Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
www.mauizipline.com
)
and
Maui Paddler
(808/281-2826,
www.mauipaddler.net
,
9am-3:30pm daily) outfits both operate on the plantation grounds. While the zipline is a
popular tour that caters to small children and beginners, the paddle tour navigates a small
lake and teaches you the basics of outrigger canoe work. Both excursions are tame, al-
though they do offer an educational experience for families who just might want their chil-
dren to learn something on vacation.
SAY IT RIGHT: “'IAO NEEDLE”
The 'Iao Needle is an iconic symbol of Central Maui.
Before learning anything about the 'Iao Needle (or telling anyone that you're going
to see it), learn how to pronounce it. Given that not many English words are com-
prised entirely of vowels, it's understandable that the term can give some people
fits.
