Nakalele Blowhole

Tourist attraction · Maui County

Nakalele Blowhole

Tourist attraction · Maui County

Poelua Bay, Wailuku, HI 96793

Highlights

Witness the exhilarating ocean blowhole in Maui, framed by stunning lava formations and heart-shaped rocks, offering a scenic adventure for all ages.

Poelua Bay, Wailuku, HI 96793 Get directions

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"Located on Maui’s northern tip, the Nakalele Blowhole is known for its watery explosions, which often shoot nearly 100 feet in the air. To reach the blowhole, you need to hike up a long incline from the road, so wear sensible shoes and go at high tide for the best show. Be sure to also watch the action from a safe distance—Nakalele creates a mean undertow when it empties. As you head back to the road, keep an eye out for Maui’s heart-shaped rock, which frames the sea and tropical mountain slopes. It’s visible from the base of the scree slope trail when the blowhole is to your right."

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Lisa Osborn

Google

The hike to the blowhole is relatively short; however, a portion of the trail involves traversing boulders and lava rock, necessitating a moderate level of agility. Fortunately, there are vantage points that offer views without requiring a complete descent to the blowhole. The surrounding area is breathtaking, with numerous spectacular vistas.

Megan Williams

Google

It was a short but very rocky hike down to the blowhole, but it was all worth it. It has some amazing views, and it was interesting to see the blowhole itself. Wear sunscreen as there is very little shade in the hike. Don't forget your water and shoes that will do well on rocky terrain.

Jessica Treat

Google

Beautiful! There is parking along the road. The hike to see the blowhole was maybe 6 minutes from parking. To hike down closer to the blowhole would be longer, but we did not do that. We had 6 kids under 12 with us and 70 year old grandma. It was spectacular to see and glad we went.

Victor Perrin

Google

Fun drive to the end of the earth on Maui. Nice hike down to the blow hole. Not crowded. The blow hole itself was exhilarating, kinda scarey. In the right light it throws an amazing rainbow. My picture doesn't do it justice.

Cory Creevy

Google

We had a great time here. You need to be sure footed for the descent and the climb back up, but it was so fun. Bring water, good shoes and a camera. Nearly zero shade. Don't go close enough to look into the hole, dangerous.

Kausik Kannan

Google

Great place to stop along the way. Quick hike down to see the blowhole. Would recommend good shoes and firm footed people to try it. It is a small parking area where you walk down from, no facilities there. Highly recommend the stop along the way.

Spicy Duck

Google

To frikn awesome!!! Gorgeous day, kool positive vibes n energy!! NOT tons of people, life is blessed!! Tricky to get down to area, not for mobility challenged, big people, or poor balance folk. Some absolutely peaceful, serene, no stress views of ocean to boot!! ENJOY!! Plus it was free!! Not to many parking spaces

Dillon Lane

Google

It was cool to see but once you watch the water shoot out of the hole a couple times then you’re good to go on your way. The drive to get there from our hotel in Kihei was scenic and I really enjoyed the jungle atmosphere on the Nakalele area. The view from the cliff was gorgeous and that is the picture that I included in this review.