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Puuomahuka Heiau

Oahu, HI
the lookout
View of Waimea Bay from far side of Heiau
The old Standard - or Lele where gifts were left
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Ranked #264 of 351 attractions in Oahu
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: An ancient temple overlooking scenic Waimea Bay.
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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“O`ahu's Largest Heiau--Pu`u O Mahuka”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Off the beaten path & up the mountain on O`ahu's north shore majestically sits our largest heiau. A heiau is normally a stone structure -- from small to quite large depending on its purpose-- and was used in ancient times for ceremonies focusing on wellness, a good harvest or fishing, pro-creation, success in war, seeking peace, etc. Only a "luakini"... More

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“A 4x4 would be helpful”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

Again, most guidebooks list this as a terrific site that I never made it to. The entrance to the park is a fair haul up a switchback filled road. at the entrance, there is a sign indicating the heaiu is another 0.7 miles up a poorly maintained tarmac "road". Approximately halfway there, I encountered a vee-shaped slab of concrete filled... More

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“Amazing Multi-Level Structure”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2008
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The ancient complex is expansive and had great views. You can get a sense of its importance from its scope and the effort it took to build. There are a couple of interpretive signs which are helpful. As a bonus, we also saw wild pigs while we were there, which is a treat as a tourist, even if a pain... More

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“Amazing Archeological site”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2008
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A little hard to find up a winding road, but the drive was well worth it. Once there you find ancient temple ruins overlooking the North Shore, with beautiful views. While the site was quiet, it was obviously visited often as there were many flower and fruit offerings left, making a beautiful display. Over towards the bushes is a stone... More

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