Protecting one of the largest ancient Hawaiian heiau (temple), this site is home to this highly sacred and respected place. Known to be built after Kamehameha the Great was advised by his priest (kahuna), it was intended as a mean to unite the Hawaiian Islands, after appeasing the war god – Kuka’ilimoku.

Resembling a fortress, there was absolutely no mortar used in its construction. Special water-worn lava rocks instructed to be used, as a 20-mile-long human chain was formed, with materials passed hand-by-hand. A grand affair, even chiefs and Kamehameha himself helped out. After almost a year, the heiau was completed, grand in every aspect. Loosely translated to mean “hill of the whale”, Pu’ukohola heiau is a great place to spot humpback whales during the spring and winter months. Rich in Hawaiian culture and history, this is where Hawaiian history originated. Throughout the year, several ceremonies are held to honour the cultural and historical significance of the heiau in Hawaiian history.