Pu`ukohol Heiau National Historic Site — Kawaihae Road
Kawaihae, HI Hours and Location
Category: National Parks
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Pu`ukohol Heiau National Historic Site Hours
Other Nearby Locations:
- Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: Kailua-Kona — 29.4 miles
- Kaloko-Honok hau National Historical Park: Kailua-Kona — 29.4 miles
- Haleakal National Park: Kula — 62.2 miles
Other Nearby:
- H puna Beach State Recreation Area: Hawaii — 5.7 miles
- Macy's: Waikoloa — 11.8 miles
- Costco: Kailua Kona — 29.6 miles
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62 Kawaihae Road
Kawaihae, HI 96743Driving Directions
Phone: (808)882-7218(808)882-7218 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: Kailua-Kona — 29.4 miles
- Kaloko-Honok hau National Historical Park: Kailua-Kona — 29.4 miles
- Haleakal National Park: Kula — 62.2 miles
Other Nearby:
- H puna Beach State Recreation Area: Hawaii — 5.7 miles
- Macy's: Waikoloa — 11.8 miles
- Costco: Kailua Kona — 29.6 miles
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National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Entrance
The Visitor Center is open from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM daily. Parking Lot Entrance Gate may open earlier during the week, however each evening the Parking Lot Exit Gate will close at 5:00 PM Daily.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
- Monday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
- Tuesday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
- Wednesday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
- Thursday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
- Friday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
- Saturday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - Entrance Fee
FREE - ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!
About
"Endless is the good that I have given you to enjoy." – Kamehameha I
How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up to become a great chief over an entire island? Where else can you experience the culminating event of a people, foretold from centuries past? Where else can you stand on a beach and watch as sharks pass over a submerged temple? Experience all this and much more – only at Pu'ukoholā Heiau!
Directions
From Keahole (Kona) International Airport: Head east on HI-19 toward HI-19 26.0 mi Turn left onto HI-270 0.4 mi Turn left 0.3 mi (Approximately 34 minute drive)
Visitor Centers
Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Our Visitor Center is ADA and offers wall exhibits with both English and Hawaiian Language interpretive information. We also offer self selecting videos with a 50 person capacity. FREE Audio tour available for Smart Phones (Data/Service Provider fees may apply) Restrooms and drinking fountains are located outside of Visitor Center. Museum exhibits and Park Store located in Visitor Center
Weather
The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. However the park does occasionally close because of high winds or dangerous storm conditions. Please check with the visitor center or your hotel for any weather advisories or hazardous conditions on the day of your visit.
Permits and Reservations Information
As of: 7:38 pm (HST) Sun May 4, 2025. [Change]