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Hāpuna Beach State Park
3.82km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This is a large park and sandy beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is one of a few other white sand beaches on the west coast of the Big Island. This beach is the best place to spend leisure time and can have some valuable moments.
Pololū Valley
22.16km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Pololu is the northernmost of a series of erosional valleys forming the east coast of Kohala Mountain on the Island of Hawaiʻi. The valley forms a deep cut in the side of Kohala Mountain. This is one of the famous beaches in the Hawaii county and a lot of tourists visit this place every day.
Waipio Valley
25.53km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Waipio Valley is very famous for its greenery and scenic views. It was home to old Hawaiian kings and once upon a time was densely populated. It is one of the most beautiful and secluded places to go for a hike on the Big Island.
Mokuaikaua Church
46.54km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Located on the big island of Hawaii. This was Hawaii's first Christian church. Founded by missionaries who came from Boston.
Hulihe‘e Palace
46.59km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This was an old vacation home of the Hawaiian royalty which was built out of lava rock. It was now converted into a museum by the Daughters of Hawaii Showcasing the old furniture, ornaments, and artifacts.
Kealakekua Bay
61.83km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Kealakekua Bay is an important historic location because it marks the site where the first westerner, Captain James Cook, landed on Hawaii island. Now this place is a famous tourist attraction and it is a perfect destination for scuba diving and kayaking and snorkeling.
Mauna Loa
66.07km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on Earth in terms of volume and area covered. It is an active shield volcano located on the island of Hawaii in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It stands over 13,000 feet tall(4,169 m) and has a base that covers an area of over 2,000 square miles.
Akaka Falls State Park
72.55km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This is a beautiful state park which was located in Hawaii. It comprises of so many huge trees and a vast collection of flora and fauna. The main highlight of this state park is the 442 feet high waterfalls named Akaka. The falls can be viewed from several points along a loop trail through the park. This park is a good trekking destination and also an escape from a busy life.
Pools of 'Ohe'o
74.59km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
The Pools of ‘Ohe’o are the most popular attraction in East Maui. Beautiful waterfalls and pools in an absolutely stunning setting.
Waimoku Falls
76.64km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Waimoku Falls is said-to-be 400ft tall waterfall situated at the head of Ohe’o Gulch. A Pipiwai trail leads hikers to this waterfall through amazing bamboo forest.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
79.53km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This is a nonprofit botanical garden and nature preserve located near to the Old Māmalahoa Highway. he garden is located in a scenic valley opening out to Onomea Bay, and features streams, waterfalls and a boardwalk along the ocean. Today the garden contains over 2,000 plant species, representing more than 125 families and 750 genera, with good collections of palms and so more.
Rainbow Falls
81.91km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
A beautiful 80 m Height waterfalls which was part of the Hawaii state parks. At this falls Falls, the Wailuku River rushes into a large pool below and the pool is surrounded by lush greenery and it gives a stunning view of the waterfall.
Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach
82.57km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Kaihalulu Beach or Red Sand Beach, located just south of Maui's Hana Bay, has red-black sand, a product of the cinder cone hill on the northern end of the cove.
Haleakalā National Park
84.71km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Haleakalā National Park is an American national park located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. Named after Haleakalā, a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres (52.0 sq m). The park is divided into two distinct sections, one is the summit area and the other is coastal Kipahulu area.
Imiloa Astronomy Center
84.73km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This is an astronomy and culture education center located in Hilo, Hawaii. It features exhibits and shows dealing with Hawaiian culture and history, astronomy, and the overlap between the two. It also includes a 120-seat planetarium, which features a fulldome video projection system.
Coconut Island
85.37km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This is a small island in Hilo Bay, just offshore from Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens, in Hilo, off the island of Hawaii. It is a small park, and is connected to the main island via a footbridge. The island includes a large grassy field, picnic areas, restroom facilities, and a few tiny sandy beaches.
Waiʻānapanapa State Park
86.68km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Waiʻanapanapa means “glistening fresh water” in the Hawaiian language, referring to nearby fresh water streams and sparkling pools.The park has seabird colonies, lava tubes, blowholes, freshwater caves, and a natural stone arch.
Hāna Lava Tube
87.37km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
The cave is the largest lava tube on Maui and the 18th largest lava tube in the world. The tube was created over 960 years ago as lava spewed up from underground towards the ocean surface.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
87.52km from Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This is an American national park which was located on the island of Hawaii. It comprises two active volcanoes Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive shield volcano. For visitors, the park offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, as well as glimpses of rare flora and fauna and so more.
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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located on the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaiʻi. The site preserves the National Historic Landmark ruins of the last major Ancient Hawaiian temple, and other historic sites.