Kukui Heiau

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.[2] A 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1]

Kukui Heiau
Kukui Heiau is located in Hawaii
Kukui Heiau
LocationAt Alakukui Point on north shore of Wailua Bay (accessible via public right-of-way between the Kauai Sands and Lae Nani Condominium)
Nearest cityWailua, Hawaii
Coordinates22.051235°N 159.329433°W / 22.051235; -159.329433
Area1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
NRHP reference No.86002746[1]
Added to NRHPMay 18, 1987

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Kirch, Patrick Vinton (1996). "Heiau Complex at Wailua". Legacy of the Landscape: An Illustrated Guide to Hawaiian Archaeological Sites. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. p. 18. ISBN 0-8248-1739-7.


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