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Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, Wailuku, HI

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Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens

Cultural park in Central Maui's ʻĪao Valley that highlights the immigrant communities that shaped the island's history, set beside the Wailuku River.

870 Iao Valley Road, Wailuku, Maui, HI 97693 · Wailuku, HI

About Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens

Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens sits in the ʻĪao Valley of Central Maui, along the Wailuku River. The grounds include landscaped walkways, picnic areas, and traditional architectural structures that represent several cultures that helped build Maui's history. Visitors can stroll the grounds, learn about these communities, and use the picnic pavilions with family or friends. The county describes the gardens as having been restored after a 2026 storm and reopened to the public.

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