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Kawaihae (band) Kawaihae is a harbour and town on the west side of the
Island of Hawaii, 35 miles north of
Kailua-Kona. The harbour includes a fuel depot, shipping terminal and military landing site. Outside of the man-made breakwall of the harbour is a popular surf spot and the Pua Kailima o Kawaihae Cultural Surf Park. The small town features a handful of restaurants and art galleries. To the north of the harbour is the Kawaihae Canoe Club and a small boat ramp. To the south is the Puukoholā Heiau and national historic site, built by King
Kamehameha I in 1791. Also to the south is the smaller Mailekini Heiau and the Hale o Kapuni Heiau (shark heiau) which is submerged.
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