Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve
Puakō Petroglyphs
One of the largest petroglyph fields in the Hawaiian Islands. More than 3,000 figures, canoes and symbols are carved into the lava surface.
The Puakō Petroglyph Preserve lies beside the Mauna Lani resort. A trail of about 1.2 kilometres through the trees leads to an open lava plateau. There you can see human figures, family markers and navigational designs carved by the ancient Hawaiians, some dating back several hundred years. Please do not step on, make rubbings of or touch the carvings. You can try making a rubbing from replica stone panels at the entrance. The trail is free. The midday heat is intense, so it is best to visit early in the morning or before sunset.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
- ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay (A-Bay)
- Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
- Kīholo Bay
- Lapakahi State Historical Park
- Kekaha Kai State Park (Kua Bay)
- Pololū Valley Lookout
- King Kamehameha Statue (Kapaʻau)