Ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau, Painting by Herb Kane
Photo: Herb Kane
About
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!
Location
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae Road
Kawaihae, HI 96743
Hours
wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
monday8:30AM - 4:30PM
thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM
tuesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCampingFishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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)
Get directions →Weather
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 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 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.