the 2010 census. Pāʻia is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops and other tourist-oriented businesses. Pāʻia is the last town on the Hāna highway when heading eastbound towards Hāna. Paia is located close to many internationally known windsurfing spots including Ho'okipa and Spreckelsville.
Pukalani, Hawaii
Pukalani is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 7,574 at the 2010 census. The general volcano-slope region, including nearby Makawao and Kula, is referred to as upcountry by locals, and is one of the four major population centers on Maui, the other three being Kahului, Lahaina and Kīhei, all of which are at sea level.
Kula, Hawaii
Kula is a district of Maui, Hawaii that stretches across the "up-country", the western-facing slopes of Haleakalā, from Makawao to Ulupalakua. Most of the residential areas lie between about 500 to 1,100 m (1,800 ft to 3,700 ft) in elevation. The district has traditionally been where full-time residents prefer to live, as distinct from the generally hotter and busier, more tourism oriented towns near sea level such as Kihei and Lahaina.
Henry Alexander Baldwin
Henry Alexander Baldwin or Harry Alexander Baldwin (1871–1946) was a sugarcane plantation manager, and politician who served as Congressional Delegate to the United States House of Representatives representing the Territory of Hawaii. He was one of the earliest leaders of the Hawaii Republican Party.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Makawao
Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Makawao is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawaii in the United States. Located in Makawao on the island of Maui, the church falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop. It is named after Saint Joseph, the father of Jesus.
Ho‘okipa
Ho‘okipa Beach Park is located on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii, USA. It is perhaps the most renowned windsurfing site in the world. The waves there are largest during the winter, and break across a system of reefs that extend across the bay. During the summer the waves are smaller. Ho'okipa is ideal for windsurfing because of its large, well-shaped waves and strong winds. The name Ho‘okipa means "hospitality" in Hawaiian.
Olinda, Hawaii
Olinda is an agricultural and residential community on the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii, located approximately 2 miles Southeast of Makawao. Mark Twain once lived on Olinda Road. The Rainbow Bridge concert by Jimi Hendrix was held in a cowfield just off Olinda Road.
Peahi, Hawaii
Peʻahi is a place on the north shore of the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It has lent its name to a big wave surfing break, also known as Jaws.
Jaws (beach)
"Jaws" (Pe'ahi) is the name given to a big wave surfing reef break on the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is located on the northern side of the island between mile markers 13 and 14 on the Hana highway and sits at the base of rolling sugar cane field hills. The surf break, a deep water reef break, is called "Jaws" due to the size and ferocity of the waves. The waves at "Jaws" are rumored to reach heights of 120 ft on the face of the wave, moving as fast as 30 mph .
Maui High School (Kahului, Hawaii)
Maui High School is a public high school founded in 1913 in Hamakuapoko, a sugar plantation town on the island of Maui in Hawaii. In 1972, the school moved to its new location in Kahului, Hawaii.
Seabury Hall
Seabury Hall is a private college preparatory school in Makawao, (on the island of Maui) and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. It was founded in 1964 and serves middle and high school students. Seabury Hall has been designated as a Department of Education Blue Ribbon School. The Seabury mascot is the Spartan and the school colors are blue and red.
Piiholo
Piʻiholo is a mountain summit on the island of Maui in Hawaii. It is at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:20|51|7|N|156|17|33|W|type:landmark_region:US-HI |primary |name= }} and has an elevation of 689 meters (2,260 feet). Its soils are mostly dark reddish brown silty clays developed on long-weathered volcanic ash which supports ranchland where cattle and horses are raised.
KDLX
For the Northwest Missouri State University station that signed on in 1960 as KDLX see KZLX-LP KDLX is a radio station broadcasting an Urban Oldies format. Licensed to Makawao, Hawaii, USA. The station is currently owned by Visionary Related Entertainment, LLC.
KUAU
KUAU is a radio station licensed to serve Haiku, Hawaii. The station is owned by First Assembly King's Cathedral and Chapels. It airs a Religious Talk radio format. The station was assigned the KUAU call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on June 28, 1991.
KOPO-LP
KOPO-LP is a radio station licensed to Paia, Hawaii, USA, the station serves the Maui area. The station is currently owned by Paia Youth Council Inc.
Kokomo, Hawaii
Kokomo is a community on the island of Maui, Maui County, Hawaii. It is located just north of Makawao, Hawaii at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:20|52|12|N|156|18|32|W|type:landmark_region:US-HI |primary |name= }}. Elevation is about 1,467 feet . It is uphill of the area known as Haʻikū.
Henry Perrine Baldwin
Henry Perrine Baldwin (1842–1911) was a businessman and politician on Maui in the Hawaiian islands. He supervised the construction of the East Maui Irrigation System and co-founded Alexander & Baldwin, one of the "Big Five" corporations that dominated the economy of the Territory of Hawaii.
Makawao Union Church
Makawao Union Church is a church near Makawao on the Hawaiian island of Maui. It was founded by New England missionary Jonathan Smith Green during the Kingdom of Hawaii. The third historic structure used by the congregation was designed by noted local architect C.W. Dickey and dedicated in 1917 as the Henry Perrine Baldwin Memorial Church. In 1985, Makawao Union Church was placed on the Hawaii and National Register of Historic Places.
Haiku Mill
The Haʻikū Sugar Mill was a processing factory for sugarcane from 1861 to 1879 on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Jonathan Smith Green
Reverend Jonathan Smith Green (1796–1878) was a missionary from New England to the Kingdom of Hawaii.
KHEI-FM
KHEI is a radio station broadcasting an Hawaiian Contemporary/Reggae format. Licensed to Kihei, Hawaii, USA. The station is currently owned by Ohana Broadcast Company, LLC.