Driving Directions

East Asian Observatory
to Hale Pohaku


  • Turn right onto N. A'ohoku Place (0.1 miles)

  • Turn right onto Nowelo Street (0.1 miles)

  • Turn left onto Komohana Street (0.4 miles)

  • Turn right onto HI-2000/E. Puainako Street; continue for 4.7 miles.


  • Proceed straight ahead onto Daniel K. Inouye Hwy (Saddle Road) and enjoy the next 21.8 miles.

  • Turn right onto the Mauna Kea Observatories Access Road; continue for 6.4 miles.

  • Hale Pohaku will be on your right, just past the Visitors Center. Turn right into the driveway and park in any available space in the front or side parking lots.

Please call us at 808.961.3756 for further directions or assistance.