Monument sights in Maui
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Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau
One of Maui's most important historical sites, Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau holds the remains of two adjoining temples atop a knoll with a commanding view of central Maui.
The site was the royal court of Kahekili, Maui's last ruling chief, and the birthplace of Keopuolani, wife of Kamehameha the Great. After his victory at the battle of 'Iao in 1790, Kamehameha came to this site to worship his war god Ku, offering the last human sacrifice on Maui.
Haleki'i (House of Images), the first heiau, has stepped stone walls that tower above 'Iao Stream. The pyramidlike mound of Pihana Heiau (Gathering Place of Supernatural Beings) is a five-minute walk beyond, but a thick overgrowth of ki…
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Olowalu Petroglyphs
A dirt road starting behind the general store in Olowalu leads to the Olowalu Petroglyphs. Go around the north side of the store, park just beyond the water tower and look for the signposted gate. A quarter-mile walk leads up this hot, open road to the petroglyphs. It's easy to follow; just keep the cinder cone straight ahead of you as you go.
As with most of Maui's extant petroglyphs, these figures are carved into the vertical sides of cliffs rather than on horizontal lava, like on the Big Island. Most of the Olowalu figures have been damaged, but you can still make some out.
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