🏊 Natural Swimming
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Venus Pool (Waioka Pond, ʻŌheʻo-adjacent)
A popular, easily reached local swimming hole along the Road to Hana, known for its clear pool and small waterfall. Proceed with extreme caution as this pool connects to the ocean and is prone to flash flooding.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool stream water
Best Season
📅 Summer, flow-dependent
Water Type
Local swimming hole on Waiokamilo Stream
Managed By
Informal / roadside access crossing private land
County
Maui County, Hawaii
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near mile marker 16, Hana Hwy, Maui, HI
Access Notes:
Short trail from a roadside pull-off; can be crowded given its popularity along the Road to Hana
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace