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Secrets of Hawaii : Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau |
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Pu'u O Mahuka heiau
is an ancient religious site. This is not one of the typical
Tourists spots and is mostly an overlooked hidden treasure of
Hawaii. Here you can learn a little about Hawaiian history as
while as take in a short stroll to breathtaking views of the
North Shore and Waimea Valley.
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Looking
down on Waimea Bay
Photo courtesy of Aukipa |
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Looking
into Waimea Valley
Photo courtesy of Aukipa |
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Directions:
From Waikiki travel to North Shore. Once in North
Shore take Kamehameha Highway (Highway 83) to Pupukea Homestead Road
(Highway 835). It is the road across from the Pupukea fire station
and there is a Foodland supermarket on the street. Travel up this
street until you make a hairpin curve, the next street on your right
leads Pu'u O Mahuka heiau.
The picture to the right shows lower Waimea Valley park and
Kamehameha highway.
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| Pu'u o
Mahuka is the largest heiau (religious site or temple) on
O'ahu, covering almost two acres. The name is translated as
"hill of escape", and it is a little-visited site of
remarkable peace and seclusion. |
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PU'U O MAHUKA HEIAU
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965
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| Plague at
Pu'u o Mahuka heiau |
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| Need to Know:
The Ancient
Hawaiians used this spot as a scared place of worship. It is still
revered to this day. Many people still leave offerings. |
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Caution: |
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None. |
| Difficulty Scale: 1- LITE. |
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