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 ...
The section of the 1/2-mile loop trail around Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site along the water. This path is paved, along the sea, passing many rock walls, with a view of the large temple from underneath.
A long temple platform made of dry-stacked rocks, situated midway up a gently-sloping hill overlooking an ocean bay. It is viewed from the side, with access to the temple not allowed to visitors.
A large temple made of dry-stacked rocks, situated on top of a gently-sloping hill overlooking an ocean bay. The temple is 224 feet by 100 feet, with walls that extend up to 20 feet high. It is viewed from below, with access to the temple not allowed to visitors.
Our Visitor Center is ADA accessible and offers wall exhibits with both English and Hawaiian Language interpretive information in our open lanai area. We also offer a FREE Audio tour available for Smart Phones (Data/Service Provider fees may apply). Restrooms and drinking water fountains located outside of Visitor Center. Museum exhibits and Park Store are open daily from 7:30am-5:00pm located in the visitor center.
Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
The park is open year round, we welcome all fur friends who would like to be apart of our National Park Service family. No matter what the weather may be here in Hawai'i, our fur friends love a walk in the park. Time for a "Pawsitive" experience.
Sharks, Whales and Dolphin Viewing
Sharks, Whales and Dolphins are often visitors to the shores of the park and can be seen with the naked eye and, even better, with binoculars.
Tours
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Audio Tour
A walking tour around the park, 1/2-mile in length, in about 30 minutes.
