**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.
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[KAUA'I] update 9/19/24 - ENTIRE KALALAU TRAIL SECTION OF THE NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK NOW CLOSED effective 9/4/24: The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP), in consultation with the Hawai‘i Dept. of Health (DOH), has elected to close the entire Kalalau Trail section, from Kē‘ē to Honopu in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. Camping at Kalalau Trail is CLOSED. DLNR and DOH are closely coordinating the situation in Kalalau and taking appropriate action to ensure public health and safety. Kauaʻi North Shore Shuttle departures to Hāʻena State Park are SUSPENDED. Haʻena State Park/Keʻe Beach remains OPEN. Starting Saturday 9/21/24, the trail to Hanakapiai for day use only will REOPEN. Any hiking beyond Hanakapiai, however, may result in citations or arrests. The state continues to clean and disinfect comfort stations in the area. Parking entry reservations for Haʻena remain available. This closure notice is subject to change pending additional guidance from DOH and sanitation progress. Please check back for updates.
[OʻAHU] UPDATED 9/3/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: Due to severe staff shortages, the processing of vehicular access permits may experience delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/18/24 – Kōkeʻe State Park: The gate to Puʻu O Kila Lookout will be closed to vehicular traffic due to road repairs beginning 3/19/24. The lookout will still be accessible by pedestrians, parking is available at Kalalau lookout.
Royal Mausoleum State Monument
ROYAL MAUSOLEUM STATE MONUMENT – MAUNA ‘ALA
UPDATE: 7/1/24 - Royal Mausoleum State Monument - Mauna ‘Ala Cottage Repair and Renovation Project
The residential Curator’s cottage is undergoing necessary interior repair and renovation during the period of July 2024 through November 2024. A blessing was conducted on site and attended by the core construction leads and State Park staff. The cottage reconstruction is at the edge of the property behind the chapel and is occurring on weekdays and weekends. Parking on property is limited for safety reasons and to support the sanctity of Mauna ‘Ala. Construction screens, netting and cones are in place to comply with safety guidelines.
A trailer is in position as a temporary office until the cottage renovation is completed. For questions, please call the Royal Mausoleum State Monument Mauna ‘Ala Curator at 808-636-8452. Mahalo.
| Hours |
8:00 am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday Saturday & Sunday and Holidays Closed. Access may be available by Special Use Permit (SUP). |
| Entrance Fee | None |
Description
The Royal Mausoleum State Monument – Mauna ‘Ala, is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. This sacred site is comprised of tombs with members of the Kamehameha and Kalākaua Dynasties with their retainers, a historic chapel, several historic trees, and a Curator’s cottage.
Helpful Information
Huaka’i: visiting Mauna ‘Ala
While Mauna ‘Ala is open daily for public visitation, it is highly recommended that the public contact the Curator in advance of a huaka’i. Doing so helps maintain the sanctity of Mauna ’Ala by avoiding overlapping of visitors and potential vehicle parking impacts. There are prearranged huaka’i on specific dates that have been scheduled for the grounds of Mauna ‘Ala by Special Use Permit (SUP).
· A group greater than 25 individuals requires a SUP.
· A group of 25 individuals or less does not require a SUP, but contacting the Curator is still recommended.
For more information or to request an SUP, please contact the Curator by email: [email protected] or by cell phone @ 808-636-8452
Resources
Mauna ‘Ala-HFD Recruits, July 20, 2023 from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo.
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