Ulana 'ie is the art of weaving the roots of the 'ie'ie vine.  This material is used to make fishtraps, sturdy baskets and containers, and as a means of providing a protective layer to gourds and other carriers.  The ancients also used it to weave intricate effigies of their ancestors and deities that were often only utilized for high ceremony or important events.  
Come join aunty Melba as she shares her passion for weaving 'ie'ie, and the amazing fish traps she's made.

Woman dressed in traditional hawaiian attire holding a woven image of a family God.

A woman dressed in traditional attire sitting on a woven mat surrounded by baskets and traps

Ulana 'ie with Melba Medeiros

Uncle George Place had been a volunteer at Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP for many years; sharing his art of 'ohe kāpala (bamboo stamping) with visitors here, as well as throughout the community.  Chantel Chung will be sharing about this craft with visitors between 9am-2pm in the Halau (stop 16 on self guided tour).

Uncle George sitting by a table covered in a red table cloth displaying all of his bamboo stamps

Bamboo stamps stained with different dark inks laid side-by-side.

'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung and Kona Place

Join Uncle Pomai Brown in his sharing of the ancient skill of Ulana 'ie'ie (weaving the roots of climbing screwpine); used to make hina'i (fishtraps), mahiole (helmets), Ki'i akua (god images), and more.

Hawaiian gentleman weaving a ki'i akua (god idol) from 'ie'ie vine (Freycinetia arborea)

Woven baskets and fish traps of different sizes made from 'ie'ie (Freycinetia arborea)

Ulana 'Ie'ie with Uncle Pomai

Come join aunty Melanie Moses as she shares her love of the traditional art of Hawaiian lei making.

Hana Lei with Aunty Melanie Moses

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Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach the Puʻuhonua, a place of refuge. The Puʻuhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No physical harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the Puʻuhonua.

Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all of its passengers (up to 8 persons). Organized non-profit groups (service organizations, scouts, church groups, college/school clubs) are not eligible for the vehicle permit. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Motorcycle

Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.

Entrance - Per Person

Academic institutions may be eligible for a fee waiver by simply filling out sections 1, 2, and 5 of our educational fee waiver application. If an educational fee waiver is not obtained, the standard entrance fees apply.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

Non-commercial groups entering the park in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more will be charged $10.00 for each person on board.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

All commercial tours that enter the park on a regular basis must have a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) and are required to pay the commercial tour fee at the entrance station at each visit. For more information on how to get a CUA visit the Permits & Reservations page.

Commercial Entrance - Per Person

Allows access for 12 months from date of purchase at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. The pass admits the pass owner and/or spouse along with accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. When entry is by other means (bicycle, foot, Hele-On bus, etc.) the pass covers the purchaser and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, and parents). Pass is not refundable or transferable.

Annual Entrance - Park

Hawai'i Tri-Park Annual Pass The annual pass is valid for entrance fees for pass holder and occupants of a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Haleakalā National Park, and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. The park is not responsible for misplaced, lost, or stolen cards. This pass does not cover camping fees and is non-transferable and non-refundable. Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Annual Pass can be purchased at the entrance station.

A stone papamū (Kōnane playing surface) with Hale o Keawe and Hōnaunau Bay in the background.

Kōnane in the Royal Grounds

A double-hulled canoe sits in Keoneʻele Cove with Hale o Keawe in the background.

Hale o Keawe & Keoneʻele Cove

Close up image looking along the stones of the Great Wall in the Puʻuhonua with coconut trees

The Great Wall and Puʻuhonua

Hula dancers raise their arms to the sky in the sandy Royal Grounds.

Hula Demonstration in the Royal Grounds

An a-frame canoe hale (house) in the Royal Grounds

Canoe Hale in the Royal Grounds

A glowing sunset reflects in the calm waters of a tide pool.

Sunset in the Tide Pools