Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park 
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The present temple site was restored by the national park authorities and is a replica of the original which dates from the end of the 18th c. The division of the temple site by means of a 10ft/3m-high, 16ft/5m-wide wall into the City of Refuge area and the Palace Grounds can be seen today. The thick wall between the former palace and the sanctuary has been preserved over the centuries, with repair work being carried out in 1902 and 1963-64.
Using information gleaned from pictures, replica koa wood carvings of temple gods have been placed in their original positions.
Using information gleaned from pictures, replica koa wood carvings of temple gods have been placed in their original positions.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Painted Church / St Benedict's Church
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When the whole temple has been reconstructed, Hawaiian history will come to life in a vivid and varied way. Nowhere else in Hawaii - with the possible exception of the Bishop Museum - can so much be learned about island traditions.
Address:
Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Box 129, Honaunau, HI 96726, United States
Phone: 1 (808) 328-2326, Fax: 1 (808) 328-8251
Phone: 1 (808) 328-2326, Fax: 1 (808) 328-8251
Hours:
7am-8pm
Tips: The visitor center is open 8am-5:30pm daily.
Parking: Free
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