Best Farms & Agricultural Experiences in Upcountry Maui
At a Glance
Most popular on Maui
Central Maui
Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town
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South Maui
Feast at Mokapu Luau in Wailea
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South Maui
Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei
An intimate luau experience and the only luau in Kihei — less than a quarter the size of the average Maui luau, so every seat has a great view of the show.
Road to Hāna
Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch
Watch the waterfalls, black-sand beaches and rainforest go by without anyone in your group behind the wheel.
Upcountry
Majestic Haleakalā Sunrise Tour with Pick-up
Ride to the summit for sunrise above the clouds, then unwind over a hot breakfast on the way back down.
West Maui
Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Kaʻanapali
Sip an unlimited open bar while the sun drops behind Lānaʻi, with pupus and live music twice a week.
Central Maui
Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure
A guided rainforest hike to East Maui waterfalls, with time to swim beneath the falls and a trail lunch included.
South Maui
Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei
A two-hour beginner lesson in calm South Maui water — board, gear and instruction all included.
Upcountry
Maui Pineapple Farm Tour in Haliimaile
Tour a working pineapple farm and packing house upcountry, with tastings and a fresh pineapple to take home.
Choose the Farm for Your Group
The farms are different enough that the right choice matters more than the number you visit.
- Best with young kids — Surfing Goat Dairy
- Best for food lovers — Oʻo Farm
- Best for pineapple + Maui agriculture — Maui Pineapple Tour
- Best no-reservation stop — Kula Country Farms
Where: spread from Hāliʻimaile through Kula and south to Ulupalakua.
Two farms in a day is possible. It is rarely better. Book the experience that matches your group, then use the rest of the day for Makawao, a meal, a market or the drive itself.
Surfing Goat Dairy
The easiest family recommendation in Upcountry.
- Best for — young kids + hands-on animals
- Open — Tuesday through Saturday
- Pairs best with — Ocean Vodka or Kula Country Farms
Where: lower Kula on Omaopio Road.
The goats do most of the work here. Visitors can see the working dairy, interact with the animals and choose from several tour types, including casual farm tours and kid-goat experiences when available.
Because it is interactive, it holds attention much better than a farm stop built mostly around scenery.
Oʻo Farm
Our pick when the meal is as important as the agriculture.
- Best for — couples + food-focused travelers
- Experience — coffee/brunch or farm-to-table lunch
- Reservation — required
Where: Waipoli Road above Kula.
Oʻo Farm is a guided experience through coffee, produce and regenerative farming followed by a substantial meal. It is not a place to drop in for fifteen minutes.
The brunch and lunch experiences run Monday through Friday. Treat the reservation as the anchor of that half-day and keep the schedule around it light.
Maui Pineapple Tour
The best look at one of Maui’s defining commercial crops.
- Best for — families age 3+ + first-time Upcountry visitors
- Tour length — about 1½ hours for the standard tour
- Pairs best with — Makawao or Hāliʻimaile
Where: Hāliʻimaile.
The tour takes you into a working Maui Gold pineapple farm and walks through the growing and harvesting process. It is educational without being overly technical, and everyone leaves with pineapple packaged for travel.
Children under 3 are not permitted on the standard tour, so this is not the toddler answer — Surfing Goat or Kula Country Farms is easier for that age.
Kula Country Farms
The simplest farm stop when you do not want a schedule.
- Best for — families + quick scenic stops
- Farm stand — open year-round
- Big season — October pumpkin patch
Where: Kula Highway.
The farm stand sells local produce, flowers, baked goods and pantry items, and the site has one of those classic Kula views that makes a short stop feel worthwhile.
In October, the property turns into a much bigger family outing with the pumpkin patch and seasonal activities. If you are traveling in fall, this moves way up the list.
Upcountry Farmers Market
The best one-stop introduction to Upcountry agriculture.
- When — Saturday, 7–11 a.m.
- Best for — produce, breakfast, local products + meeting growers
Where: Kulamalu Town Center.
The market has more than 100 vendors and is one of the best ways to see the range of food, flowers and small-scale products coming out of Maui.
It is also the smartest place to begin a Saturday because you can eat first and decide the rest of the day afterward.
Haleakalā Creamery
A more intimate goat-dairy tour for travelers who like small groups.
- Best for — hands-on small-group experience
- Tour — Friday morning only
- Group size — capped small
Where: Kula.
The 90-minute Farm-to-Spoon tour includes the dairy herd, milking and the creamery process. Because tours are limited and offered only once a week, book this one early if it is specifically what you want.
For families who simply want goats without planning around a Friday, Surfing Goat is the more flexible choice.
Ocean Vodka Farm
A farm stop where the atmosphere matters more than the tour.
- Best for — views, lunch + late afternoon
- Best pairing — Surfing Goat Dairy
Where: lower Kula.
The farm and distillery sit on a broad slope with bicoastal views, and the Café & Lawn has become the highlight for many visitors. This is one of the few Upcountry stops where sitting for an hour can be more satisfying than taking another tour.
Tastings are available, but if you have already done a distillery or winery, come for the food, lawn and view instead.
Aliʻi Kula Lavender
The garden option when you want scenery without another guided tour.
- Best for — low-effort scenery + plants
- Best add-on — Waipoli Road
Where: upper Kula.
The self-guided walking paths are pleasant and the cool climate supports plants you do not see down at the beach. It is a good add-on rather than a whole morning.
If the sky is clear, keep driving up Waipoli Road afterward for the views — but remember that Polipoli access requires four-wheel drive.
Ulupalakua Ranch Store + MauiWine
This is ranch agriculture rather than a farm tour — and that contrast is exactly why we like it.
- Best for — couples + long scenic drives
- Best lunch — Ranch Store burgers
- Best tasting — MauiWine
Where: Ulupalakua, south of Keokea.
The Ranch Store serves ranch-raised beef, venison and elk burgers and sells local products and ranch merchandise. Across the road, MauiWine offers tastings on one of the prettiest historic properties in Upcountry.
Pair these two together rather than trying to add them after a full morning of farms in lower Kula.
What Pairs Well
Some combinations feel natural. Others just create windshield time.
- Surfing Goat + Ocean Vodka — best easy pair; they are close together
- Upcountry Farmers Market + Kula Country Farms — great Saturday family combination
- Maui Pineapple Tour + Makawao — agriculture + town without backtracking
- Ulupalakua Ranch Store + MauiWine — treat them as one south-Upcountry destination
- Oʻo Farm — usually keep it mostly separate; the meal already fills the experience
Practical Tips
- Book the experience farms ahead. Oʻo Farm and Haleakalā Creamery are not casual walk-ins.
- Check the day of the week first. Several farms run limited schedules.
- Wear shoes that can handle dirt and grass. These are working agricultural properties.
- Bring a layer. Farm elevations vary and wind can make Kula feel cool.
- Leave tastings for later in the day. Somebody still has to drive downhill.
One Last Tip
The farm is the excuse. The day is the point.
One good farm visit, a meal you did not rush and a little open road is a better Upcountry day than four reservations.
This is one part of Maui where leaving something for next time is usually the right call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Upcountry farms should I visit in a day?
One. Two farms in a day is possible, but it is rarely better. Book the experience that matches your group, then use the rest of the day for Makawao, a meal, a market or the drive itself.
Which farm is best with young kids?
Surfing Goat Dairy, open Tuesday through Saturday. Visitors can see the working dairy, interact with the animals and choose from several tour types, and because it is interactive it holds attention much better than a farm stop built mostly around scenery.
Which farm includes a meal?
Oʻo Farm. It is a guided experience through coffee, produce and regenerative farming followed by a substantial meal, with brunch and lunch experiences Monday through Friday and a reservation required. Treat the reservation as the anchor of that half-day.
What is the minimum age for the Maui Pineapple Tour?
Three. Children under 3 are not permitted on the standard tour, which runs about 1½ hours, so this is not the toddler answer — Surfing Goat or Kula Country Farms is easier for that age.
How do I visit Haleakalā Creamery?
Book early. The 90-minute Farm-to-Spoon tour covers the dairy herd, milking and the creamery process, but it runs Friday morning only and the group size is capped small. For families who simply want goats without planning around a Friday, Surfing Goat is the more flexible choice.
When is the Upcountry Farmers Market?
Saturday, 7 to 11 a.m., at Kulamalu Town Center. It has more than 100 vendors and is the smartest place to begin a Saturday, because you can eat first and decide the rest of the day afterward.
