Puakō Petroglyph Park 1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea, HI 96743
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Puakō Petroglyph Park is a fascinating archaeological site located at 1 North Kaniku Drive in Waimea, Hawaii. This park is a popular tourist attraction that showcases ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs carved into lava rock by the native people hundreds of years ago. Visitors can explore the park's winding paths and observe the intricate designs and symbols that offer a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Hawaii. The park is a peaceful and educational destination for those interested in learning about the island's indigenous people and their artistic traditions.
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Hours open
Monday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Reviews
"A lovely, sacred place. The trail is mostly unpaved (natural!) so it's uneven and bumpy in places. The first part is paved and will bring you to an enclosure. Keep waking! There's more! The trees dropping thorns is no joke and can easily go through a one inch shoe sole. Keep eyes and ears attuned for various birds (I saw a super small bird, less than half the size of a cardinal), mongoose, etc. Please be respectful, take out your trash, and don't speak loudly on your phone. A cultural gem."
"This was a fun little walk to see some interesting petroglyphs. I highly recommend wearing athletic shoes, as the trail is not paved and uneven. Fun little outing and kid-friendly."
"Great park to glimpse history of ancient markings over a lava flow. The individual petroglyphs at the trailhead are a nice reproduction of what they would have looked like originally. The trail is rugged & the thorns will pierce thin soles - wear study shoes or boots for the short Himes. Go early in the morning to beat the heat & for best viewing. The petroglyphs at the end are amazing & it was fun imagining what the glyphs meant and why they took the time to carve the images in the lava. Highly recommended!"
"This is a wonderful cultural gem. It is a great opportunity to learn a little about ancient Hawaiian activities and rituals. It is a really easy hike, but as some people have suggested, wear somewhat sturdy shoes. The trees drop thorns that went all the way through a pair of flip flops and there is loose and sometimes sharp lava rock. The ancient Hawaiians did it without shoes, so if your feet are conditioned like that, just watch the thorns."
"We started the trail from the beach parking lot. It was about a mile and a half round trip through. There are plenty of large thorned plants throughout the walk, I wouldn't recommend slippers. It is somewhat shady but can get very hot, so plan ahead if you have kids. We had a great time, and the actual petroglyphs were very cool and interesting."
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