LOCATION.
Wild North, Sunny South.
Where to rent? Well, that depends on what your activities will be.
The North Shore is quite wild; you are pretty much in the jungle, it is green and alive, there are fruits in every garden, and of course, it can rain. A lot. It is powerful in all aspects. Most of the surfers and windsurfers live around this area. On the North Shore, if you don’t want mosquitos and rain but you still want to be close to the coast, Paia is a great location. But Haiku, even though it rains, is magic and a great location for hiking, it is cheaper than Paia, and is just 10-25 minutes’ drive to the surf spots.
The South is more touristic, dry, mellow, but very charming, warm and sunny. The streets are alive, people walk around, there are beautiful shops and galleries, great for a family day out.
Then, the Upcountry is beautiful, but you need to drive down every day. The landscapes you see on the way are pretty stunning though!
