From remote lookouts to a hotel rooftop, discover the darkest skies on Hawaii’s ‘Valley Isle.’
It’s an astrophile’s paradise.
Just remember to bring a jacket as the air up there is cooler.
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The summit of this massive shield volcano is drivable.
Go early in the morning, before dawn, to see one of the best sunrises of your life.
But you’re free to post up with your own equipment just outside for the next best view.
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PacWhale Eco-Adventures offers aSunset and Celestial Cruisethat departs from Maalaea Harbor on the west side of Maui.
Tours are offered year-round and last two and a half hours.
Star Lookout
The Pleiades meet pastureland at this rustic cabin in the verdant upcountry of Maui.
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Better yet, from the hot tub.
The cabin’s hilltop location offers sweeping views across the valley and the wide-open sky.
Hokule’a reaches its highest point in the sky when it’s directly over Hawaii.
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The program is held Thursdays through Mondays and requires a reservation.