Sightseeing
Kamehameha the Great Statue
📍 Kamehameha the Great Statue, Big Island, USA
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Introduction
The Kamehameha the Great Statue stands in Kapa'au on the Big Island's Kohala Coast, honoring Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands. Erected in 1883, the figure grips a spear under a golden cape — the first of several Kamehameha statues across the islands; on Kamehameha Day (June 11) it is draped in flower leis.
✨ Highlights
1
Founding king
Honors Kamehameha I, unifier of the islands.
2
1883 original
The first Kamehameha statue in Hawaii.
3
Lei ceremony
Draped in flowers every Kamehameha Day.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Kamehameha Statue, Kapa'au, Big Island, Hawaii, USA
→Time needed：About 30 minutes
→Admission：Free
💡 Tips
• The town hall info kiosk nearby has history notes.
• Highway 270 passes ancient sites like Mo'okini heiau.
• Visit on June 11 for the biggest celebration.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Kamehameha the Great Statue?
The town hall info kiosk nearby has history notes. Highway 270 passes ancient sites like Mo'okini heiau.
