PuʻUkoholĀ Heiau National Historic Site

National Park Service, Hawaii.

How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!


Directions

From Keahole (Kona) International Airport: Head east on Keahole Airport Rd. Turn left at traffic light onto HI-19. Follow HI-19 to Spencer Beach Park Rd. (26.1 mi) Turn left onto HI-270 (0.4 mi) Turn left onto Spencer Beach Park Rd. (0.3 mi) Destination will be second right on Spencer Beach Park Rd. (Approximately 32 minute drive 27.5 mi)

Additional Information

  • Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Official Website
  • Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Map

Photo Gallery

  • Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site BannerPu'ukoholā Heiau on a clear hot and sunny day in the district of Kawaihae.
  • TrailPaved half mile loop trail (starting from the visitor center) will takes you to the base of Pu'ukoholā Heiau, passing Mailekini Heiau to Pelekane Bay, and right a long the coastal trail back to the visitor center.
  • Ho'oku'ikahi CeremonyHo'okupu offerings placed on top of the lele during Ho'oku'ikahi ceremony.
  • War God Kū and His WarriorsWarriors dressed in traditional attire presenting war god Kū on top of Pu'ukoholā Heiau during Ho'oku'ikahi Ceremony.
  • SunriseSunrise with a bright orange red glow rising above Pu'ukoholā Heiau.
  • Pu'u Kohola Heiau National Historic Site
  • Puʻukoholā Heiau Ceremony by Herb KaneCeremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau, Painting by Herb Kane

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