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Surfing Goat Dairy
★4.4(1,381 reviews)$Farm
🕑 1-1.5 hours👶 Best for ages 2-12. Toddlers and preschoolers are mesmerized by the friendly, petting-friendly goats, while elementary-aged kids enjoy learning about sustainable farming and the cheese-making process. The casual tour format works well for short attention spans.🧡 Saved by 100+ families
About
Surfing Goat Dairy offers an authentic farm experience where kids can meet over 130 friendly dairy goats, learn about cheese-making, and enjoy tastings of award-winning goat cheese. Located on the slopes of Haleakalā, this working farm combines hands-on animal interactions with educational tours in a beautiful upcountry Maui setting that's both fun and memorable for the whole family.
Highlights
- ✓Petting and feeding over 130 friendly dairy goats with fun names
- ✓Watching goat milking demonstrations and learning about cheese-making
- ✓Sampling unique goat cheese flavors during tastings (adults)
- ✓Taking photos with adorable baby goats when available
- ✓Browsing the gift shop for goat cheese products, soaps, and farm souvenirs
Pro Tips
- 1.Book the 'Casual Tour & Tasting' in advance online,it's the most family-friendly option and includes cheese samples for adults plus time to pet the goats
- 2.Bring closed-toe shoes as you'll be walking around a working farm with some uneven terrain
- 3.Visit during feeding time (usually morning tours) when the goats are most active and interactive
- 4.Don't leave without trying the 'Udderly Delicious' goat cheese cheesecake from the gift shop,it's a unique treat kids surprisingly love
- 5.The farm is located at 3,000 feet elevation, so bring a light jacket as it can be cooler than beach areas
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM tour) for smaller crowds and more engaged goats. The cooler upcountry temperatures make this a perfect midday break from hot beach days, and weekdays are significantly less crowded than Saturdays.
What to Know
Tours cost approximately $25-35 for adults (kids under 3 are typically free), and reservations are strongly recommended as tours fill up quickly. The farm has a small parking lot, gift shop with restrooms, and cheese products available for purchase.
Seasonal Notes
The farm is closed Sundays and Mondays year-round. Spring months (March-May) often feature baby goats (kids), which is an extra-special time to visit. Maui's upcountry region is pleasant year-round, though winter months may bring occasional rain showers.
Nearby Eats
Grab lunch at Kula Bistro (5 minutes away) for farm-to-table fare with a kids menu, or stop at Grandma's Coffee House in Keokea for sandwiches and their famous coffee cake that kids enjoy alongside stunning ocean views.
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