Painting of historic ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau

National Historic Site

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

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Info

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!

Park Photos

Painting of historic ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau
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Ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau, Painting by Herb Kane

Credit: Herb Kane

Painting of historic ceremony at Puʻukoholā Heiau
A Lele (offering tower) set below Pu'ukoholā Heiau NHS
Sunrise over Pu'ukoholā Heiau in mid September.
War god Kū and His Warriors
Ho'okupu offerings placed on Lele
Paved half mile loop trail

Activities

Arts and Culture
Craft Demonstrations
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Camping
Hiking
Wildlife Watching
Park Film
Fishing
Shopping

Operating Hours

Covered, open air lanai at visitor center open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Parking Lot Entrance (Top) Gate will be closed by 4:00 PM Daily, however the Parking Lot Exit (Bottom) Gate will close at 4:30 PM Daily. All vehicles parked in the visitor center parking lot after closing hours will be locked in or towed at owner's expense. In case of Emergency call 911

DayHours
Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Monday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM

Pu'ukohola Heiau NHS is open during regular operational hours. Covered, open air portions at visitor center opens 8:30am-4:30pm daily. Parking stalls are available and accessible.

DayHours
Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Monday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM

Weather info

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.

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