Sentences with phrase «luakini heiau»

Their task was to erect a chain link fence around an ancient heiau [Polynesian temple] site, but enough strange events occurred that the workers walked away, fearful they were disturbing the gods.

North of the pier is the Kamakahonu royal residence and Ahuʻena Heiau.

After the last home a path leads you up hill to the site of the ancient Ka Ulu A Paoa Heiau, birthplace of the hula.

It includes a lava rock Heiau, the Kekaa Landing Pier which served in Maui's sugar industry, a lava rock sacred promontory known as Puu Kekaa, and the Koko O Na Moku Track where Hawaiian royalty and workers enjoyed horse racing.

On the boat you will be entertained by Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers and learn the history of this 20 mile river lined with ancient Hawaiian temples «heiau» and sacred stones.

The Hawaiian Islands are home to many heiau, or temples, honoring everything from fertility to good fishing, agriculture, healing, and prosperity.

The largest of O`ahu's temples, Pu`u O Mahuka, which translates as «Hill of Escape,» is thought to be a luakini heiau, a place of ceremonial sacrifice for success in war.

Long ago the ancient Hawaiians built their Hikinaakala Heiau (temple) on this splendid Kauai beach to honor the sun.

The land contains cultural ruins as well as Kanekoela Heiau, the 3rd largest Hawaiian temple in the state, where many kahuna were trained.

During low surf you can still find petroglyphs carved on boulders and see the remains of an ancient Hawaiian heiau (sacred temple) at the southern most point.

Near the river's mouth in Lydgate State Park are the remains of a heiau that was a place of refuge for those who had broken a kapu (taboo).

At the north end of the beach lies the ancient Hikina Akala Heiau.

Pu'ukohola Heiau and National Park is a significant heiau in Hawaii that was created by Kamehameha the Great in honor of the Hawaiian god Ku.

The heiau means «Temple on the hill of the Whale» is built on an older temple built in 1580.

Along with the heiau, there are a few more heiau in the park including a shark heiau underwater, a visitors center and trails leading to various historic monuments around the park.

The park has several historic and recreated structures including: the Hale o Keawe Heiau (sacred temples housing bones of the chiefs), rock walls, wooden carved images, and the royal compounds..

I also wrote a recent post on this beautiful sanctuary here, there many beautiful trails, scenic vistas, the heiau and fish pond that I visit on this tour and included more images of the gorgeous coastline.

Historic sites are easy to visit in town including the royal summer palace at Hulihee Palace, the Mokuaikaua Church and Ahuena Heiau, located at the Kamehameha hotel, is a reconstructed temple rebuilt by King Kamehameha the Great (The Hawaiian king that unified the Hawaiian Islands.)

It took one year to complete the heiau in 1791 and starting Kamehameha's campaign to unify the entire island chain.

Constructed from stones with no mortar, a human chain of thousands of civilians forming 14 miles from the Polulu Valley to the heiau and passing the rocks along this chain.

The beauty of Wailua Bay is surely why the ancient Hawaiians chose it as the site for a heiau (sacred place) the remains of which are still visible at the end of the beach access path, considered sacred and included on the Historic Register.

Explore Hawaiian culture throughout the island and discover some of Maui's historical sites, such as Lahaina Town, Pi'ilani Heiau,» Iao Valley and Haleakalā Crater.

Sacred places like Poliahu Heiau can also be found on the East Side.

Visitors who download the free app will have access to information about sites found along the byway — think ancient HEIAU (temples), HULIHE`E PALACE, HOLUALOA ROYAL CENTER and the beach where King Kamehameha the Great perfected his surfing skills — as well as photos and data on ocean recreation activities, shoreline access, area accommodations and more.

Come discover Heiau Kaukulaelae, Keauhou's ancient Hawaiian fishing village.

Come discover the stories of Heiau Kaukulaelae, Keauhou's ancient Hawaiian fishing village, that was once the playground Hawaii's kings and queens.

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, the Place of Refuge, is the oldest and most well preserved Heiau (place of healing) in all of Hawaii.

However, Pi «llanihale Heiau, the largest and best preserved Heiau in Polynesia, sits in Kahanu Garden just north of Hana.

Ancient hale (houses), heiau (places of worship), rock walls, petroglyphs and fishponds are plentiful along the Hana coast.

The legendary area is Kauai's largest heiau, or place of worship.

Follow the cobbled paths that lead from your door to this resort's quiet places including the hidden herb gardens, an ancient «heiau» (ancient Hawaiian sacred site), and secluded tennis courts beyond a trellis of hanging flowers.

Built around the white sand beaches of Kauna'Oa and Hapun — at the foot of Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest mountain — Kauna'Oa 9A sits between the historic Pu'ukoholā Heiau (Temple on the Hill of the Whale) historical site of Kamehameha I and a charming complex of fishing villages to the south.

Poliahu Heiau is another nearby destination soaked in history and visual splendor.

Ancient Hawaiians built temples (Heiau) at Na Pali which means «the Cliffs» in their language.

Here's Jon at Pi «llanihale Heiau:

Hawaii's largest heiau (ancient village and burial place), Piilanihale, is 2 miles from the house at Kahanu Garden.

A five - minute drive finds you in the heart of historic Kailua - Kona Town with its casual boutiques, restaurants, and cultural sites that include Ahuena Heiau and Hulihee Palace.

There is a walking tour through the garden to the heiau.

Kahanu Garden is also home to one of the greatest engineering and construction feats in all of Polynesia, the Pi'ilanihale Heiau.

It is said that in ancient times, a heiau, or temple, was located at its summit.

On this outstanding sightseeing excursion you will visit Kauai's picturesque East Coast with its characteristic swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches and sacred Heiau ruins and you will visit The North Shore with shear mountain cliffs, emerald green Taro Fields and breathtaking views including the historic Kilauea Lighthouse.

On this outstanding sightseeing excursion you will visit Kauai's picturesque East Coast with its characteristic swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches and sacred Heiau ruins; in contrast The North Shore has shear mountain cliffs, emerald green Taro Fields and breathtaking views including the historic Kilauea Lighthouse; and a river boat ride up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto ensures you an amazingly unforgettable day on Kauai, Hawaii's Garden Island.

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Kauai's picturesque East Coast is characterized by swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches and sacred Heiau ruins; in contrast The North Shore has shear mountain cliffs, emerald green Taro Fields and breathtaking views including the historic Kilauea Lighthouse; you will also experience a relaxing river boat ride up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto.

Visitors who download the free app will have access to information about sites found along the byway — think ancient HEIAU (temples), HULIHE`E PALACE, the HOLUALOA ROYAL CENTER and the beach where King Kamehameha the Great perfected his surfing skills — as well as photos and data on ocean recreation activities, shoreline access, area accommodations and more.

For excellent views of the entire North Shore Oahu coastline, you'll stop at Oahu's largest Hawaiian temple, Pu'u Mahuka Heiau.

On this outstanding sightseeing excursion you will visit Kauai's picturesque East Coast with its characteristic swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches and sacred Heiau ruins; The North Shore has shear mountain cliffs, emerald green Taro Fields; and a river boat ride up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto.

On this outstanding sightseeing excursion you will visit Kauai's picturesque East Coast with its characteristic swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches and sacred Heiau ruins; The North Shore with shear mountain cliffs, emerald green Taro Fields; and a river boat ride up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto.

See the iconic Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site «Hill of the Whale» as you cruise out of the harbor, listen to your naturalist guide prepping you for the whale watching experience of a lifetime.

Hawaii's newest harbor Kawaihae Harbor South is the located just below Pu'ukohala heiau (hill of the whale) built to help King Kamehameha shape the future of Hawaii.