Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve
Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve
Parking available
One of Hawaiʻi’s largest and most extensive petroglyph fields, featuring thousands of ancient lava rock carvings.

📜 Ancient Hawaiian petroglyph preserve, home to thousands of kiʻi pōhaku (stone art).
🔍 Located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island, dating back to 1200 AD.

Why Go

🗿 See thousands of ancient petroglyphs
🚶 Experience Hawaiʻi’s prehistoric past
🏞️ Escape tourist crowds in a natural setting
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families, petroglyph hunt

Why Avoid

⚠️ Trail too rough for wheelchairs and strollers
🌵 Unpaved trail through kiawe forest with thorns

Tips

👟 Wear good shoes for the unpaved trail.
🚫 Stay on trail, do not touch or step on petroglyphs.
🚗 Best reached by driving, 0.75 miles walk from parking.

🅿️ Parking

Available near Holoholokai Beach Park trailhead.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms and showers at Holoholokai Beach Park.

Last updated 28 days ago

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