Surfing Goat Dairy

We visited the Surfing Goat for the casual tour. It was amazing to learn about the goats while getting to feed them. The tour was only a half hour, but it was the perfect amount of time to get to know how everything works, ask some questions, and even try some amazing cheese and a delicious goat cheese truffle- which I had never had anything like before but LOVED. The truffles were so creamy inside and overall blew me away with a combo of my 2 favorite things- chocolate and cheese! We also did the cheese tasting flights (both of them), The mixed flight includes the most popular 3 soft cheeses and 3 other cheeses that were soft and in some oils while the chevre one is 6 different soft cheeses and included some unique flavors. We loved every single thing we tasted. There were a few with spicy flavors like jalapeno, but the spread held the flavor without any heat which made it edible for even people like me who can't handle any heat well. If I had to pick some favorite cheeses it was a garden herb chevre, a garlic chive chevre, and mixed cheese that was in olive oil rosemary and thyme whose name I forgot.

We did the golden girls tour and it was one of the highlights of our trip. It was so nice to see how well the older ladies are treated after they are done with their careers at surfing goat dairy. We got to feed them and brush them and learn about their lives and different personalities on the farm. Our tour guide was great ( sorry I forget her name!) and answered all of our questions. Cheese flight was delicious and we got a free sample of goat cheese chocolate after our tour.

Definitely worth a stop to try out these delicious goat cheeses! You can choose between firm or soft. 1 flight is enough for 2 people (or more to split because they are rich and tasty. You can take a tour which is about 45min - hour which you can milk a goat at the end. The only bummer is that I wish you could pay just to milk a goat for the people and groups that are less patient or unwilling to walk the grounds but want to interact with the goats.

We did this on a whim and had such a blast! We did the Golden Girls tour and had a blast. We got to feed goats and brush them, while learning all about each of the goats and the entire farm. The goats are like dogs - each had unique personalities and stories. I just loved all of it and was sad when it was over. We had a cheese flight afterwards and everything we ate was SO good. Be sure to try a truffle!! This place is really awesome - I would highly recommend it. We had been to Maui before and were looking for things that weren't on the traditional to-do list. This was one of the best things we did on our trip!

Our tour guide was great and the kids LOVED feeding the goats! We got samples of goat cheese and we each got a free goat cheese truffle as well! Very memorable. We got the fresh cheese flight and ate every bit. There were many flavors and they offered several different types of crackers. Delicious! Super great experience.

We were able to look at the goats, get a few drinks and order a cheese sampler. It was really good. Very relaxing and fun.

We stopped at Surfing Goat Dairy on our way to watch the sunset at Haleakala. The tour was great and interactive. We were able to feed the goats, milk some goats and taste fresh goat cheese. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. At the end of the tour we tried the flight of different flavors of goat cheese. So good! Super cute place!

Very cool dairy farm! You can book a short tour that comes with goat feeding and a small cheese & choco tasting, but you don't need to if you just want to enjoy the farm. The shop has treats like chocolate truffles, quiches, and a lilikoi cheesecake make with cheese from the farm. There's a lovely seating area to enjoy your treats and just watch the goats. The tour is informative about goat breeding, rearing, milking, the dairy industry, and cheesemaking.

This was such a fun experience for our family. Our boys loved holding the brand new baby goats and feeding the "toddlers". The fresh goat cheese flight was delicious and my boys recommended the banana bread. We will definitely be back.

Who knew this would be so great?! I came here on a recommendation from a friend, and I'm so glad I did! It's in the low hills of Haleakala, right out side of Kihei. The first thing you see are the pens of kids (baby goats), and they are adorable! There are covered tables for people to sit and eat, and there is a family style restroom around the side. My son was a little disagreeable and didn't want to try anything, but once he did, he was a fan. My hubby, who can be quite picky, also ended up, not only liking, but approving of the cheeses we tried. I was going to get the fresh cheese flight and add g a couple of aged flavors, but after checking the menu for flavors, he took out his credit card and said we were getting a flight of fresh and a flight of aged. I'm so glad we did. My son, just made a face and was still resistant to trying anything. I also bought a couple of chocolate truffles, which I'll mention later. They handed me the fresh flight and we sat down to wait for my hubby to bring the aged flight. We sat at a covered table and I started explaining the different flavors in the fresh flight to my son. He took a little nibble of the fresh garlic chive and decided to take a bigger taste. He was sold! He actually tried each of the cheeses in both flights, deciding that the "ping pong balls" (drained chèvre in roasted garlic oil) were his favorite. Although my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed both flights, he preferred the aged and I'm leaning towards the fresh. Overall, I think his favorite was the "Swedish Heart" (aged with Caraway seeds) and mine might be a combination of the "O Sole Mio" (fresh with sundried tomatoes) and the " Garden Fantasia" (fresh with fresh garden herbs). The staff is knowledgeable, very helpful and kind. Definitely five stars for service! Do not miss the chocolate truffles! I tried two right after the two flights, coffee and sea salted caramel. OMG! I went right back to the store and bought a box of 6. You can choose your own flavors, and I can't wait to dive into those! We did not do the tour, but it does look great, and the people are so nice and kind, I'm sure it would just add to the experience. This is a must see! A nice way to spend a morning or afternoon enjoying gourmet goat cheeses and artisanal truffles.

Awesome farm tour-- very up-close and personal with tons of goats, including petting, feeding, and milking the goats, a look at the cheese making room, and we finished up with a wonderful cheese tasting at the end. The goats seem happy and well-loved, and our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. My only regret is that we waited until our last day in Maui to go. We should've gone earlier in the trip so we could've bought a bunch of cheese to eat during our vacation.

The experience was very short. We fed some Goats and yearlings then tasted a cheese and tried a truffle. We also pre-paid for our food but didn't receive it until everyone else that bought theirs got theirs. Seemed strange and like a penalty. Where's the benefit in pre-ordering? The guide was friendly, but didn't leave feeling like it was worth the cost. Their Internet went out so everyone without cash had to leave their credit card information for charges at a later date. Definitely some opportunity to make it a more robust tour and seamless service experience.

Surfing Goat Dairy in Kula, Maui, HI offers a delightful culinary experience with their delicious fresh cheese flight and Charcuterie plate. Each cheese is bursting with flavor, showcasing the quality and freshness of their dairy products. The Charcuterie plate complements the cheese perfectly, providing a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. The optional 1/2 casual tour adds an educational element to the visit, allowing guests to learn more about the dairy's operations after enjoying their artisanal creations. With its picturesque setting and delectable offerings, Surfing Goat Dairy is a must-visit destination for cheese lovers on Maui.

We had a Fantastic time at Surfing Goat Dairy!! Beautiful baby goats. So much fun feeding goats. Excellent tour!! Delicious flight of cheese after tour!! Also, Superb cheesecake dessert!! Happy we could visit goat farm before heading to the airport.

You should go here on your visit to Maui! We had every intent on seeing more of Maui on our last visit, especially the locally-owned ones. I guess I should preface my first statement. You should like animals. If you do, you should go here. Reservations are helpful, and some signup for the times where they can watch the goats getting milked. You can also sign up for a cheese tasting. The lilikoi cheesecake wuz da bes. This was a fun trip. If you're looking for a little excursion, I would add this to your list.

One of the best experiences we had in our entire Hawaii trip. We did the evening tour in which we learned to milk goats! You have to purchase the cheese tray add on in advance if you want to try their cheeses at the end of the tour and I highly recommend you do that because by far I never tasted tastier goat cheeses. So fresh so good. Also they have goat cheese truffles for sale and wow I never thought they would taste that good but they were incredible. All in all 100% recommend this for a fun little date day!

The Dairy has new owners, so we decided to go and check it out. Lots of changes . Updated buildings and seating area. Still great cheese and gifts . The only thing I missed is they redid all the areas to see the goats. You used to be able to pet the goats at the fence, but they have redone the area. There is an additional fence with a walkway in between. Unless you pay for the tour, you can't make contact with the goats. Since we live here I can't pay $25.00 every time we go. It was just one of the changes I missed the old way.

I first went to Surfing Goat Dairy when I visited Maui in 2017. I didn't have time to take the tour or explore it much during that visit. I made it a note to stop by to do more activities on my trip in 2022. My fiance and I had a great time at Surfing Goat Dairy and I made sure to get the full experience the second time. We started our time there with a goat cheese flight. If you do just one thing at SGD, I highly recommend it be this because all of the cheeses were so good and it was cool to try so many different and unique flavors. Crackers and pretzels are included with the tray and you can buy drinks for an additional cost. We then took the tour around the property, where we learned so much about the goats and how the dairy functions. We also got to feed the goats during the tour. After that, we visited the gift shop to get some goat cheese truffles. They have a variety of flavors and I enjoyed all of the truffles I chose. If you're in Maui, I definitely recommend stopping here. It's a fun activity for people of all ages if you want to get away from the beach for a bit.

We did the quick goat tour and it was so fun! I got to feed the goats and we learned a lot about how the farm breeds the goats, and the process of cheese. I also did a cheese tasting and it was a delight. Definitely go for the spreadable tasting. The tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. She had a great sense of humor. This is a must see and experience.

Must try: Award winning cheese flight! Would also highly recommend: Goat soaps as souvenirs! Pizza with goat cheese on top! 30 min tour that turned into one hour (very hot, lots of information and lots of talking). The award winning cheeses in the cheese flight was honestly my favorite part, besides getting to look at the baby goats. My friends and I did the Daily Casual 30 min tour which was $21 per person, and also pre-ordered pizzas and the cheese flight before we got there. This tour did not involve the goat milking experience, which is the other option. Thomas, the owner, gave us the tour himself and took us out to feed the goats and get pictures. It was very hot, but fun to feed them some hay through the fence. After showing us the machines that milk the goats and the pasteurization machines, we got to eat our goat cheese specialized treats and get some souvenirs from their store. Great, fun experience to do with friends and unique on the island. Make sure to wear sunscreen :)

I can't say enough about this place. It's a must for every trip to Maui. The goat cheese is fantastic, and the chocolate is divine. Seeing the goats frolic makes my day. It's under new management, and they have added more tours and opportunities to interact with the goats. Go! You won't regret it!

I looked up things to do with our 2 1/2 year old grandson and I saw Surfing Goat Dairy. There was a small group of us for the tour. We started of by hearing about the three different kinds of goats they have. We all walked up a hill to feed the goats hay. Our grandson loved feeding them. You can also pet the goats, they don't bite. We then went to milk the goats. The were are an upper platform eating snd we're instructed how to milk them. After milking they should us a machine that milks about a gallon in 45 seconds, great invention. We bought the platter of cheese and crackers, they were good, I'm glad we did that. Great for all ages.

Our group bought tickets for the Daily Casual tour ($21) about a week in advance and had a great time. Our tour guide was the Thomas, the owner himself, which was super cool! Be aware that if you are on a time crunch, his tours run long. We started about 10 mins late due to some last-minute stragglers, and the tour went over by 15-20 mins. We started at the front, where Thomas gave us the background of how Surfing Goat Dairy came to be. We then walked across the lot to our next stop, where we were able to feed the adult goats. There was plenty of food to go around, so everyone in our group had to opportunity to feed the goats at least a couple of times. We then went back to the main area, where we were taught about how the goats are milked, and where the milk is processed. Just got to view the equipment, not see the process itself. Very educational, but I was getting a little antsy due to how long the tour was going on for haha. After our tour, we got to eat our pre-ordered goodies (Hawaiian pizzas, award-winning cheese flight) and check out the gift shop. Our food was yummy (a bit pricey), and the cheese flight was very tasty - my favorite was the Rolling Green, which is a garlic/chives flavor. My group also bought a bunch of the goat milk soaps (which smell delicious), and truffles from the gift shop. I would skip the Daily Casual tour and just look at the baby goats in the front, try the food/cheese, and check out the gift shop. If you do visit, make sure to wear a lot of sun protection! It gets very hot and there's no shade if you're out on the tour. Overall, a worthwhile and unique experience.

Surfing goat dairy is such a fun experience that I highly recommend while in Maui! We did the daily casual tour and I really enjoyed walking around the farm, hearing the history and stories about the animals, and feeding the goats. Our tour guide was very passionate and seemed genuinely excited to be there which added to the experience. We also got the award winning flight of cheese add on which they give at the end of the tour and I also really enjoyed this and think it's worth getting. The flight comes with 6 different cheeses and various crackers to eat alongside them. The cheeses themselves were delicious and so unique and unlike any other cheese I tasted. We also ordered a Kona coffee chocolate truffle from the gift shop and really enjoyed that as well; I was surprised how strong the coffee flavor is in it. The truffles are on the pricey end, but I think it's worth trying one or two while you're there.

We stopped in for the "Daily Casual Tour." This was a short tour where we were allowed to feed hay to the friendly goats. We were even able to watch some of them being milked. Afterwards we had an opportunity to purchase a sampling of goat milk products. We chose the goat cheese sampler as well as the cheesecake and some truffles. It was such a fun experience feeding the goats and tasting the products offered at this cute little farm.

This goat farm is located in upcountry Maui, but is not too far from the airport area. We pre-ordered our tickets online and purchased an add-on for goat cheese sampler plate, which came with crackers. It's definitely cheaper to buy tickets online and reserve a time ahead of time rather than to try to show up without any tickets because the tours might be booked. The tickets are pretty affordable and you get a nice Tourguide who provides you a lot of information while touring around the property. Our tour guide even brought on a shepherd dog who is new to the farm. Right when we arrived, one of the female goats actually delivered her babies so it was a lot of commotion and chaos because they were trying to take care of the mother goats. What a rush! The tour is pretty short around 20 to 30 minutes depending on how long your feeding sessional go but she basically tore some of the property, then feed the goats, a bunch of grass and hay, then walk over to the milking station, and then get snacks afterwards. Parking is free and some of it is shaded, which is nice because it's really hot outside most times of the year. They also have really delicious chocolate truffles and other snacks in their café that you can purchase at the end of your tour. The property is really beautiful and feels like you're stepping back in time so this is definitely a great experience and for tickets under $20 a person, I will definitely suggest this and tell others to come in the future. We might just come back to pick up some goat cheese to go without taking the tour again because it was that good!

What a great place to visit in Maui! If you love goat cheese you don't want to miss this place! The goat cheese is fresh and delicious, they also have goat cheese truffles with are to die for!!!

We loved our time here so much. We did the "kid experience" where we got to be in the pen with a dozen kids about two months old. They were so much fun and very friendly. The staff was all very welcoming and helpful. We also tasted some of the cheese and bought some to go. Don't worry, they sell it frozen so it will not spoil getting down the mountain.

Save your money by skipping the tour. Stop by and walk around and see the goats. Then spend the money you save on the deliciousness a cheeses.

I just checked their website and they were not directly affected by the Upcountry Maui wildfires. That's a relief. I wrote them shortly after the fires and didn't hear back, so I was concerned, but I gather they were overwhelmed w/ worried inquiries. So, good news on that front. They are still conducting dairy tours and selling their products. I have very fond memories of their cheese.

Really cool place to check out. The sampler plate was awesome, although expensive. The tour is really cool and if you love animals and/or have kids, it is a great place to visit.

Wonderful informative experience with opportunity to pet and feed goats, of all ages, and also learn about the milking process. Goats were adorable and tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable.

We really enjoyed the 330 tour with our 3 kids ages 7, 5 and 2. They let everyone hand milk the goats, including kids (and even let them have a second turn). We did do the cheese sampler tray after our tour and also purchased some of the chocolate truffles and sampled those ourselves. They also had a cute playground with sand and a playhouse for the kids. We spend 1.5 hours there, and I would do it again. (We have visited other working farms from Airbnb experiences and those have also cost a similar price per person, I didn't find the price outrageous)

Went here on Friday, had a fabulous experience. My wife and I had gone to Haleakala for sunrise and worked out way down to SGD from there. The goats are fun. We sampled a cheese flight and I have to say they are a bit pricey, but still delicious. Our tour guide was fun as well, however it seemed she wanted to rush through the questions at the end, and even cutting off some of those in my group so she could get going, but everybody has their days, so this might not be normal for them. After we left we went right next door to the distillery for drinks and pupus. Overall it was a wonderful experience!

Great to visit and do a tasting. Bring a cooler if you plan to buy (unless you live close). Plenty of shaded outdoor seating. You can do a "self tour" and pet baby goats even without doing an actual tour. From other reviews looks like a tour is a great experience. Love that they try to be humane and sustainable as possible. We did a tasting flight of the cheeses and they are flavorful and awesome and come with crackers. One tray is good for 2-3 people IMO

We are always loving for new things to do when we visit Maui. The Surfing Goat Dairy was such a pleasant surprise. Loved seeing the goats, and the goat cheese tasting was fun and delicious.

Flight of cheese was amazing! And the Lilikoi cheesecake! Delicious! Thank you for making our day in Maui memorable!

Such a fun place, you can feed goats and watch them play and hang out. There's plenty of places to sit and the goat cheese platter is so unique and worth it. The truffle box is unique, you can pick which truffles you want from a counter and they're all delicious.

Food: 5 stars Goats: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Value: 3.5 stars The goats and cheese are why you come here - and they more than meet expectations. Driving in on their gorgeous palm tree lined road, you'll immediately park next to pens of young (often recently de-horned) goats. You can pet them (below the head) and try to feed them some grass, and they are absolutely adorable. The fact that petting the goats is free and easily accessible makes a visit worthwhile. The cheese also happens to be extremely tasty (my favorites are the lilikoi quark and the mango) is a bonus. The truffles (go in the shop to order) are also fantastic, as is the cheesecake if it is available. I'm partial to doing a tasting flight when I visit with friends; when I come alone I usually just buy my cheese and hurry home to get it in the fridge. They also make special packs with frozen product to take on the plane for those who aren't lucky enough to live on Maui. I have not personally done the tour here, as I have not heard great things. Tip: the bathrooms here are very nice! Walk around the corner of the store to find them. By

This was such a fun experience! We decided to go on a whim, and we're glad that we did. The tour was fun and informative, and you get to feed the goats. We also added on the goat cheese sampler! Yum!

The place was good, and the employees were friendly. I just wouldn't recommend driving an hour (from many resorts) to see this. The tour wasn't much; very casual. The cheese flight was only ok. The charcuterie board was sparse.

I did the Daily Casual Tour and purchased a cheese tasting flight. The tour only lasted about 25 minutes and was way over priced for what we got. The tour guide basically walked us over to where the older male goats are, let us feed one, and then walked us over to where the women's goats are and where they milk them. There was no actual milking or cheese tasting on the short tour. The cheese I purchased was good but I would not recommend paying for the tour.

Be still my heart!!! The goats were adorable, and the 30 minute tour where you get to feed goats was excellent. The lilikoi cheesecake was so good that we ordered another one on the spot! They also just got a pizza oven and make crispy thin pizzas with allllll the cheese. The various goat cheese samplers are excellent. Highly recommend booking a tour and doing a tasting.

It was a fun place & I enjoyed the baby goats. It's tough if you have mobility issues. We opted not to take the tour, and bought a goat cheese flight. Very tasty! And fun to eat! It was plenty for the 3 of us, but we did purchase an extra sleeve of Ritz crackers for $2. We ended up purchasing several flavors (Men's Challenge & Garden fantasy) & some of the mozzarella ping pong balls. Good for the littles & they can feed the goaties!

Delicious cheese and crackers. Cute goats. Chill vibes, and great ambiance and decor. We come back here for a light lunch with our kids every time we're back on the island.

We visited the Surfing Goat Diary for a little visit with some goats and a taste of delicious cheese. They do offer tours unfortunately we arrived too late in the day. But that's okay, we still were able to watch the baby goats play and bought some delicious cheese! We had the French dream- fresh goat cheese with organic Herbs de Provence. It was flavorful and creamy.

Our daughter loves goats, so this was a must do for us on Maui! We enjoyed the tour, sampled some of their cheeses, and bought some gifts to take home. It was just right for us! The lady who rang us up and did the tour was hilarious--very personable and you could tell she loved the goats maybe that'll be our daughter someday!

The surfing goat dairy was an excellent choice for us as a family with a young baby. We realized when we got there that it may be too hot and sunny for our 8 month old so they let us move our tour for the next morning. They also let us now they have hand held umbrellas that we could use on the tour! We also opted in for the goat cheese sampler and it was very yummy. We also bought a box of goat milk chocolates- rum raisin, lychee, coconut, and espresso. They were all delicious! Our son also got to pet the baby goats which was adorable!

If you frequent the island and are looking for a new unique experience, check out Surfing Goat Dairy. Your experience includes feeding, petting and hand milking goats. It's utterly fantastic! The little kids are so cute and seeking attention. Finish off your visit with a flight of goat cheese and or oven fired flat pizza topped off with of course goat cheese! The staff are quite friendly and knowledgeable about all things goat.

They have adorable gifts at the gift shop and I LOVE their handmade soaps. The chocolates are delicious and it's a fun place for a day visit.

Had a great time on the goat tour where we got to feed the goats ourselves. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. It was interesting to learn about the goats and the process of making goat cheese. We tried the goat cheese flight after and it was delicious! Three of us were able to enjoy bits of each flavor, so I think it is enough to share between 3 people. Next time, I would skip the tour and just look at the goats in the front & enjoy the goat cheese flight.

Loved it! Did the tour and cheese sampler tray, and on the way out had some Lilikoi cheesecake and truffles. Everything was amazing! Tour guide was fabulous and loved getting to pet and feed the goats. Definitely recommend a stop here!

Fun and very worthwhile visit - recommend making this a must stop in Up-Country Maui. There are costs for different up-close and hands on tours - feeding baby goat experience fills up, booking in advance a good idea. Very enjoyable for young's and old's

Great tour! Fun & funny tour guide. Definitely worth checking out. Like their attention to cleanliness & safety too! Add the cheese taste & don't forget to grab a truffle in your way out.

Back again to get more of their yummy cheese. Bummers though, we came late and lots of the cheeses were sold out. Sad I didn't get any quarks. Oh well, maybe I'll have to mail order again. Nice to see the farm is still going after the pandemic and the theft of goats ( bachi on those people!) There was a tour going out when we were there- looked fun. The girls in the back was grooving to ABBA's Mama Mia- so fun! No wonder the goats give good milk for the products!

Upcountry was beautiful! So glad we visited! We made it to the Farm a bit early so waiting in our car till they opened. We ordered a 6 cheese sampler and picked out two chocolates. The farm is cute, probably even better if you have kids so they can enjoy the baby goats. We sat in their shaded area which was nice. There was a dog on a leash that laid under our table and ended up growling and snipping at my husband. He was a cute old guy bet should be kept somewhere else so he doesn't bite a guest, especially a child. We were super excited to try the cheeses and for what we spent I expected a little more than what we got but aside from that there was a hair in one of our cheeses. As I went up to ask for it to be replaced I didn't even get an apology. The two ladies who were there seemed more bothered then anything. The cheeses were good, chocolates we easily could have passed on and although it was a fun experience I could have easily skipped it. If you do visit two of our favorites were the OLE and the LILIKOI.

Surfing Goat came up as a place to visit while in Maui and the friends I was staying with had just come back from there and vouched for it being worth it as well. I had signed up for their casual tour, their only option at the time which took 30 minutes. The acreage is huge but the tour was actually pretty small, but I guess looking at a bunch of goat pastures wouldn't be super practical or fun. However, we did get to see a lot of the operation. We saw their Billy, who was in a pen by himself. He seemed a little ornery and we were warned not to put our fingers in the cage. We went to another pen with some goats and then got shown the milking station and described the process. I was a little disappointed that our interactions with the goats were limited. They did just have a pen with smaller goats that you could approach but you didn't need to pay to see. The description said that you could feed the goats but our group didn't get a chance to do that. However, I did enjoy their cheese flight, which was a nice snack and if they have any of the lilikoi cheesecake available definitely make sure you get that.

We had a wonderful 'evening chore & milking tour,' in which we toured the ranch, fed a herd of goats, met and fed a buck, watched two herds moving back to their pasture, learned to milk goats, and got all our questions about milking, birthing, and the kid goats answered. Our guide was eager to share her love and knowledge of the goats and it felt like being shown around by an old friend.