Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
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Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Sharks, Whales and Dolphin Viewing
- Nearby city
- Kawaihae, HI
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Alerts(2)
Phone Service Unavailable
Phone service at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is currently unavailable. If you need to contact the park, please email us at puhe_info@nps.gov and a staff member will respond as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience while service is being restored.
New Park Hours
As of November 13, 2025, the new hours of operation at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site are 8:30am –4:30pm. The parking lot gate will close at 4:00pm.
Common questions
Planning Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
