Haleakalā National Park • Hawai'i

'Ahinahina blooms in Haleakala crater

Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District

The Pools of ?Ohe?o in the park's Kipahulu District

Sun setting over the volcano crater and horizon

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.

'Ahinahina silversword blooms in Haleakala crater
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Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District
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The Pools of ?Ohe?o in the park's Kipahulu District
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The sun is setting over the volcano crater and horizon at Haleakela.
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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.

A person hikes through a red and brown trail through large hills.

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Visitors gather outside the visitor center to watch sunrise.

Sunrise Reservations

Get a permit to watch sunrise in the Summit District.

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: June 29, 2026

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Mailing Address:

Haleakalā National Park
PO Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768

Phone:

808 572-4400

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