Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - Permits (U.S. National Park Service)

Filming Permits:

All professional photograpy and videography requires a filming permit. Click here for a copy of filming permit conditions and an application.

Incidental Business Permits (IBP)

To operate a business, profit or non-profit, in Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park requires an Incidental Business Permit (IBP). There is no permit fee for those businesses that enter to use the rest room facilities. All commercial tours that enter the park on a regularl basis must have an IBP and are required to pay the commercial tour fee at the entrance station at each visit.

These fees include; $150 for the IBP and $5.00/person upon all entry into the Park (walk in and bike tours). Guides and employees of the company are not charged if they stay in their vehicle.

To be considered for an IBP you must provide us with the following.

A copy of your Public Utilities Commission (PUC) license if one is required by the state of Hawai'i.
Proof of liability insurance: The United States Government must be listed as the additionally insured and named as the certificate holder.
The name on the insurance certificate under INSURED must match the name on the IBP and the insurance certificate you submit must be an original.
A copy of your current brochure, hand out, or web site advertising your business if these exist. A full description of what you would like to do in Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. The name, address, and phone number of a contact person who can be reached for additional information.
The name, address, and phone number of a contact person who can be reached for additional information. Complete the application for a Special Park Use Permit. Or use this link for pdf version.

Please send all the above requirements TOGETHER in one packet to:
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau NHP,
c/o Charles T. Hua PO Box 129
Honaunau, HI 96726

Additionally you will be sent and required to complete an Incidental Business Permit Survey at the end of each calendar year. Please Review "Conditions For Incidental Business Permits and other Special Use Permits".

If you have questions you may contact Charles T. Hua at the address above, call him at 808-328-2326, or email him at: e-mail us. We look forward to working with you and seeing you in the park.