Luahiwa Petroglyphs
Luahiwa
A group of boulder petroglyphs on a hillside about 3 km southeast of Lanai City, with hundreds of ancient figures including people, dogs and sailing ships.
The Luahiwa Petroglyphs are scattered across a hillside about 3 km southeast of Lanai City. About 30 basalt boulders are carved with hundreds of ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, including human figures, dogs, sea turtles and sailing ships, as well as later images of horseback riders. They are considered among the most important petroglyph sites in Hawaii. The route follows a dirt road along Hoike Road, and the signs are not obvious, so ask at the Culture & Heritage Center for directions first. Please do not touch or make rubbings of the petroglyphs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center
- Lanai City & Dole Park
- Munro Trail & Lānaʻihale
- Lanai Cat Sanctuary
- Hulopoe Beach
- Kapihaʻa Fisherman's Trail
- Puʻupehe (Sweetheart Rock)
- Keomoku Village & Ka Lokahi o Ka Malamalama Church