Explore Homes in Upcountry Maui
Find your dream home in Upcountry Maui. The area’s warm days, cool nights, and scenic vistas create a tranquil living environment.
The communities on the Western flank of Haleakala Volcano are collectively known as Upcountry Maui. Their elevation offers cooler temperatures and can create big views from these charming communities. The homes vary widely, from plantation cottages to townhomes, small farms, and sprawling estates.
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Upcountry Maui Communities
Makawao — Upcountry's Paniolo Town
Makawao’s paniolo (cowboy) heritage runs deep — the town’s famous Fourth of July rodeo draws riders from across the country, and its charming downtown of galleries, restaurants, and food trucks reflects that authentic character. Real estate ranges from entry-level homes near downtown and in Hali’imaile to high-end options along Baldwin Avenue. Above town, the community of Olinda — home to Seabury Hall, one of Hawaii’s most prestigious private schools — offers pine forests, rolling pastures, and a cooler highland atmosphere unlike anywhere else on the island.
Pukalani — Convenience and South Shore Views
Pukalani sits at a similar elevation to Makawao but tends to be drier and sunnier, with views opening toward the South Shore. It’s Upcountry’s most practical community — home to two grocery stores, Ace Hardware, the Pukalani Country Club golf course, and the island’s largest Saturday farmers market at Kulamalu. Housing ranges from townhomes and golf course properties to larger estates in the Kula 200 subdivision.
Kula — Big Views and Agricultural Land
Kula spans from roughly 1,000 feet to over 4,000 feet on Haleakala’s western slope, shifting from warm and sun-soaked at its base to cool and misty higher up. It’s Maui’s agricultural heart, known for its protea flower farms — and neighboring Ulupalakua is home to the island’s only winery. Homes range from plantation-era cottages in Keokea to larger estates, many with sweeping views of the South Shore, Kahoolawe, Lanai, and the West Maui Mountains.