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Polynesian Cultural Center

Cultural centre·Lāʻie

42 acres, six island cultures

Six island cultures of Polynesia across 42 acres on the windward coast, with an evening lūʻau.

Our take

  • Families
  • The lūʻau
  • A full day
Address
Lāʻie, Hawaiʻi

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About Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center in Lāʻie presents six island cultures across 42 acres, with cultural presentations, hands-on activities, the “Huki” canoe pageant and a lūʻau (its site).

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Polynesian Cultural Center before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Polynesian Cultural Center are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Pearl Harbor19 miCar or taxi 69 min
  2. Bishop Museum21 miCar or taxi 77 min
  3. ʻIolani Palace23 miCar or taxi 83 min
  4. Ala Moana Center25 miCar or taxi 87 min

The beach and the airport

  1. Honolulu’s airport22 miCar or taxi 79 min

Location

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