Directions

Map of Hawaii Island with Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau circled
The Big Island is home to four NPS sites: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP, Puʻukohola NHP, Kaloko-Honokōhau NHP, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP, and the Ala Kahakai NHT.

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Getting Here

GPS Coordinates:
19.422750, -155.909873 (external link, Google Maps)


From Kailua-Kona:
Take Highway 11 south, approximately 20 miles. Between mileposts 103 and 104, at the Hōnaunau Post Office, turn right towards the ocean onto Hwy 160. Travel 3.5 miles and turn left at the Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sign. Travel times will vary due to traffic conditions in North Kona.


From Hilo, going north: Take Hwy 19 to the junction of Hwy 190 in Waimea. As the road bends follow Hwy 190 until it intersects with Hwy 11 and turn left. (Hwy 11 is also known as Hawaii Belt Road and Queen Kaʻahumanu Hwy). Between mileposts 103 and 104, at the Hōnaunau Post Office, turn right towards the ocean onto Hwy 160. Travel 3.5 miles then turn left at the Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sign. Total travel distance is approximately 116 miles.


From Hilo, going south: Take Hwy 11 south past Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and the towns of Pahala and Naʻalehu. Between milesposts 103 and 104, at the Hōnaunau Post Office, turn left towards the ocean onto Hwy 160. Travel 3.5 miles then turn left at the Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park sign. Total travel distance is approximately 107 miles.

 

Last updated: May 26, 2020

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO BOX 129
Hōnaunau, HI 96726

Phone:

808 328-2326

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