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For hundreds of years, since arriving on the islands until after Western contact in the late 1700s-early 1800s, Hawaiians created images on smooth areas of lava. Their accomplishments are even more impressive considering that these carvings were made without use of metal tools. Some of the petroglyph images are clustered near historic land boundaries or along foot „highways” through lava fields, but the full reasons for their location and creation remain a mystery. Sadly, development has destroyed many of these treasures–ancient images that escaped destruction by earthquake or lava flow were destroyed during the construction of resorts and golf courses. Some of the fields have been preserved and are accessible by the public, and Hawaii vacation rentals are the way to see them. Petroglyphs are a must-see for those interested in the history and culture of Hawaii. When you go, be respectful and stay on designated viewing platforms and paths. Do not touch the rock images or attempt to make rubbings of them–human actions like this destroy works that have endured for centuries.
The Pukalo Petroglyph Field and Malama Trail are in a historic park in the Mauna Lani Resort. Mauna Lani Resort is known for its relative sensitivity to the historic and cultural heritage of the area. This is one of the largest preserved petroglyph fields in Hawaii. The setting is serene and natural.. Plan on at least an hour to walk the trail and appreciate the petroglyphs. To get to the historic park and viewable portion of the Puako petroglyph fields, go about 30 miles north of the Keahole airport to the Mauna Lani Resort. At the roundabout, follow the signs right toward the Fairmont Orchid and Historic Park. Go past the Orchid turnoff and park in the lot at the end of the road, near the shore. There are clean restrooms, a drinking fountain, and showers there, along with a grassy picnic area and tables. The beach park is rocky and not that swimmable, but you may see fishermen or surfers, depending on conditions. The Malama Petroglyph Trail starts just north of the parking lot. There is a sign. At the beginning, there are some replica glyphs to show you what to expect. If you want, you can make rubbings of these replicas. Be aware that touching or walking on or making rubbings of the real ones are prohibited. It damages them. The trail can take from 15 minutes to 30 minutes to cover one way, depending on your footwear and how fast you travel over the uneven ground (rocks, roots).
Take your time, there are things to see along the way! Be sure to bring water, it can be hot. The trail winds inland through a kiawe forest. Listen, and you can hear the eerie sounds of the tree limbs rubbing together in the breeze. If the surf is up, listen for the steady „heartbeat of the land” as the surf breaks onshore. Look for the lava tube cave off on the right, and keep an eye out for isolated glyphs along the trail. Even people who have been walking the trail, for over 20 years can be surprised to spot another one they missed before! Visitors who were here previously, before the Puako brushfires, will notice burned areas along the trail. You cross a service road and continue uphill across a grassy lava plain. The viewing area has a gravel, elevated viewing platform and bench. Sit and listen to the wind and imagine what it must have been like here hundreds of years ago…there are hundreds and hundreds of visible glyphs on the smooth lava rock surface and more hidden in the surrounding area, covered by grass and brush. The walk around the viewing area (stay on the trail!) is well worth your time, allowing a better view of the images. This area has a strong „sense of place” and the walk back slowly brings you back to the modern world of your Hawaii accommodation … take the time to examine that lava cave if you didn’t see it on the way to the glyphs!
Petroglyph afficionados should also go see the field at Waikoloa near Kings Shops. Kings Shops are near the entrance of the Waikoloa Resort, about 5 minutes south of Mauna Lani Resort. Follow the signs and turn right for petroglyph parking. What you will find is a portion of a larger petroglyph field, some of which was destroyed during construction of the resort. It is exposed to the sun and can be very hot–be sure to bring water and a hat. This field is surrounded by golf courses, Hawaii villa
and condos.
Although the overall experience can’t match the Puako glyphs at Mauna Lani, notice that the petroglyphs themselves are different from the ones at Mauna Lani. Kona Village Resort has a magnificent petroglyph site that (like Mauna Lani’s) was carefully surveyed and preserved during resort construction. The viewable glyphs are surrounded by a raised wooden walkway that preserves the images and makes the viewing trail wheelchair accessible. Again, these glyphs have some distinctive features not found elsewhere. To see them, call Kona Village Resort and ask about a tour of their magnificent site–they do guided tours for the public. These are usually done weekly but the extremely knowledgeable cultural staff have also done individual tours by advance request. Visiting Hawaii’s unique petroglyphs is a serene and powerful reminder that you are visiting a land with rich history and culture, not just a place to swim, snorkel, and play golf!
For hundreds of years, since arriving on the islands until after Western contact in the late 1700s-early 1800s, Hawaiians created images on smooth areas of lava. Their accomplishments are even more impressive considering that these carvings were made without use of metal tools. Some of the petroglyph images are clustered near historic land boundaries or along foot „highways” through lava fields, but the full reasons for their location and creation remain a mystery. Sadly, development has destroyed many of these treasures–ancient images that Psycholog Wrocław escaped destruction by earthquake or lava flow were destroyed during the construction of resorts and golf courses. Some of the fields have been preserved and are accessible by the public, and Hawaii vacation rentals are the way to see them. Petroglyphs are a must-see for those interested in the history and culture of Hawaii. When you go, be respectful and stay on designated viewing platforms and paths. Do not touch the rock images or attempt to make rubbings of them–human actions like this destroy works that have endured for centuries.
The Pukalo Petroglyph Field and Malama Trail are in a historic park in the Mauna Lani Resort. Mauna Lani Resort is known for its relative sensitivity to the historic and cultural heritage of the area. This is one of the largest preserved petroglyph fields in Hawaii. The setting is serene and natural.. Plan on at least an hour to walk the trail and appreciate the petroglyphs. To get to the historic park and viewable portion of the Puako petroglyph fields, go about 30 miles north of the Keahole airport to the Mauna Lani Resort. At the roundabout, follow the signs right toward the Fairmont Orchid and Historic Park. Go past the Orchid turnoff and park in the lot at the end of the road, near the shore. There are clean restrooms, a drinking fountain, and showers there, along with a grassy picnic area and tables. The beach park is rocky and not that swimmable, but you may see fishermen or surfers, depending on conditions. The Malama Petroglyph Trail starts just north of the parking lot. There is a sign. At the beginning, there are some replica glyphs to show you what to expect. If you want, you can make rubbings of these replicas. Be aware that touching or walking on or making rubbings of the real ones are prohibited. It damages them. The trail can take from 15 minutes to 30 minutes to cover one way, depending on your footwear and how fast you travel over the uneven ground (rocks, roots).
Take your time, there are things to see along the way! Be sure to bring water, it can be hot. The trail winds inland through a kiawe forest. Listen, and you can hear the eerie sounds of the tree limbs rubbing together in the breeze. If the surf is up, listen for the steady „heartbeat of the land” as the surf breaks onshore. Look for the lava tube cave off on the right, and keep an eye out for isolated glyphs along the trail. Even people who have been walking the trail, for over 20 years can be surprised to spot another one they missed before! Visitors who were here previously, before the Puako brushfires, will notice burned areas along the trail. You cross a service road and continue uphill across a grassy lava plain. The viewing area has a gravel, elevated viewing platform and bench. Sit and listen to the wind and imagine what it must have been like here hundreds of years ago…there are hundreds and hundreds of visible glyphs on the smooth lava rock surface and more hidden in the surrounding area, covered by grass and brush. The walk around the viewing area (stay on the trail!) is well worth your time, allowing a better view of the images. This area has a strong „sense of place” and the walk back slowly brings you back to the modern world of your Hawaii accommodation … take the time to examine that lava cave if you didn’t see it on the way to the glyphs!
Petroglyph afficionados should also go see the field at Waikoloa near Kings Shops. Kings Shops are near the entrance of the Waikoloa Resort, about 5 minutes south of Mauna Lani Resort. Follow the signs and turn right for petroglyph parking. What you will find is a portion of a larger petroglyph field, some of which was destroyed during construction of the resort. It is exposed to the sun and can be very hot–be sure to bring water and a hat. This field is surrounded by golf courses, Hawaii villa
and condos.
Although the overall experience can’t match the Puako glyphs at Mauna Lani, notice that the petroglyphs themselves are different from the ones at Mauna Lani. Kona Village Resort has a magnificent petroglyph site that (like Mauna Lani’s) was carefully surveyed and preserved during resort construction. The viewable glyphs are surrounded by a raised wooden walkway that preserves the images and makes the viewing trail wheelchair accessible. Again, these glyphs have some distinctive features not found elsewhere. To see them, call Kona Village Resort and ask about a tour of their magnificent site–they do guided tours for the public. These are usually done weekly but the extremely knowledgeable cultural staff have also done individual tours by advance request. Visiting Hawaii’s unique petroglyphs is a serene and powerful reminder that you are visiting a land with rich history and culture, not just a place to swim, snorkel, and play golf!