Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - Permits (U.S. National Park Service)

First Amendment (Free Speech):

Special Use Permits:

Special Use Permit Application

Filming Permits:

All professional photograpy and videography requires a filming permit. Below is a link to the copy of the filming permit conditions and an application.

Commercial Filming Permit Application 2011

Commercial Use Authorization (previously known as Incidental Business Permit):

To operate a business, profit or non-profit, in Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park requires a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA). All commercial tours that enter the park on a regular basis must have a CUA and are required to pay the commercial tour fee at the entrance station at each visit. The CUA is for commercial services that originate and terminate outside of the boundaries of the park. Activities such as advertising, soliciting, collecting fees or selling goods or services within the park boundaries are strictly profhibited.

Park fees include: $200 for the CUA and $3.00/person upon all entry into the Park (including walk in and bike tours). Guides and employees of the company are not charged if they stay in their vehicle.

To be considered for a CUA you must complete the application below in its entirety and submit the completed application with payment to the park.

CUA Application

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
73-4786 Kanalani Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

PH: (808) 329-6881 x 1331 FAX: (808) 329-2597

If you have any questions, please call the number above or call 808-328-2326 ext. 1220. We look forward to working with you and seeing you in the park.

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