Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
High St., Rm. 101, Wailuku, 808/984-8100) and supply the exact dates and times of your
intended visit.
The best place for bird-watching in Wailuku is the
Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wet-
lands Preserve,
an expanse of low grassland where various seabirds and native species
can be observed.
The most beginner-friendly zipline in the central valley is the
Maui Zipline
(1670
Honoapi'ilani Hwy., 808/633-2464,
www.mauizipline.com
)
, within the grounds of the
Maui Tropical Plantation. This five-line zipline course is affordable at only $90, and chil-
dren as young as five years old and as light as 50 pounds can take part in the adventure. As
you might expect, a course that caters to such young children won't have the same element
of extremism as some of the other courses, but the fact that the guides also introduce edu-
cational elements into the program (such as the weather patterns of the area and lessons on
the surrounding plant species) makes this is a great option for families traveling with chil-
dren. Cable lengths range 300-900 feet, and there are two cables running parallel to each
other so you can go at the same time as a friend or loved one.
While a tame 500-foot zipline might be nice if you're traveling with young children,
for those who want to go big or go home, the eight-line
Flyin Hawaiian Zipline
(1670
Honoapi'ilani Hwy., 808/463-4786,
www.flyinhawaiianzipline.com
,
$185) covers 2.5
miles of West Maui mountainside and finishes in a different town. Guests meet at the Maui
Tropical Plantation for a 4-by-4 ride back into Waikapu Valley where you will suit up for
your midair journey across the mountain. Reservations are highly recommended.
In addition to views toward Haleakala, this zipline ecotour incorporates elements of
habitat restoration for Hawai'i's native plants and works to remove nonnative species. The
company champions sustainable, educational tourism, and the ecological element of the
organization isn't just something done to appear green—it's the real deal.
The most enticing reason to book this tour is the ultra-long, cheek-clenching, three-
screamer zipline that runs for more than 3,600 feet—the longest on the island. The lines
aren't parallel to each other (so you can't watch your friend's cheeks flap at 50 mph), and
the elevation isn't as high as the final, fifth line at Pi'iholo, but you also get a short ATV
