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P.O. Box 129
four miles on from Kealakekua
Hawai'i, HI 96726
United States -
+1 808 328 2288
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Neighborhood :
South Kona
http://www.nps.gov/puho/index.htm - M-Thu 6am-8pm, F-Sun 6am-11pm
This is a site that encompasses the cultural heritage of the Hawaiians. Set up in 1961, this 182-acre park has immense historical value for the locals. As legend goes, in the early 19th century this park was a place of refuge for retreating warriors and condemned offenders. The park includes archeological sites, temple platforms, shacks, and fishponds. You can take a 30-minute self-guided trail, or indulge in various activities, such as bird watching, fishing, hiking, swimming, nature walks, stargazing, and wildlife viewing. The park also has a Junior Ranger program for children that is both fun and informative. Entry fee: $5
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Informative and Interesting
The temple was completely restored and earned national park status in 1961. During the restoration local artists studied old records and drawin...
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“Great place to stop”
Very beautiful area. We went in close to dusk and watched the sunset, which was amazing. Great place to walk around and explore. We also went s...
“Great stop - beautiful sunset!!!”
We went to this park late one afternoon to walk around and view the sunset. We got in for free (there was a booth where it looked like you had ...
“Great stop on a road trip”
This was our very first stop after we landed in Kona and along our drive to volcano. There was a tollbooth at the entrance but no one was there...
“Very peaceful”
Not a high traffic location which is very nice. Very well restored and preserved. Walk out of the lava flow and peek into the tide pools for sm...
“Truly a place of refuge”
On our way to the green sand beach at South Point, my wife and I stopped at the place of refuge. It was recommended to us by our friends that h...
“Beautiful and Serene”
This site has become one of my favorite places in the world. The area seems so peaceful, spiritual, and full of history. Probably not too fun f...
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