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!
Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Banner
Pu'ukoholā Heiau on a clear hot and sunny day in the district of Kawaihae.
Sunrise
Sunrise with a bright orange red glow rising above Pu'ukoholā Heiau.
War God Kū and His Warriors
Warriors dressed in traditional attire presenting war god Kū on top of Pu'ukoholā Heiau during Ho'oku'ikahi Ceremony.
Ho'oku'ikahi Ceremony
Ho'okupu offerings placed on top of the lele during Ho'oku'ikahi ceremony.
Trail
Paved half mile loop trail (starting from the visitor center) will takes you to the base of Pu'ukoholā Heiau, passing Mailekini Heiau to Pelekane Bay, and right a long the coastal trail back to the visitor center.
