Lekeleke Burial Ground

Lekeleke Burial Ground is located at Kuamo'o Bay in the North Kona District on the Island of Hawaii and is approximately 10 miles from Keahole Airport. Also known as the Kuamo'o Burials, this historic site is the burial ground for warriors killed during a major battle in 1819. Its importance is highlighted by the fact that not only is listed on the Hawaii register of historic places, but also the National Register of Historic Places.

A paved trail winds around the site helping to give visitors a good view of the site and understand the history of the place. The burial sites are marked by rock terraces where the hundreds of Hawaiian warriors died during the battle here. Visitors are asked to stay on the trails so as not disturb the stones wrapped in ti leaves, which are left by Hawaiians in homage to the fallen.

Visitors will find a plaque that explains the circumstances of the battle and how over 300 were killed. Nearby there are other interesting sites well worth visiting such as the Keauhou Holua Slide, which is about 10 minutes from the burial ground. The site was connected to the Makahiki Games, which were considered to be the equivalent to the Olympics in ancient Hawaii.