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Piilanihale Heiau Review
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Piilanihale Heiau
Archaeological Sites, Hana
Fodor's Review:
The largest prehistoric monument in Hawaii, this temple platform was built for a great 16th-century Maui king named Piilani and his heirs. This king also supervised the construction of a 10-foot-wide road that completely encircled the island. (That's why his name is part of most of Maui's highway titles.) Hawaiian families continue to maintain and protect this sacred site as they have for centuries, and they have not been eager to turn it into a tourist attraction. However, they now offer a brochure so you can tour the property yourself. Parties of four or more can reserve a guided tour by calling 48 hours in advance. Tours include the 122-acre Kahanu Garden, a federally funded research center focusing on the ethnobotany of the Pacific.
INFO
- Address: Left on Ulaino Rd. at mile marker 31 of Hana Hwy.; the road turns to gravel; continue 1 1/2 mi, HI
- Phone: 808/248-8912
- Cost: Self-guided tours $5, guided tours $10
- Open: Weekdays 10-2
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