Puna District

Abstract

Puna is the district on the southeast portion ofKaua'i (Figure 1). It does not receive the full brunt of windward storms, but it also does not witness the aridity of leeward coastal settings. The most extensive settlement area in Puna was at Wailua, known as a home of powerful chiefs and also for its many religious monuments. The Hawai'i Division of State Parks is responsible for the preservation of several sites in the Wailua area, presenting an invaluable long-term resource for education, research, and general appreciation.