Honokahua Preservation Site
Religious
West
Religion, Local Culture, History
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking
This is a good place to get: Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Honokahua Preservation Site
The Burial Mounds at the Ritz
Sacred Polynesian Burial Grounds
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Office Rd West Maui Kapalua, HI 96761 |
+1 808 669 6200 |
Description
This is one of Maui's most important historical sites, and it is a place of great spiritual significance to the local Hawaiians. Active from between 610 and 1800 A.D., this area is the burial ground of over 900 individuals. It was discovered when digging began for the Ritz Carlton in 1989, and after protests were made, it was decided that Honokahua would be a site where Hawaii's ancestors could rest in peace and watch over the land. The area is now closed to the public, except for religious ceremonies, for it is now revered as one of the holiest locations on the island.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Dawn-dusk, dailyNotes: The preservation can be seen from a distance dawn to dusk, daily.
Visit Time: 30min-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Notes: Follow the Lower Honoapiilani Road to its end, where it turns into Office Road. Park and walk along the border of the Ritz Carlton golf course toward the ocean and Makalua-puna Point. The Preservation Site will be on your right and is well marked with informational signs.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Notes: There is a small parking lot.
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