The Hale o Keawe temple and several thatched structures have been reconstructed. The park receives about a half million visitors a year with heaviest visitation during the Christmas holiday period, spring break, and late summer. On the island of Hawaii about 22 miles south of Kailua-Kona. The park is open year round. Usually warm with moderate humidity.
Summer days can be hot.
Bring comfortable walking shoes. From Highway 11, turn onto Highway 160 at the Honaunau Post Office near mile post 103 and follow it for about 3.5 miles down to the park which is located on Honaunau Bay. Kona and Hilo Airports are served by inter-island carriers and some major airlines have direct flights to Kona from the continental U. S. Rental cars may be reserved at both airports. Commercial bus tours that stop at the park are also available. Begin your visit at the park's visitor center where you can pick up the park's brochure which includes information on the self guided trail.