City of Arches at Honaunau Bay

Some 3 km long stretch of sea shore with numerous interesting geological formations in pahoehoe lava: natural arches, sinkholes and also several blowholes.

South Point Blowhole

A sinkhole of sea cave just some 15 m from the shore. Here the volcanic rock has been washed out by powerful waves. During the storms, the blowhole may create giant jets of water. In calm weather, though, some dare to jump in it.

Keahole Point blowhole

One of the rather many blowholes in this area, formed on lava bed that reached the sea here. At rough weather the fountain from the blowhole is several meters high. Belowed photography place.

Kaumana Caves

One of the numerous lava caves in Hawaii Islands, one of the easiest to access. Kaumana Cave is 2 196 m long and the main entrance leads through a collapsed skylight. Cave formed in 1881 when the lava flow almost eliminated Hilo.

Ulupo Heiau

Enormous ancient temple with 55 by 43 m large platform. Walls of the platform rise up to 9 m tall. The temple reached the height of its importance around 1750 AD.

Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs

One of the largest petroglyph sites in Polynesia. Content of the images is linked to a cult of life.

Pu’ukohola Heiau

Last and one of the largest ancient Hawaiian temples, built sometime around 1790. The enormous stone platform is an impressive element of the landscape.

Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau

A site where those who broke the law could avoid the death sentence. This tradition continued until the early 19th century. Reconstructed temple, residence site for powerful chiefs.

Puako petroglyphs

An area with more than 30 000 petroglyphs. This could be the largest collection of petroglyphs in the Pacific region. Numerous signs hint at a preliminary development of a local writing system.

Honokohau petroglyphs

Comparatively recent petroglyphs, one even shows a full-rigged ship.