Hawaii Maui
The Hawaiian islands are made of seven inhabited islands. The Island of Maui is also called the “Valley Isle” and those of us who watched the Disney show Moana would know that Maui was named after a demigod according to native Hawaiian tradition. We spent nearly a week here to soak in the beautiful waterfalls this island has to offer!
At-A-Glance
Maui is known for its numerous and beautiful waterfalls – and we were blessed to catch big and small waterfalls, touristy and off-the-beaten path waterfalls, and the occasional rainbow that arched beyond the falls for a picture perfect moment. This trip was extra special as the little Beans travelled with their grandparents and three generations hiked through forest and mud together.
Main Highlights
Waihee Ridge Trail: This is a nice hike with spectacular views which takes us 5 miles round-trip. Every direction we looked, we were treated with a different view – lush rainforest valley, Makamakaole Falls in the distance, spectacular views of the ocean!
Waiʻānapanapa State Park: Beautiful picnic grounds and coastal trails where we sat on the famous black sand beach Pa’iloa Beach.
Pipiwai Trail: We drove around the island to take on this 4-mile trail – starting with a gentle ascent through the rainforest, before exploring old banyan trees and bamboo forest. At the end of the trail is the Waimoku Falls (also the place I flew my drone into the trees and it never returned!)
Molokini Crater: Molokini is a crescent-shaped volcanic crater which forms a small and uninhabited islet – great spot for scuba diving and snorkeling. We took a boat out early in the morning to see the beautiful reef at the crater with clear visibility of nearly 50m!
Photo Reel




















View from the top:
This hike is one of the most scenic treks on Maui – and we literally hiked into the clouds and looked down into a deep valley


End of the trail:
We were rewarded with a family picture at the waterfalls at the end of the trail – and it’s also this place that I crashed my drone into the trees


Joy:
Look at that face of our little Bean as she runs from the helicopter – a treat for everyone as we see the same natural wonders from birds’ eyes


Sea cliffs:
Imagine a whole line of this as our helicopter flies beside the cliffs – a sight to behold!


You raise me up:
Nestled between lush tropical greenery and black lava cliffs – we found the whole beach to ourselves!

















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