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Puʻukoholā Heiau

Puʻukoholā Heiau, one of the last major temples built in the Hawaiian Islands, was constructed by Kamehameha the Great from 1790 to 1791.

Close-up photograph of wall built of stacked rocks
Mailekini Heiau

Just below Pu'ukohola Heiau stands Mailekini Heiau, constructed several centuries before.

Wayside interpretive sign overlooking ocean bay
Hale o Kapuni Heiau

Submerged just offshore below Mailekini Heiau are the ruins of what is believed to have been another temple.

View of heiau from beneath with coconut tree in frame
Pelekane

Below the Park's temples is the Royal Courtyard.

Illustration of a historic homestead
John Young Homestead

In 1790, a 46-year-old British sailor from Liverpool, England—named John Young—became stranded on this island.

Last updated: April 28, 2025

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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae Road

Kawaihae, HI 96743

Phone:

808 882-7218

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