Experts' Choice Award 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Today only the basic rock foundation remains, but it's still a massive 224ft by 100ft, with 16–20ft walls." Full review
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..." Full review
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+1 808-882-7218
Hwy 270, near Kawaihae Harbor, 62-3601 Kawaihae Rd, Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
