A Rare and Sacred Landscape

This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry. Read More

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Duration:
7 minutes, 29 seconds

This short National Park Service documentary film follows two biologists working to save rare and endemic forest birds in Haleakalā National Park.

Visitors gather outside the visitor center to watch sunrise.
Sunrise Reservations

Get a permit to watch sunrise in the Summit District.

A red, black, and white bird with curved orange beak sits on a tree
Saving our Forest Birds

Explore more about the efforts to save our native Hawaiian forest birds.

park ranger smiling at camera with sunrise over crater in background
Plan Like a Park Ranger

Top 10 tips for visiting Haleakalā.

crater view with colorful cinders and a bright blue sky
Summit District

Plan your visit to the Summit.

blue ocean meets black rock at a cove with lush greenery
Kīpahulu District

Plan your visit to the remote Kīpahulu District.

Last updated: December 19, 2023

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Mailing Address:

Haleakalā National Park
PO Box 369

Makawao, HI 96768

Phone:

808 572-4400

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