Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Place of Refuge

Step back in time to a sanctuary of Hawaii’s past where traditional Hawaiian lifestyle is preserved. Ancient temples and ki’i (wooden images) whisper stories from the past. This place provided refuge to Hawaiians who came here. Today, the park continues as a sanctuary for visitors seeking a peaceful place and as a safe haven for all of the native wildlife living here.

Pu'uhonua

Imagine you had just broken a law and the punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach a place of refuge...more

		Virtual Tour Visit Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park today from your home. A tour of the park is just a click away....more

		Honu (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) Honu is the Hawaiian word commonly used to refer to all sea turtles. It was once the name specifically given to the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle which can be observed feeding in the shallow coves or basking on the shores at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau. more

Write to

Superintendent
PO Box 129
Honaunau, HI 96726

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Phone

Visitor Information
(808) 328-2326

Fax

(808) 328-8251

Climate

Honaunau is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's and night time temperatures in the 70's.