Puu Pehe Islet Off Lanai

Information about Puu Pehe, on the island of Lanai in Hawaii. Puu Pehe is an iconic Lanai landmark and national historic place situated between Manele Bay and Hulopoe Bay on the south coast of Lanai. Puu Pehe is also known as Puupehe and Sweetheart Rock.

Facts About Puu Pehe
ALSO KNOWN AS: "Sweetheart's Rock"
SIZE: 1.6 acre
SITUATED: Near Holupoe Bay and Manele Bay
LOCATION: South coast of Lanai, east of Poopoo Islet
OWNER: State of Hawaii

NOTE: All flora and fauna on the islet are protected. Designated a United States national historic place and situated within the Manele Hulopoe Marine Conservation District. Access to the islet is prohibited but a viewpoint above the islet can be acessed by walking on a trail that begins at Hulopoe Beach.

Puu Pehe islet is located between Manele bay and Hulopoe bay, approximately 150 feet off the shore. There is a stone structure on top of Puu Pehe that is thought to have been constructed by the ancient Hawaiians. There is a trail from Hulopoe Beach Park to the Puu Pehe Overlook. Along the trail you will pass tide pools, a stone arch, and Shark's Cove Beach.

Photo Credit: Forest and Kim Starr (USGS)

Puu Pehe Photos by Forest and Kim Starr

Hawaii Tourism Authority - Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock)

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