Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
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Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site |
Contact Information:
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae Road
Kawaihae, HI 96743
808-882-7218
http://www.nps.gov/puhe/
Size: 86 acres
Location: Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site is located on the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaii, 1 mile south of Kawaihae off HI 270.
Description: Ruins of Puukohola Heiau ("Temple on the Hill of the Whale"), built by King Kamehameha the Great in 1790-1791 during his rise to power, are preserved.
Activities: Visitors can tour the heiau built by Kamehameha I and the site of John Young's homestead. Other activities include hiking, bird watching, and whale watching (winter and spring).Operating Hours: The park is open on a year-round basis.
History: Authorized on August 17, 1972.
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