Kanaio Real Estate Sales in Maui, Hawaii

One of the lesser known areas of Maui, Kanaio is located on the south-facing slope of Haleakala. Much of the land here is the result of lava flows, which cooled to form oddly twisted natural art formations, caves and arches jutting out into the ocean. The area is seldom displayed on maps, and there are few roads here.

The Kanaio Coast is inaccessible in all but the best of conditions, and then only by sea. Polynesian voyagers were the first to settle these shores long ago but were forced to abandon the location during the last lava flow. Some of the ancient heiaus survived, however.

To this day, the Kanaio Coast is one of the last uninhabited areas of Maui and rarely seen even by Maui kama'aina. Home to sea turtle colonies and visiting whales, the coast offers opportunities for snorkeling and rafting. Tours of the coastline and the largest sea cave are now available.

To find out more about real estate opportunities in this remote part of Upcountry Maui, contact Jim Sanders Realty at (808) 579-8255.