This attraction is just awesome! It is a nice hike that takes about 30 minutes, the trail is well marked and easy to follow. I wouldn't wear sandals but some good shoes, there are rocks and slippery areas. The end of the hike is a large slab of lava covered in petroglyphs. A definite must!

From parking this is a very short walk on a paved path to see the petroglyphs. There were feral cats in the lava rocks which was entertaining. I didn't see any information about the petroglyphs that might have given an understanding of the area. This is near a public beach that has a nice walking path, that goes through the... More

Both at Puako and in Waikoloa the ancient rock carvings are beautiful and visible. as others have noted it is best to go early AM or late PM to avoid the harsh sun, take water and good shoes as you will be walking over lava: in Waikoloa it is on the kings trail, just park in the lot between the... More

A nice 40 minute or so hike, worth the visit. Interesting vibe to the place. We were there on an overcast afternoon. Follow driving instructions by previous commentors here and do not follow the google map route - leads somewhere else. Another option is to find the main turn from the highway and then follow signs.

One of the few places in BI where you could observe Hawaiian Petroglyphs. The other one is located inside the Volcanoes National Park. Puako Petroglyphs has much larger collections than the one in VNP. It's an unshaded trail. Do bring bottled waters and hat. We hiked in with flip-flop but it's unwise to do that since you're walking through unpaved... More

Staying at the Fairmont Orchid, the Petroglyph park is next door and an easy walk to the site. However once you get to the site, the walk through the trees, roots and lava is difficult and very hot. Make certain to have sturdy shoes or you'll regret it. For the less adventurous, there is a grouping of petroglyphs at the... More

Recently my husband and I experienced the Puako Petroglyph Trail, an other-worldly hike ending in a huge, prehistoric petroglyph field that will spur your imagination and give you a true and eerie feel for ancient Hawaiian culture. First of all, a little reading on Hawaiian petroglyphs before you go will enhance your experience - an internet search will yield a... More

The Malama Trail, which leads you to the petroglyphs, starts at the Holoholokai Park. You drive toward the Fairmont Orchid and will see the sign for the park and petroglyphs on your right just prior to arriving at the resort. There are restrooms at the park near the parking lot. Near the beginning of the Malama Trail, which starts at... More

This is a hidden little park with fantastic petroglyphs and barely any visitors. Just make sure you drink enough water - it is going to be hot!