Maui land is some of the most beautiful and multi-varied of all the Hawaiian Islands. The weather in the area, as well as geographical factors, have created fertile agricultural land as well as dry, barren wastelands. However, water pipelines have changed these drier areas so residents can enjoy running water, man-made swimming holes, and luscious gardens.

The most expensive Maui land includes units in Kapalua, Lahaina, and Nahiku. Units in these areas go for more than a million dollars, Kapalua being the most expensive at a median price of $1,525,000 (as of March, 2005). It is thus extremely expensive to buy land on the island, although the lowest median price to be found is in Molokai at $202,000 per unit.

Only 10 percent of Maui land is open for residential development. Laws and zoning regulations by government and state park entities have set the rest aside. Eight state parks, in addition to the Haleakala National Park, offer camping, hiking, and many dirt paths to walk or drive on. However, most people enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches of Maui, from the ever-popular Ka‘anapali Beach in the west to the more obscure Hana Bay Park in the east.

The Many Uses of Maui Land

Due to the fact that Maui land is so diverse, there are a variety of applications for it. Shoreline areas are mostly used for tourist accommodations, sightseeing companies, and hotels, spas, and golf course development. Sugar, pineapples, papaya, coffee, sweet potatoes, and cut flowers are all major agricultural products from the island, and are grown and processed in the upland part of Maui. Some industrial processes are also present, although most of these are near the shore and deal in storage, seafood sales, and real estate.