Rate Kaloko-Honok hau National Historical Park
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About this location:
National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
Please note that the park is open from Sunrise to Sunset and access is via the Honokohau Boat Harbor (walk-in gate to the right of the Kona Sailing Club).
For information please visit the parks’ visitor center off Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway and hike to see petroglyphs. The trail takes you to Aiopio fishtrap (0.8 mi) which can also be accessed from the Harbor gate:
Park Visitor Center Hours:
8:30 AM- 4:00 PM Daily
Kaloko Road Car Access:
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Daily
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Park is open sunrise to sunset
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise – Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – No Entrance Fees
No Entrance Fees
About
On the Lava Flows the People Discovered a Spirit…
To survive in a hot and arid environment the native Hawaiians (kanaka maoli) used ancient fishing skills, including the building of fishponds, and the knowledge of the location of precious fresh water (wai) that flows into the many brackish pools throughout the park. The spirit of the people (poe) and the knowledge of the elders (kupuna) created a tradition of respect and reverence for this area.
Directions
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park is located on the west coast of the island of Hawai’i, approximately 3 miles south of the Keahole International Airport and 3 miles north of the town of Kailua-Kona, on the ocean side of Highway 19. The visitor center, Hale Ho’okipa, is located half a mile north of the entrance to Honokohau Harbor. The Kaloko road gate is located across the highway from the Kaloko New Industrial Park (across from the big yellow “Kona Trade Center” building).
Visitor Centers
Hale Ho’okipa , the park’s visitor center, is open Daily from 8:30- 4:00pm Hale Ho’okipa Visitor Center
Stop by to receive a park orientation at Hale Ho’okipa, the Park’s Visitor Center and location of the Hawaii Pacific Parks Association Bookstore.
Weather
The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny, with temperatures in the upper 80’s.
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