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Hikinaakala Heiau

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Historical Site
Open Open from 7:00am-7:30pm
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
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Wailua River State Park, Kapaa, Kauai, HIMap

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  • AdvtrTrvlr
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    Historic archeological site

    Small historic archaeological site at the very end of Lydgate State Park north end. Several placards give descriptions of the history of the area at and mouth of the Wailea river. If you are into hist...

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  • Mike H
    Mike H
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    Not much here

    To get to this place you have to take the road to the Hilton Garden Inn in Wailua and follw the road down to the beach. There is parking but the Heiau is not much to see. Not as nice as the one up on ...

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    Reviewed on /Date(1584004934000+0800)/
  • Roberta S
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    For a Spiritual Touch On The Island.

    Easy to find at the end of the road in Lydgate Park, this heiau is located on a beautiful spot overlooking the mouth of the Waimea River. Like most heiaus today, it is a rough collection of lava stone...

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    Reviewed on /Date(1524119140000+0800)/
  • Kimberley42
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    Visit this Peace Heiau

    We like to stop at cultural sites and have visited many heiaus in Hawaii. This one is particularly moving, as this was a type of sanctuary, where people could seek protection during war. The signage...

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  • 528marseille
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    Nice view

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    The Heau has little interest compared to others visible on the Heau, but the view of the river and the sea is worth it.

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