The stunning Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island of Hawaii, Kalahuipua'a Historical Park and Fish Ponds serve as powerful reminders of both cultural history and technological prowess of early Hawaiian people. Covered in lush tropical foliage and lapped by turquoise water from the Pacific Ocean, these sacred places showcase both nature's beauty and historical significance in one captivating package for visitors.
At the center of the park are carefully preserved fish ponds - an example of traditional Hawaiian aquaculture. Constructed centuries ago by skilled craftsmen using stone walls as walls, these fish ponds provided eco-friendly source of fish for indigenous people. Visitors to this park will marvel at how early Hawaiians were able to use tide movements in the ocean to cultivate and harvest an abundance of fish from these intricately designed ponds.
Out beyond its fish ponds lies a park filled with legend, culture and archeological treasures. Walk among swaying coconut palms and towering kiawe trees where ancient Heiau (temples) once served as sacred sites of ritual and worship; take time to indulge yourself in tales from Hawaiian mythology as you discover remains such as petroglyphs or stone structures which provide insights into religious practices of early inhabitants as you uncover remains from Heiau temples built thousands of years ago on these shores!
As visitors stroll the serene park's landscape, they are invited to consider the profound connection between Hawaii's sea, land, and inhabitants. While basking under the warm rays of the sun or listening to waves lapping at shoreline shorelines or marveling at colorful native plants - Kalahuipua'a Historical Park provides an idyllic sanctuary where past and present can co-exist in perfect harmony; where reverence and admiration for Hawaiian heritage live side-by-side within Hawaii's Big Island coast scenery.