The road to Hana begins in Kahalui. Head southeast on the Hana Hwy towards Paia. You will drive through Paia, an old sugar plantation town. Right outside of Paia is Hookipa Beach Park. Depending on the weather conditions the brothers and the sistahs will be wind surfing or surfing the waves.
When you reach the turn off to Haiku, Route 360 to Hana begins. The road to Hana is scenic. It has a lot of narrow sections, hairpin turns and one lane bridges. Don't speed because there may be children playing near the road. Don't stop in the middle of the road to take pictures. Be courteous when driving and yield to on coming traffic at the one lane bridges.
After leaving Honomanu Bay, you will see the Ke'anae Arboretum. If you go past the arboretum and turn left, a narrow road will take you to Ke'anae. The following pictures were taken at Ke'anae (looking left to right).
As we continue our journey to Hana, the next stop is the Ke'anae Valley Lookout. To the west is the Ke'anae Valley. Toward the ocean you can see Wailua and taro patches.
About 14 miles before you reach Hana is the Puaa Kaa State Park. There are restrooms, picnic tables, and waterfalls.
Just before you reach Hana is Waianapanapa State Park. Here you will find a black sand beach. Looking offshore to the right is a natural lava stone bridge.
Hana is a nice place to relax. Check out the town. If you need gas, Hasegawa has a Chevron station.
Continuing on Route 31 you will reach Kipahulu Ranger Station and Oheo Gulch in Haleakala National Park.
When returning to Kahului, go back through Hana to Route 360.
Or you can continue on Route 31. In the past going this way would be against your rental car agreement. The road is now paved except for about 5 miles of dirt road between Kipahulu and Kaupo. There is also a narrow area near a cliff with only one lane. If the weather is bad, do not go this way.
When traveling on Route 31 watch out for cows on the road.
