Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site

Parks Directory of the United States / US National Parks / National Historic Sites

Address:62-3601 Kawaihae Rd
Kawaihae, HI 96743
Phone:808-882-7218
Fax:808-882-1215
Web: www.nps.gov/puhe/
Size: 86 acres.
Established: Authorized on August 17, 1972.
Location:On the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaii, 1 mile south of Kawaihae off HI 270.
Facilities:Rest rooms (é), visitor center (é), self-guided tour/trail.
Activities:Hiking, bird-watching, wildlife viewing, guided tour, cultural demonstrations.
Special Features:Ruins of Puukohola Heiau ("Temple on the Hill of the Whale"), built by King Kamehameha the Great in 1790-1791 during his rise to power, are preserved.

See other parks in Hawaii.

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

Early risers can make their first stop a mile south of Kawaihae, at Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site. Early morning's low light is best for viewing the water-worn rock walls of the temple built in 1791 by King Kamehameha--unifier of the Hawaiian Islands.

Island day trips

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.