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Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

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!

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Photos

Painting of historic ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau
Ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau, Painting by Herb Kane
A Lele (offering tower) set below Pu'ukoholā Heiau NHS
Pu'ukoholā Heiau on a clear hot and sunny day in the district of Kawaihae.
Sunrise over Pu'ukoholā Heiau in mid September.
Sunrise with a bright orange red glow rising above Pu'ukoholā Heiau.
War god Kū and His Warriors
Warriors dressed in traditional attire presenting war god Kū on top of Pu'ukoholā Heiau during Ho'oku'ikahi Ceremony.
Ho'okupu offerings placed on Lele
Ho'okupu offerings placed on top of the lele during Ho'oku'ikahi ceremony.
Paved half mile loop trail
Paved 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.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store