Puukohola National Historic Park

Puukohola National Historic Park is located at Kawaihae Road, Kawaihae, on the Island of Hawaii and is approximately 40 minute's drive from Kona International Airport. The park is open daily all year round from 7.45am to 5pm but visitors should note that vehicles need to be out of the parking lot before 5pm. A good place to start here is the Visitor Center, which is located towards Spencer Beach County Park.

There are many things for visitors to see and do at the park with information available at the Visitor Center, which also features exhibits and displays. The museum here has many exhibits featuring traditional weapons, archaeology and original paintings by the renowned artist Herb Kane. Throughout the week there are craft demonstrations given at the Visitor Center as well as presentations from park rangers.

This is a popular place for hikers with good scenery to enjoy along the park's half mile loop trail and the Ala Kahaki National Historic Trail. The park is also an important spot for wildlife watching with many species of birds seen here in the early mornings and late afternoons as well sharks, whales and dolphins found off the coast. Camping and picnicking is not permitted here but visitors can do so at the nearby Spencer Beach Park.