Huelo, Maui
Huelo is a small gated community on the northern coast of Maui, located along the Road to Hana (Hana Highway). This town, which is considered part of the town of Haiku, is situated approximately 20 minutes east of the town of Paia and 13 miles (21 km) west of Kahului Airport. Located away from population centers of Maui like Wailuku and Kahului, this little-known community has been described as “the little Hawaiian village forgotten by time.” Elevated at 480 feet (146 m) above sea level, Huelo doesn’t have resorts, no commercial activities and no glitzy resorts. However, it offers a tranquil and laid-back island atmosphere. The town is surrounded by mountains, valleys, waterfalls, lava cliffs, sweeping ocean views and the Waipio and Hoalua Bays. Approximately 20 minutes away is Hookipa Beach, known as the “windsurfing capital of the world.”
Activities in Huelo include horseback riding, snorkeling, swimming and hiking to the 127-foot (39 m) Twin Falls or along the Waikamao Nature Trail. Nearby are the Koolau Forest Reserve and the black-sand beach of Honomanu Bay. At the Door of Faith Road stands the Kaulanapueo Church, a historical Protestant Church built in 1853 using stone and coral. It features a New England architecture.
In the past, Huelo had a large population. The town used to be a sugar and plantation community, but has shifted to cattle farming when the sugar industry in Hawaii ended. Today, only a few hundred people inhabit the town. There are a few multi-million dollar oceanfront properties, vacation rentals, small farms and organic gardens growing tropical fruits, herbs and vegetables.
Huelo’s zip ode is 96708.
Huelo Overview
- Former sugar and plantation community
- Surrounded by mountains, valleys, waterfalls and lava cliffs, featuring sweeping ocean views
- Offers good hiking and other outdoor activities
Location: Located along the Hana Highway, 13 miles (21 km) west of Kahului Airport
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