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Mookini Heiau
Island of Hawaii, HI
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Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Namakani Paio Cabins N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Kilauea Volcano Cottages £94 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Artist Cottage at Volcano Garden Arts £81 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Koa Wood Hale Inn N/A 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Lova Lava Land EcoResort N/A 4.6 mi 7.4 km 3 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Punaluu Bake Shop and Visitor Center 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Desert Rose Cafe 5.5 mi 8.9 km 4 of 5 stars
The Coffee Shack 24.2 mi 38.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Mauna Kea Beach 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Waipi'o Valley 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Mookini Luakini” Frommer's
“Mo'okini Heiau” PlanetWare.com
“Mo'okini Heiau” Fodors.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 274 attractions in Island of Hawaii
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Traveller Description: Spiritual place thought to be the birthplace of King Kamehameha.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Historic site, Landmark/point of interest, Monument
Address: Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-591-1170
Fax: 808-591-1142

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“Come with an open mind and heart”
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5 of 5 stars
Kilikena
West Coast Florida
8 Oct 2008
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Everyone who visits Mookini heiau comes away with their own unique experience. My entire 3 week trip to the Big island was all about visiting the heiau. I had done a lot of research about the place, read all the factual history, learned that the kahuna nui has a non profit organization, and was so moved by its history, I... more

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Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-591-1170 Fax: 808-591-1142