Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole, Delegate to Congress
and tireless worker for native Hawaiian rights,
was born along the Po'ipu coast at Kukui'ula in
1871. He was the last royal heir to the Hawaiian
throne.
The foundation of his royal home
and fishpond is part of Kuhio Park. The Ho'ai Heiau
is also located here toward the back, left side.
The Prince was so beloved that his birthday, March
26, is a state holiday and celebrated with island-wide
cultural events.
Useful Information:
Historical and cultural site
Birthplace of Prince Kuhio, last heir to the royal
Hawaiian throne
Ho'ai Heaiu (pictured below) also located here
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 50 from Hanapepe toward Lawa'i. Just past
Mile Marker #11 turn right on Koloa Road (Highway 530).
Continue to Po'ipu Road and turn right again. The road
forks near the ocean, take the left fork, Lawa'i Road.
The Park is a short distance down the road on the right.
The foundation of this heiau is so perfect
it looks like the lava rocks have been chiseled.
