History
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Kawaihae, Hawaii
Massive stone temple built by Kamehameha in 1790–91.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
The heiau stands on a hill above Kawaihae. A visitor center, trails and a coastline tour. Free entry.
Good to know
- Check NPS for current hours
- Afternoons are hot and dry
- Stay off the temple walls
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- Year round
- Getting there
- Paved Highway 270
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Toilets
- Drinking water
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