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Things to see in Wailuku, Hawaii (United States): 13 places and when to go
Wailuku, Hawaii is a town in United States with around 52,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), History (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are West Maui Mountains, Puʻu Kukui and Waiola Church. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 20.8915, -156.5047
- Population
- About 52,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · History (3) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (2) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,802 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- West Maui Mountains, at 1,764 m.
What to see in Wailuku, Hawaii
The places in and around Wailuku, Hawaii, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- West Maui MountainsMuch eroded shield volcano that constitutes the western one-quarter of the Hawaiian Island of Maui8.4 km
- Puʻu KukuiMountain in United States of America8.5 km
- Waiola ChurchChurch building in Maui County, United States of America18 km
- Lahaina Historic DistrictHistoric district in Hawaii, United States18 km
- Māʻalaea BayBay in Hawaii, United States13 km
- Maria Lanakila Catholic ChurchChurch building in Lahaina, United States of America18 km
- Alexander & Baldwin Sugar MuseumLocated in the small sugarcane growing and milling community of Puʻunene, Hawaii, Kahului, Maui5.7 km
- Kealia Pond National Wildlife RefugeWildlife sanctuary in Maui, Hawaii, U.S11 km
- Maui Ocean CenterAquarium and oceanography center located in Maalaea, Hawaii on the island of Maui, US11 km
- PiʻiholoHill in Maui County, United States of America22 km
- Slaughterhouse BeachBeach in Maui20 km
- Bailey House MuseumBuilding in Wailuku, United States of America684 m
- Haliimaile DistilleryDistillery17 km
When to go to Wailuku, Hawaii
The best time to visit Wailuku, Hawaii is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:52
- FebPossible11:19
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:29
- MayBest time13:00
- JunBest time13:16
- JulBest time13:09
- AugBest time12:43
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:30
- NovPossible10:59
- DecPossible10:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. In June, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wailuku, Hawaii
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,802 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Hilo, Hawaii11 places199 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wailuku, Hawaii?
The best known: West Maui Mountains, Puʻu Kukui, Waiola Church, Lahaina Historic District, Māʻalaea Bay. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wailuku, Hawaii?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44.
How do you get to Wailuku, Hawaii?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,802 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wailuku, Hawaii as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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