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Pu'u
Pehe Rock
"Sweetheart
Rock"
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Highway 440, South Lanai
This triangular-shaped rock located just offshore
and to the left of Hulopo'e
Bay, is Pu'u Pehe or Sweetheart Rock.
Lengend states that many years ago a jealous husband
confined his wife, Pu'u Pehe, in a sea cave near
the rock. She drowned in the cave. The husband was
so distrought over her death that he climbed the
rock with the help of the gods and buried her body
at the top in the Pu'u
Pehe Tomb where upon he leapt off the
rock to his death.
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Even though this legend is laced
with romance, archeologists who have studied the sea
stack state that there are no human remains in the
"tomb" at the top. They surmise that the
"tomb" may actually be a bird heiau built
by ancient Hawaiians. Numerous bones from sea birds
are located near the heaiu.
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Pu'u Pehe Rock site 150 feet off shore
between Manele Bay and Hulopo'e Bay. The rock is 80
feet high and has a summit measuring 70 feet in diameter.
The "tomb" area at the to is easily seen
from the overlook on shore.
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Useful Information:
- DO NOT attempt to climb the rock - the walls are
very steep and the ocean currents below are very
swift
- Great views of the coastline, Manele Bay Hotel,
and Hulolo'e Beach
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DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 440 south from Lanai City approximately
13 miles. Follow the signs to the Hulopo'e Beach Park.
Take the trail to the left of the beach to the overlook.
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This lava rock outcropping stands 80 feet
high and lies 150 feet offshore. |
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Pu'u Pehe Rock can be seen from several
areas on the island. This view is from the Challenge
at Manele Golf Course. |
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On top of the rock is a tomb-like structure
known as Pu'u Pehe Tomb. |
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Pu'u Pehe Rock is surrounded by numerous
smaller rocks, tidepools, and strong currents. Do
not attempt to swim to the rock.
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