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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic SitePu'ukohola Heiau with Mauna Kea at sunset.
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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
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Honu taking a nap on the beach.

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Audio Tour of the Park 
Click on the following links for an audio tour of Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site:

Pu'ukohola Heiau
Pu'ukohola Heiau continued
Mailekini Heiau
Hale o Kapuni
John Young Homestead
Pelekane
Ala Kahakai
Ocean Resources
Park Natural Resources
Visitor Center Information

 

 

Pacific Island Heritage Words

Aloha! Want to learn a little Hawaiian? Learn some of our "Pacific Island Heritage Words" by clicking on the following:

Heiau
Kamehameha
Ho'oku'ikahi
Pohaku
Wai
Kapu

Multimedia Presentations:

  • View this slide show featuring the photography of D. Van Nest. Photographs include scenes from the Cultural Festival, harbor views, Mauna Kea, canoes, and more.
Don't forget your sunscreen!  

Did You Know?
Kawaihae on the Island of Hawai'i receives less rain in a year than some areas in the Islands receive in a single hour! In 1953, Kawaihae received only .19' of rain the entire year, which is far less than some places have received in a single minute!
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Last Updated: October 02, 2009 at 22:07 EST