- The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Makawao, Hawaii, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Snorkeling, Hiking Trails and Ziplines.
- From Makawao Forest Reserve to Maui Hiking Safaris, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Makawao and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wailuku, Kula, Hana and Wailea.
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Managed by the Hawaii Division of State Parks, the Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area is a scenic natural area with redwood trees, alpine meadows, and all manner of wildlife. The area has many hiking and biking trails.
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Maui is home to the Ali'I Kula Lavender Farm, an important producer of lavender and lavender products. The farm sits on the base of Mount Haleakala, also called the Sun Mountain. Guided hiking and ATV tours are available for a small fee.
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The Taste of Maui Island Tours is a driving tour of Maui through pineapple country, with stops at a working ranch, 4th generation family farm and lavender farm, with opportunities to shop local farm and market stands. A lunch of seasonal local ingredients is included.
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Maui's Thompson Ranch Riding Stables offers visitors the opportunity to ride horses through the pastures and eucalyptus fields of the Maui countryside. The ranch offers guided trail rides suitable for the whole family.
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A botanical coffee farm open to tourists in season, Shim’s Coffee Farm allows visitors to see, step by step, the entire process of making a bag of dark roast coffee, from harvesting the beans to packaging.
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Adjacent to Mount Haleaka sits Haleakala National Park, one of the most unusual parks in the United States. Its vast, stark landscape was forged by ancient volcanic eruptions. All visitors must purchase an inexpensive pass before entering the park.
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The Haleakala Visitor Center is an information facility that also has cultural and natural history exhibits. The facility is open daily and year round and also sells books, maps, and posters.
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Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 W Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
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A six-theater movie multiplex, Kaahumanu 6 Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood films. The theaters feature digital video and sound, and the concession stand serves a variety of refreshments, with free refills for large popcorn and drinks.
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Makena Paddle Tours offers customizable and private kayak, stand-up paddle, and drift snorkel guided tours along the South Maui coastline. Tours focus on non-tourist experiences of reef and marine life. Visitors often experience whale and sea turtle sightings.
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Maui's biggest outdoor market, the Maui Swap Meet includes over 200 vendors and food stands selling jewellery, fruit, souvenirs, clothing and artwork against the backdrop of West Maui Mountain.