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USA Kahakuloa Head

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Kahakuloa Head (Pu'u Koa'e) is located on the northern shoreline of Maui. This photo was taken facing north on 340 (Kahekili Hwy).

Photography Tips

Park your car as close to the side of the road as possible and enable the warning lights. There are some blind corners so you must be alert for traffic!

This photo was taken at 18mm on a Nikon crop frame camera (so about 27mm full frame):
1/60 sec
f/5.6
ISO 100

Also, this photo was taken in late December so the landscape was particularly lush. If you look on Google maps it appears much more yellow/brown. Perhaps their car drove through during the summer months?

The road and landscape are quite beautiful which makes for great photos.

Travel Information

Two options...
1. Approach from the north by driving around the northwest peninsula. Take the Honoapiilani Hwy (30) until it turns into the Kahekili Hwy (340). This is a longer distance but is quicker and easier.

2. Approach from the south (like I did) by driving north on Khekili Hwy (340). You will be blessed with some of the most beautiful seascapes and tropical views imaginable. However, this part of 340 is very narrow (1 lane) and has cliffs. The driver must go very slow and pay attention at all times. Because the road is so narrow and twisty it takes a much longer time especially because you'll be stopping for photos every 5 minutes! If you're not a nervous driver and have the time to spare, take this route for the best experience.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset 06:57 - 17:51 | current local time: 22:26
Photo Themes Landscape road

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Spot Comments (2)

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Prajeesh Prathap
Prajeesh Prathap 28.08.2017
Hi Eric, Nice depth added with the roads leading to the mountains. Appreciate the details and tips :)
Eric Helligrath
Eric Helligrath 07.10.2018
Hey Prajeesh! Thanks for the compliment. I hope you're able to visit Maui in the future. Take care :-)

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