It looks as if there haven't been any reviews since our version of Maui Revealed was published (2008). Sounds like if you are sneaky or persuasive enough and come at the right time of day/week, you might be able to make it down there. We were unfortunately scared off by the crappy road (our rental had very low clearance) and... More

So, ya... Got in there and got turned around. It's funny how the locals set up fruit stands & other roadside shops to accept your cash, but threaten you to stay away from local attractions. I thought Maui was different, but get 5 minutes from the resort areas & tourists aren't welcome. There are quite a few "advertised" attractions that... More

Ignore the Oct 2010 date--I had to enter it in order to write this. I found out about Blue Pool around 1990 during a trip there with my girlfriend. A local who was a friend of mine told me about it and gave me a hand drawn map. It wasn't in the underground guide books. There was no controversy. We... More

There is too much controversy over the falls. Not only do you have to trespass through someones yard to get there you also have to trespass on over a mile of private road. There are even residents who patrol the road to turn you around.It is a sacred site to the Hawaiian people and a conservation area. People aren't even... More

The confrontation my family and I had with the locals could not have been more dangerous. We were driving along the supposedly PUBLIC road to the supposedly PUBLIC attraction when we were flagged down by a friendly looking old man. However, looks can be decieving. He immiediately began screaming, cursing and yelling at us to "get off his land" (He... More

My wife and I visited Helele'ike'oha Falls (aka Blue Pool) many years ago, apparently just before the controversy exploded. It was beautiful, but given the events of the last few years I have to advise people to just stay away. Not only are you trespassing, but it also is not safe. Ulaino Rd is a public road up until about... More

We followed Maui Revealed (GREAT guide book) to get here - blissfully unaware of the potential dangers. If we had read the reviews here first, we might not have gone, but in the end, it was worth it to us, as it was the most stunning of any of the waterfalls off Hana Hwy. We went on a weekday, early... More

the road to hana is an experience that is not to be rushed, in fact it cant be done in one day! With that said choose your stops carefully. the blue pool is one not to miss, but tread lightly this is the private history of the hawaiian people and most dont want visitors to go there. i recomend you... More

After a great drive up to Hana with exceptional sights along the way, we were excited to see the renowned Blue Pool. Unfortunately we had not read all the reviews or the papers from 2007 describing the ongoing battle the locals and property owners are having with the tourists and state regarding access to this fantastic natural resource. I agree... More