Kohala Coast A STAR Helicopter Tour

Kohala, located on the northern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii, was created by a volcano of the same name. Now extinct, it is believed to be the oldest of the five volcanic mountains that make up the Big Island. Kohala is home to the island’s most scenic golf courses and magnificent sea resorts. It has forty miles of coastline around the west, north, and south edge of the region. The white sand beaches contrast with the black lava fields. Out of the lush valleys stands the magnificent Kohala mountain. Covered in the vegetation of rainforests, the green is separated by the many waterfalls cascading down the sides of the mountain. Kohala is rich in historical significance as well. The man who first unified the Hawaiian Islands in 1810, King Kamehameha I, was born in Kohala. The original statue of King Kamehameha, which was forged in Italy, stands in Kapa’au. From the air, you will see what is left of ancient coastal settlement, home to the early fishermen of Kohala. An old stone wall called the Mookini Heiau is what is left of an ancient temple that the islanders believed had great spiritual power. It was built in 480 A.D. and was a temple of human sacrifices. It is one of the most historic sites in Hawaii and continues to draw visitors today who enjoy the story of the temple and some who still believe in the spiritual powers of the site. Another temple is located on the Puukohola National Historic site. This one was built in 1791. Kamehameha ordered its construction when he was told that if he built a temple on the site, he would one day rule all the islands.