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Black Sand Beach, Maui

The Black Sand Beach, Maui at Waianapanapa State Park

This is not just a black sand beach; it is a very special area for the Hawaiians, a place where a Queen visited, a sacred place you might say. There are Romantic Legends to be told, there are sites of wondrous coastline, caves and sea arches. With our guides, you will hear the stories and lend your vision to a time of love, sadness and calmness. Don't miss out on these stories.

By now, it is time for Hana Classic Picnic lunch. We have many places we can serve lunch, you will appreciate the food and not being in a restaurant, for the Road to Hana Tour lends itself well to being outdoors, with natural beauty mother nature has provided us.

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Waianapanapa State Park

This particular park located just off the Hana Highway in the outskirts of Hana is very special. In it's 120 acres it holds many sights to see; a seabird colony, natural stone arch, sea stacks, the largest known Hawaiian Temple, caves, blow hole and anchialine pools. Waianapanapa means "glistening water" and when you see the incredible waters on a sunny day contrasting against the very black rocks and the black sand beach you will be awed.

Natural Stone Arch, Sea Stacks and Blowholes

There are many features along the coast of Waianapanapa State Park due to the volcanic nature of the land. The ocean, throughout the years has eroded the softer rock to create many forms. Sea Stacks are pillars of rock coming up from the ocean floor. Those that dot the coastline are covered with a variety of green plants that give a beautiful resting spot for many of the seabirds and sometimes shelter from the rough water for the local sea turtles as well. A blow hole is also located nearby and when the tide is high and the waters rough, which it usually is, water will blow up my 10s of feet to splatter all around it. There are plenty of holes in the rock but the most active blow hole has no vegetation around it so it is easy to spot which one it is. From the blow hole you can look towards the west to see a natural stone arch at the tip of the bay. You should be able to see right through it at this angle and sometimes witness the waves crashing behind and through it.

Hala Forest

These trees were very important to the Hawaiian people and are found throughout the islands. They are very distinctive and guide can point them out for you. Their roots stick up well above the ground and they grow to about 20 feet in height. The leafy parts of the tree was used to make everything from mats to hats, the fruit was eaten and the wood was made into pipes and posts. This is a flowering tree and their pollen have a sweet smell to them.

Anchialine Pools

These are pools of fresh water some distance inland that have connections at some point below the fresh water. As the tides change the levels in the fresh water pools also change but in all cases the fresh water will stay on top. A type of shrimp have adapted to these brackish water conditions. These pools are mostly found around the Hawaiian islands due erosion of the volcanic rocks. A number of them are found in Waianapanapa State Park.

Hawaiian Chant - Cave At Black Sand Beach

Valley Isle Excursions, Inc. takes you on one of the most breathtaking drives on earth through Maui's tropical rainforest. 52 miles, 617 curves, 56 one lane bridges, pineapple fields, spectacular cliffs, bamboo jungles, hawaiian waterfalls, tropical streams and Hana pools, colorful and fragrant island flowers and rainforest vegetation are all to be enjoyed on your way to "Heavenly Hana". In Hana enjoy a black sand beach. Maui activities in Hana range from swimming in Oheo Gulch's Seven Pools or hiking up to the Bamboo forest. These are just two of the many things to do in maui.

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