Maui Real Estate

Dec: 13

Maui Quality Of Life Factors: Natural Environment

With volcanoes that reach 10,000 feet into the sky and beaches that walk out into the ocean, Maui’s natural environment is as diverse as the people who visit and live on this beautiful island.

The southern region is hot, dry and without a lot of vegetation, but is home to rare plants, insects and birds. Walk along the most recent lava flow on the dry south flank of Haleakala in the reserve of ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u. With boulder beach communities, dry shrub lands and pioneer vegetation, the southern tip of Maui is a world onto itself waiting for you to discover.

When you find yourself in the northern part of Maui, you will find the wind a little gustier and the skies a little cloudier than other parts of the island, but the temperature is more consistent in this region and features include rare sub-alpine grasslands and forests. Rare plants are present for your photographic skills to capture.

If you find yourself heading up the volcano to view a sunset or sunrise, and it is recommended that you try to do that at least once, pack for chillier temperatures as you get higher up. In the winter, snow will be present on the top of the volcano while sea level is still a warm beach-faring temperature. Do not get caught off guard and find yourself with a chill while enjoying one of the most spectacular views you will ever see anywhere in the world.

It does rain in Maui, but the intensity depends on the area. Some areas can get heavy rainfalls, but most will only ever see a drizzle now and again, and never one that lasts too long. Winds can turn brisk without warning, so be prepared to hold on to your hat when you are hiking along some of the corridors. Turning a corner can put you into a pleasant breeze, but it can also be a trade wind waiting around the corner and then you will find your hat flying through the air.

Maui has a diverse natural environment for fun and pleasure, something for everyone and always with something to discover.