Event
Sunrise Orientation
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free. There is no fee to attend the sunrise orientation. However, all visitors entering the Summit District for sunrise must have an advance sunrise reservation ($1) and pay the park entrance fee ($30 per private vehicle).Location: LAT/LONG: 20.715117, -156.249859
The orientation talk occurs near the Haleakalā Visitor Center (9,740 feet).
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
September 03, 2023 to April 01, 2025
Time:
Sunrise
Type of Event
Talk
The sunrise orientation will occur around 15 minutes prior to sunrise, contingent upon conditions.
Description
The sunrise orientation features a brief overview of the summit area, important rules for visiting the park, and the cultural significance of this sacred place. The orientation talk may be followed by an oli, or Hawaiian chant, to welcome the rising sun and the beginning of a new day.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
There is no registration required to attend the sunrise orientation. However, all visitors planning on entering the park for sunrise must have an advance sunrise reservation via recreation.gov.
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