Maui

Maui has served as a cultural crossroads within the Hawaiian Islands since the era of Polynesian settlement. The island is defined by the vast shield volcano Haleakalā in the east and the deeply eroded West Maui Mountains, separated by a broad central isthmus. Its coast meets the Pacific Ocean, from the drier shores around Kīhei to the wetter northeast near Hāna. ʻĪao Valley has particular historical significance: the 1790 Battle of Kepaniwai helped Kamehameha I consolidate power on Maui. Native Hawaiian traditions, plantation-era communities and resort towns share an island where rainfall, vegetation and terrain can change markedly over short distances. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Maui.

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