National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic SiteTraditional canoe is preapred for launch
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Directions
 

The access road to the visitor center is located at 62-3601 Kawaihae Road, off of Route 270, one quarter mile (.4km) north of the Highway 19 intersection.

By Plane

Keahole international airport by inter-island carriers and some major airlines have direct flights from the continental U.S.

By Car

The park is on the northwestern shore of the island of Hawaii in the district of south Kohala.

Public Transportation

Taxis, tour buses, and rental cars. Rental cars may be rented at Hilo and Kona airports.

Slide Show
Slide Show
Photographs include scenes from the Cultural Festival, harbor views, Mauna Kea, canoes, and more.
more...
Heiau walls  

Did You Know?
Stone walls constructed from the northwest and southwest corners of the Pu'ukohola Heiau delineated areas where common people could observe religous rites. The ceremonies at temples may have been considered too important for common people.
more...

Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 15:18 EST