Puukohola National Historic Park
4 expert reviews
“Quite simply, this is one of the most historic sites in all of Hawaii.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"This seacoast temple, called “the hill of the whale,” is the single most imposing and dramatic structure of the early Hawaiians."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Today only the basic rock foundation remains, but it's still a massive 224ft by 100ft, with 16–20ft walls."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Ancient archaeological sites mark the windswept coastline of north Kohala. Puukohola Heiau was built as a temple around 1550 and reconstructed in 1791 by Kamehameha I, who treacherously..."
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+1 808-882-7218
Hwy 270, near Kawaihae Harbor, 62-3601 Kawaihae Rd, Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
