Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

National Historic Site Hawaii
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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!

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. However, the park and or trail does occasionally close because of high winds or dangerous storm conditions. Please check with the visitor center or your hotel for any weather advisories or hazardous conditions on the day of your visit.

Address

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae, HI 96743

Activities & Topics

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 Archeology Ruins Arts Birthplace Forts Pacific Islander Heritage Religion and Spirituality Heiau Schools and Education Transportation Roads Routes and Highways Wars and Conflicts Animals Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Climate Change Night Sky Astronomy Oceans Whales Trails Watersheds

Operating Hours

wednesday

7

monday

7

thursday

7

sunday

7

tuesday

7

friday

7

saturday

7

Location

Coordinates: 20.02772186, -155.8211629

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