Ninole Kau Visitor Information

Information about the town of Ninole in the Kau Region on the south side of Hawaii Island, Note that there are two Ninole communities on the Big Island. See also Ninole of North Hilo.

The Kau Region village of Ninole was the birthplace of Henry ʻ Opukahaia (1792–1818) who inspired the missionary movement that forever changed Hawaii. That village was mostly destroyed by a post-earthquake tsunami in 1868. Today's Ninole of Kau community is situated south of Hawaii Belt Road (Hawaii Route 11) and south of Punaluu Beach. The town has been known by several different names over the years. the Board on Geographic Names officially designated it "Ninole" in 2000.

Quick Facts About Ninole Kau
STATUS: Unincorporated Local Community
TELEPHONE AREA CODE: 808
ADJACENT TO: Punaluu Beach on Ninole Cove
ELEVATION: About 85 feet above sea level
REGION: Kau Region
LOCATION: South Hawaii island
ISLAND: Hawaii Island
COUNTY: Hawaii County
NOTE: Town was mostly destroyed by a Tsunami after 1868 Hawaii earthquake

Attractions In or Near Ninole of Kau
- Punaluu Beach on Ninole Cove
- Sea Mountain Golf Course
- Birthplace of Henry Opukakaia (1791-1818)

Wikipedia "Ninole Hawaii" Article

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