Kukui Heiau, Lihue

Name: Kukui Heiau
Address: Lihue, United States

#2 among attractions in Lihue

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

The Kukui Heiau, near Wailua, Hawaii, also known as 'A'A Kukui is a historic archeological site that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the site of a heiau—a Hawaiian temple—on state land that was donated by neighboring condo developers. It is now landscaped, but retains facing walls and offers a good view of Wailua Bay. A 1.1 acres area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. ()

Coordinates: 22°3'4"N, 159°19'48"W

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Kawaihau (South Olohena Ahupua`a)Lihue United States

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Kukui Heiau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wailua River State Park, Wailua Beach, Royal Coconut Coast, Kapaa.

0.7 miSW
Park
Wailua River State Park, Kauai
19 min walk • Wailua River State Park and the Wailua Complex of Heiaus, which it includes, are located on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The park consists primarily of the Wailua River valley, which is the only navigable river in Hawaii. Visitors to this park can kayak, take riverboat cruises and explore the rainforest.
0.4 miSW
22°2'52"N • 159°20'6"W
Wailua Beach, Kauai
11 min walk • Beach
~420 ftNE
Beach
Royal Coconut Coast, Kauai
3 min walk • The Royal Coconut Coast is the designation given to Kauai’s east side, defined as the area between the Wailua Golf Course, heading north along the coast to Kealia Beach, and extending inland towards the center of the island, to Mount Waialeale.
0.9 miNE
Locality
Kapaa
22 min walk • Kapaʻa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is the most populous town in the island of Kauai with a total population of 11,652 as of 2020 census, up from 9,471 as of 2000 census.
1.5 miNE
22°4'9"N • 159°19'1"W
Kauai Path, Kauai
38 min walk • Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities

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Which popular attractions are close to Kukui Heiau?

Nearby attractions include Royal Coconut Coast, Kauai (3 min walk), Wailua Beach, Kauai (11 min walk), Wailua River State Park, Kauai (19 min walk).

Kukui Heiau, Lihue

Facts and practical information

Kukui Heiau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Wailua River State Park, Kauai

Wailua Beach, Kauai

Royal Coconut Coast, Kauai

Kapaa

Kauai Path, Kauai

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kukui Heiau?