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(Big Island)
Nestled up in the far north of the Big Island, you will find the
birthplace of King Kamehameha I, a heiau (a Hawaiian temple) more
than 1,500 years old, the original statue of Kamehameha I (a replicate
is in Honolulu) and the lookout to Pololu Valley. Although most
Big Island visitors don’t venture in this direction, it is
well worth the journey as such much of the landscape hasn’t
changed much from the days of the ancient Hawaiians. Off Akoni Pule
Hwy. (270) near the turnoff for ‘Upolo airport for small airplanes
(if the dirt road is wet or muddy, don’t attempt to drive
in as you will get stuck), there is the Mo`okini Heiau and nearby
the birthplace of King Kamehameha I. Mo`okini Heiau, the largest
temple in Hawaii, was dedicated to Ku, the Hawaiian war god. This
heiau was kapu (off limits) until 1978, when its Hawaiian guardian,
Kahuna Nui Lum, re-dedicated to Hawaii’s children and began
allowing visitors (if you visit this heiau, PLEASE show the utmost
respect as this a living spiritual temple and is a very sacred site.)
If you head up the highway some more you will pass through Hawi
if you need you can get gas or lunch (the Bamboo Restaurant &
Bar is considered one of the best dining locations on the Big Island.)
A little further and you’ll come to the town of Kapa`au and
the original statute of King Kamehameha I (it was salvaged from
a ship-wreck and sent to the district of Kamehameha’s birth.)
At the end of the road you will be at the lookout to Pololu valley,
and the view is fantastic! On the way back consider taking Hwy.
250 which will bring you to the town of Waimea, and along the way
you will see some of the most beautiful vistas Hawaii has to offer!
North Kohala District, Big Island
Admission Price:
No Admission Charge
Websites:
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument – http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dsp/hawaii.html
Mo`okini Heiau – http://www.kohala.net/historic/mookini
King Kamehameha Statue – http://www.kamehamehadaycelebration.com/kamehameha-statue.html
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