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Strong mana, great view, sad to see it mostly abandoned. I am guessing that whoever controls the valley doesn't care about this important cultural site, which is sad. The view of the bay and valley are amazing and this place should be a historic site with rangers protecting it and educating people on why it is significant. Instead it is overgrown with not much info on why it was important. It was the largest religious structure on the island, yet it received three signs with information. There is a small trail to a power pole and a tiny overlook to the valley. Someone added fencing and gates to restrict access to he valley, so my guess is that people were getting access without paying and who ever controls the waterfall didn't like that. This sacred site should not be forgotten and the native history should continue to be shared to those who visit. Still worth checking out because the ruins are impressive. Locals still utilize the site to leave offerings.

Chris BloomfieldChris Bloomfield
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It's got the most beautiful views of Music and the waters below but the drive on the private road can get tricky if there are more than 3 cars on it, simultaneously. Fortunately, we were there during the lunch shift and only 2 other cars pulled into the parking lot at the end of the private road. I worry that more visitors won't heed the signs that request staying on the path, not leaving stones, not touching the temple perimeter walls, etc. I don't get the serene vibes that others have commented, but I still enjoyed the natural preservation of the site.

Becky MonteBecky Monte
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Historic Heiau overlooking the ocean. These were built to celebrate various events in ancient Hawaiian peoples lives by the leaders of the area. When we arrived we were greeted by some chickens but were the only people there. No restrooms or water. Plenty of parking. Heiaus are very sacred places for Hawaiians so please do not walk in the rocks or disturb any offerings. A beautiful place to enjoy the views and contemplate the history of the islands.

Doug DuwenhoeggerDoug Duwenhoegger
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This place is beautiful, but it has been closed as long as we've known about it. We felt like criminals parking up the street and walking past the gate to go up, but it isn't illegal, and the park isn't officially closed... just the convenient road that leads directly to it. We came as part of the shaka guide self guided tour, and the history they gave made the visit really fun.

Allen J DavisAllen J Davis
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ハワイに来たら、是非訪れて欲しいスポットです。ハワイの神髄、オアフのルーツを感じられます。 ププケアのフードランド前の交差点を曲がって丘の上に登る道をひたすら登って（途中の景色がきれいなのでそれも必見です）しばらくすると右側に、「プウオ　マフカ　ヘイアウ」と書かれた看板が出てきますので、そこを右折、不安になるような狭い道を入って行き止まりまで行くと到着です。 なかなか寂しい雰囲気…この立地ゆえ、車上荒らしが起きるスポットでもあるので注意してください。 ヘイアウ=ハワイの神殿です。ハワイアンにとっては神聖な儀式を行う大切な場、聖地になります。特にプウオマフカ・ヘイアウは戦いにおいて勝利を祈願する事を一つの目的として使われていました（生贄として人が捧げられた歴史もあります）。 軽々しく「パワースポット」という言葉を使うのが憚られる、そういう歴史を感じられる場です。繰り返しですが、ここはハワイアンにとっては「聖地」です。 ヘイアウの周りに歩道が整備されているのでぐるっと回って見学ができます。 ぜひ、歩道に沿って奥まで行ってみてください。奥まで行くと、ビッグウェーブの聖地、ワイメア湾とワイメアバレーが一望できる絶景を見る事ができます。写真は生憎の天気だった故、いまいちのビューですが、晴れたときの美しさは神々しさを感じられ、なぜここが聖地なのか、そしてここが聖なる地である事を否応なく感じさせられます。 300年前のハワイアンはここからこの景色を見ていたんでしょうね。それを思うだけでこみ上げる熱いものを感じられます。 そうか、それがパワースポットなのか！（笑） 気がついたら長い時間、この景色を眺めてしまう、そんな場所です。 敷地内には、ハワイアンがお供えした、レイや珊瑚、石等がありますが、これらに触れるのは止めましょう。持ち出すと罰金です。 何度も言いますが、聖地、ですので、リスペクトは忘れずに。 ハワイは単なるショッピングやレジャーだけのスポットではなく、アメリカでも稀有な歴史を間近に感じられる、そして神々（神話）が生きる土地でもあります（もちろんメインランドにもネイティブアメリカンの歴史もあります）。 創生の考えも実は日本の神話とも似ている部分があります。信仰も、アミニズム信仰をベースとしたネイティブハワイアンの信仰はもともとの日本人の信仰とも類似する部分があります。 ノースに来られたら、ぜひ訪れて欲しいスポットです。 ただ、何度も書きましたが、車上荒らしが報告されているスポットでもありますので、注意してください。独りで行くのはあまりおすすめしません。気持ちは☆5つですが、そういう事情で星を一つ減らしています。

smith johnsmith john
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Really well preserved. Please respect the place and the beliefs as it is the beliefs of many locals. Walk around with reverence, follow the path, don't walk on grass. There is a breathtaking view looking over the Waimea Valley. Perfect for pictures. There's a big rock with a walking path circle around it, please walk on the path. It's believed that rocks a sacred.

Wai-Hin TungWai-Hin Tung
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59-818 Kamehameha Hwy #96712, Haleiwa, HI 96712

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Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site on the North Shore of Oʻahu is the largest heiau on the island, covering 2 acres on a hilltop overlooking Waimea Bay and Waimea Valley.

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