Fees & Passes

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Reducing cash collected in fee operations reduces administrative time, improves accountability, and reduces risk.

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Credit and Debit Cards Only


Beginning May 1st, 2023 Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park will only accept credit or debit cards for entrance fees and passes and will no longer accept cash payments.

 
 

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

Entrance Passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$10.00–$20.00

Entrance fees are collected at our park throughout the year. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau charges a variety of fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they're part of a commercial tour group or not. Fees assist the park in providing educational and cultural programs which help to perpetuate and preserve Native Hawaiian culture. Fees also help maintain facilities and the upkeep of our grounds. You may pay entrance fees at the park entrance. If the entrance station is unstaffed when you arrive, please pay on your way out.

Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all of its passengers (up to 8 persons). Organized non-profit groups (service organizations, scouts, church groups, college/school clubs) are not eligible for the vehicle permit. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

    Credit/Debit Only

Admits one motorcycle. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

    Credit/Debit Only

Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Good for entry into Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park for seven days from the date of purchase. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

    Credit/Debit Only

For Organizations & Businesses

Academic institutions may be eligible for a fee waiver by simply filling out sections 1, 2, and 5 of our educational fee waiver application. If an educational fee waiver is not obtained, the standard entrance fees apply.
More information

Non-commercial groups entering the park in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more will be charged $10.00 for each person on board.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

    Credit/Debit Only

Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$35.00
Allows access for 12 months from date of purchase at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. The pass admits the pass owner and/or spouse along with accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. When entry is by other means (bicycle, foot, Hele-On bus, etc.) the pass covers the purchaser and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, and parents). Pass is not refundable or transferable.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance Station

    Credit/Debit Only

2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

 
A ranger spreads aloha as she welcomes visitors to the park at the entrance station
A ranger spreads aloha as she welcomes visitors into the park at the entrance station.

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Last updated: December 15, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO BOX 129
Hōnaunau, HI 96726

Phone:

808 328-2326

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