Other things to do near iliiliopae heiau whether youd like to get off the main tourist track or check out the more popular attractions, youre not going to run out of things to do after you visit iliiliopae heiau. Said to be perhaps the oldest religious site in hawaii, the iliiliopae heiau was regarded for being not just a place of worship, but as a sorcerers school as well. Waikolu valley, also called waikola, is on the north shore of molokai in hawaii. Iliiliopae heiau was built in the th century and is one of the largest and oldest religious sites in hawaii. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Much has changed since the last documented of molokais human sacrifices in 1866, but the presence of these structures serve as a powerful. Kahuna priests ritually sacrificed humans at the altar making this a luakini heiau. The ancient district of kona, southeast molokai, contains more heiau and fishponds than any other comparable area in hawaii. Whether you choose to hike in, fly in or ride the mules, you can book your tour and all other arrangements with the nice folks at molokai outdoors or molokai mule ride. Hawaiian legends index university of hawaii at manoa. Kukui heiau, iliiliopae heiau, keawanui pond and ualapue pond are easily accessible, except that access to the latter site is across private land and.
The stone platform is about the size of a football field. United stales department of the interior national park service national register of historic places inventory nomination form continuation sheet item number 4 out no, ioncols expire 103197 page 2 owner of property continued site kukui heiau puu olelo heiau kaluakapi1 ioho heiau kahokukano heiau pakui heiau kalauonakukui heiau iliiliopae. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running. Iliiliopae heiau is possibly the oldest religious site on molokai and is the second largest heiau in the hawaiian islands. Clearing the wailau trail in east molokai hawaiian forest. Its a raised platform of rocks about 100 x 300, with rock terracing all around it. Be struck by the natural world with a visit to octopus rock, a magnificent rock formation. The hokukanoualapue complex is a national historic landmarked precontact archaeological site on several properties adjacent to hawaii route 450 in ualapue, on moloka. Once a location where human sacrifice was performed. Aa aahoaka, kauai aaianukeakane aaka aaka menehune aaka shark aala aalaloloa, maui aama aamakao aamakao gulch, hawaii aawa acacia koa adoption adze ae aea agriculture ahaalii ahaula ahaula heiau ahekeanui aheleakala rays of the sun ahewahewa ahi ahia ahikahuli ahikanana aholenuimakaukai ahu ahu.
Most of molokai s attractions are of the natural variety, but a few manmade sights are worth adding to your itinerary. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on bookabach. On the way home, we stopped at the entrance to an unofficial walk whose owner lets the kaunakakai tourist office know if visitors may use it toward iliiliopae heiau. Iliiliopae heiaui via wailau trail is a 1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near kaunakakai, molokai, hawaii that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. Taylor once the heiau iliiliopae at mapulehu, molokai, was dedicated, it became a first class heiau which the hawaiians called pookananka. You have a vacation wish list a mile long, but theres one spot that needs to be checked off now. Hawaiians lived along the north shore of molokai including waikolu. Discover a selection of 5,000 vacation rentals in iliiliopae heiau, kaunakakai that are perfect for your trip. Late molokai day 10 report molokai forum tripadvisor.
Discover 4,876 holiday homes to book online for your iliiliopae heiau, kaunakakai holiday. Whether youre traveling with friends, family, or even pets, vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including swimming pools and kitchens. Check out iliiliopae heiau hotel properties using interactive tools which allow you view hotel rooms, common areas and key features. Before trees grew up around it, looks like there was a fabulous view directly into the valley across from it. This hawaii helicopter tour gives you ample time to enjoy panoramic views over ocean, jungle, and volcano, easily admired from large viewing windows and made all the better with commentary from your guide. Top 10 hotels closest to iliiliopae heiau in kaunakakai. Iliiliopae heiau your search retrieved 1 reference. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Hotels near iliiliopae heiau in kaunakakai hawaii orbitz. Many of these structures, especially those in the nhl complex, are. Thanks to photos and virtual tours, you can look before you book your iliiliopae heiau hotel reservation. Our lady of seven sorrows is a beautifully calm house of. Taylor and i stopped to check out the iliiliopae heiau, which is supposed to be as big as a football field.
Susan allen toth travel article on hawaiian island of molokai. Wednesday, january 30, 1957 tales about hawaii, clarice b. This temple of doom right out of indiana jones is iliiliopae, a huge rectangle of stone made of 90 million rocks, overlooking the onceimportant village of mapulehu and four ancient fishponds. Its a favorite with expedia travelers for its beach locale and comfortable beds. We made it to the heiau but were unable to really appreciate the magnitude of there was a lot of brush and foliage grown over. The molokai vacation properties wavecrest is just 2 miles 3 kilometers from iliiliopae heiau. Amenities in this vacation home include a kitchen and a patio. Iliiliopae heiaui via wailau trail molokai, hawaii. This small sign marks the entrance to one of the oldest known religious sites on molokai and the second largest heiau in the hawaiian islands. This small sign marks the entrance to one of the oldest known religious sites on moloka i and the second largest heiau in the hawaiian islands. On the day i went, i could not hike through the brush to view the site from the top but nevertheless felt its power. Iliiliopae heiau is said to be the largest heiau on molokai and the second largest in hawaii. When visiting the kaunakakai area, expedia can provide you with extensive iliiliopae heiau information, as well as great savings on nearby hotels and flights.
Unlike many tours, this one covers the island of molokai in addition to maui for an opportunity to see some of hawaiis most remote stretches. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Molokai is a book that sums up for me why i love historical fiction. Youre not about to be the only person who hasnt seen iliiliopae heiau, so its high time you see it your way. Choose from 30 hotels and other accommodations within 5 miles of iliiliopae heiau, including these options. United states department of the interior national park. Heiau the hawaiian term for religious temple or place of worship. Iliiliopae heiau located16 miles east of kaunakakai on hwy. Access to this uninhabited valley is currently restricted as it is a partly within the kalaupapa national historical park. Thursday, january 17, 1957 tales about hawaii, clarice b. To book the tour only, you can also contact damien tours by phone 808.
Searching for the cheapest hotels near iliiliopae heiau hawaii. On the leeward side of the island of molokai, a little to the east of kaluaaha lies the beautiful valley of mapulehu, at the mouth of which is located the heiau, or temple, of iliiliopae, which was erected by direction of kupa, the moi, to look directly out upon the harbor of aikanaka, now known as pukoo. Best hotels near iliiliopae heiau, kaunakakai expedia. Molokai attractions wavecrest molokai 314 ocean view. Grouping the sites by location, the book characterizes the cultural background of five main types of sites. The tales on this site are just the tip of the iceberg. The wailau trail is legendary in the stories of molokai. An outdoor tennis court is featured at this condo, along with a garden. From the air, hawaiis famous landscape appears even more stunning. Kamakou preserve managed by the nature conservancy, the kamakou preserve is situated in the remote rain forest of kamakou near the summit of molokai s highest mountain. For the full story, buy the weird us books from our online store. About this book molokai is the story of rachel kalama, a young native hawaiian girl growing up in honolulu at the end of the19th century, who at age seven is diagnosed with hansens disease, taken from her family, and exiled to the leprosy settlement on a remote peninsula on the island of molokai.
Built sometime in the 0s, this large structure was a fortress school for kahuna priests, sorcerers, magicians, ministers, and master craftsmen. I need to learn something with each book that i read and and i love my history to read like fiction and with molokai you get all these wonderful elements and more. Iliiliopae heiau is an ancient human sacrificial temple covering 38,000 square feet. Save on popular hotels near iliiliopae heiau, kaunakakai. Browse expedias selection of 2527 hotels and places to stay closest to iliiliopae heiau. Taylor before the molokai king started the construction work on the great heiau stone temple to be erected at mapulehu, the high priest drew the outlines of the propose temple in the sand. Other things to do near iliiliopae heiau after you have experienced iliiliopae heiau, do some adventuring in the local area. We can get you an absurdly cheap deal on a hotel near iliiliopae heiau, which means you can do it up right. The north coast even if you dont get a chance to see hawaiis most dramatic coast in its entirety not many people do you. This informative and easytofollow guidebook makes the ancient sites of maui, molokai and lanai available to the general public for the first time. The moniker friendly isle means slowing waaay down and taking your sense of rhythm from the locals. The heiau is 320 feet long and 120 feet wide and was a site of human sacrifice.
Iliiliopae heiau activities on molokai maunaloa, hawaii. A guide to hawaiian archaeological and cultural places 2nd edition. If you are looking for iliiliopae heiau travel information, expedia has you covered. The largest and oldest heiau temple on molokai, it is a platformtype heiau about the size. Mobettah car rentals only rents cars for a minimum. Ideal for couples, molokai cottage, white sandy beach.
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