Limahuli Garden and PreservevsHaleakala National Park
Both Limahuli Garden and Preserve and Haleakala National Park are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Haleakala National Park scores slightly higher than Limahuli Garden and Preserve. Haleakala National Park comes in at #7 in Hawaii with recommendations from 6 sources including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Where.
Limahuli Garden and Preserve
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5-8291 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
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Fodor's "Its fluted mountain peaks and ancient stone taro terraces, creates an unparalleled setting for this botanical garden and nature preserve." Full review
Where "Limahuli Garden, part of the nonprofit National Tropical Botaincal Garden, is best known for its lava-rock taro terraces built shortly after the first Polynesians arrived about 1,000 years ago." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A short loop takes you along ancient taro terraces and aside pretty Limahuli Stream, to a stunning overlook of rugged cliffs and open ocean views." Full review
Frommer's "Out on Kauai’s far North Shore... there’s a mighty cleft in the coastal range where ancestral Hawaiians lived in what can only be called paradise." Full review
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You’ll learn even more on one of the daily 2 1/2-hour guided tours, but be sure to reserve well in advance.
Haleakala National Park Frommer's Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Where Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's Fodor's
Kula, Maui, HI 96790
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Frommer's "Hiking into Maui’s dormant volcano is the best way to see it. The terrain inside the wilderness area of the volcano... is astonishing." Full review
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Try to arrange to stay at least 1 night in the park
Fodor's "Nowhere else on Earth can you drive from sea level to 10,023 feet in only 38 miles." Full review
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Before you head up Haleakala, call for the latest weather conditions.
Travel + Leisure "A must for any visitor to Maui is Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano... more than 10,000 feet above sea level." Full review
Where "Haleakala National Park encompasses the world’s largest dormant volcano and 26,000 acres of dry forests, rain forests and desert." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"It's worth waking up in the dark of early morning to drive from your beachfront resort and watch the sunrise over the Halekala's 10,023-foot summit." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Every year, more than a million tourists visit Haleakala National Park, home to the world's largest dormant volcano." Full review
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No matter when you visit, be sure to wear warm layers.
Frommer's "This stunning national park offers a variety of options for campers throughout its diverse landscape: car camping at Hosmer Grove halfway up the summit or at Oheo Gulch in Kipahulu; pitching a tent in the central Haleakala wilderness; or cozying up in one of the crater’s historic cabins" Full review
Fodor's "The Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park, also known as the backside of Haleakala, is rich with greenery, waterfalls, ocean vistas, ancient archaeological sites, and a variety of hikes" Full review
