Kaua'i Gardens

 

• Allerton and McBryde Gardens (National Tropical Botanical Garden)
  
• Kukuiolono Park
  
• Limahuli Garden and Preserve (National Tropical Botanical Garden)
  
• Moir Gardens
  
• Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
  

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Allerton and McBryde Gardens (National Tropical Botanical Garden)

3530 Papalina Road
Kalaheo, Hawai'i 96741
Telephone: 808-332-7324
Email: administration@ntbg.org
Chipper Wichman, Director

Tours depart from the Lane Visitor Center on Lawai Beach Road across from Spouting Horn Park near Poipu

Chartered by Congress, the National Tropical Botanical Garden is a privately funded, non-profit research and education institution with gardens and preserves in Hawai'i and in south Florida. The Hawai'i collections feature rare and endanged species of the tropical world with an emphasis on establishing conservation and research collections of native Hawaiian plants. The McBryde Garden contains a number of research and conservation collections while the Allerton Garden is a landscaped estate garden. Special collections include native Hawaiian plants, Polynesian medicinal plants, Rubiaceae (Coffee Family), breadfruit cultivars, erythrinas, and palms.

Guided tours of the Allerton Garden are available. Tours include a 15 minute tram ride and a one mile walk at an easy pace. Tours take 2 1/2 hours and are available Mondays through Saturdays at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. The tour fee is $40 per adult and $20 for children 10 to 12 years old. Children under 10 are not allowed on the tour. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 808-742-2623 or by using the reservation form on the Allerton tours Web page. Wear comfortable walking shoes, long pants and/or mosquito repellent, a hat for shade, and bring bottled water.

Self-guided tours of the McBryde Garden are available. The tour includes a 15 minute tram ride, consists of a one mile walk at an moderate pace, and takes approximately 1 1/2 hours. Trams into the valley leave daily every hour starting at 9:30 a.m. with the last one leaving at 2:30 p.m. The transportation fee is $20 per adult, children 6-12 yrs. $10, and children 5 yrs. and under free. Reservations are NOT required, but you need to check in no less than 15 minutes before the tour leaves. Wear comfortable walking shoes, long pants and/or mosquito repellent, a hat for shade, and bring bottled water. Guided and group tours of the McBryde Garden are available; call 808-742-2623 for further information.

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Kukuiolono Park

Papalina Road
Kalaheo, Hawai'i 96741
Telephone: 808-332-9151

Located on the grounds of the Kukuiolono Public Golf Course; less than a mile down Papalina Road from Highway 50 (Kaumuali'i Highway)

The golf course was built in 1929 by Walter McBryde. The park adjacent to the golf course features a small Japanese Garden, Hawaiian legend stones, and panoramic views. There is a short loop trail around the garden. The park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. No entrance fee.

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Limahuli Garden and Preserve (National Tropical Botanical Garden)

Administrative Offices
3530 Papalina Road
Kalaheo, Hawai'i 96741
Telephone: 808-332-7324
Fax: 808-332-9765
Email: administration@ntbg.org
Kawika Winter, Director, Limahuli Garden and Preserve
Chipper Wichman, Director, National Tropical Botanical Garden

Located in Ha'ena, one-half mile past the nine-mile marker on Kuhio Highway #560

This 17-acre garden and preserve includes ancient taro terraces, plants introduced by early Polynesians, and plantings of native Hawaiian species. Both guided and self-guided walking tours of the garden are available Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Guided tours start at 10:00 a.m. and take 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Fees for guided tours are $25 per adult and $15.00 for children 13 to 18 years old; no charge for children 12 and under. There is a $10 per adult fee for self-guided tours; allow from 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Reservations are required for guided tours and may be made by calling 808-826-1053 or by using the reservation form on the Limahuli tours Web page. Wear comfortable walking shoes, long pants and/or mosquito repellent, and a hat for shade and bring bottled water; umbrellas and wallking sticks provided.

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Moir Gardens

Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
2253 Poipu Road
Poipu, Hawai'i 96756
Telephone: 808-742-6411
Fax: 808-742-1698

Located on the grounds of the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation; follow the path around to the back of the restaurant.

This resort is built on the grounds of what was the plantation manager's estate of Hawaii's first sugar plantation, Koloa Plantation. Moir Gardens is a famous garden developed by Alexandra "Sandie" Moir while her husband was the company manager in the 1930s. The garden was first opened to the public in 1954 and includes rare cactus and succulents, bromeliads, orchids, mature drought tolerant trees, and water lily ponds. Open to the public every day without charge.

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Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens

P.O. Box 1134
4101 Wailapa Road
Kilauea, Hawai'i 96754
Telephone: 808-828-0525
Fax: 808-828-0815
Email: info@naainakai.org

From Lihue, drive North past the 21-mile marker and take the first right turn onto Wailapa Road. At the end of the half-mile road, enter through the iron gate. From Princeville, drive South approximately 6.5 miles and take the second left turn past the 22-mile marker onto Wailapa Road.

Started in 1982 by Ed and Joyce Doty and donated to a not-for-profit foundation in 2000, Na 'Aina Kai is a unique 240 acre garden containing more than 90 bronze sculptures, diverse garden areas and water features, a hardwood plantation, and a sandy beach. Special gardens include a full size hedge maze, desert garden, orchid collection, and an award winning minuature ahupua'a. Garden tours are offered Tuesday through Friday throughout the year. All tours are guided and limited to adults and children 13 or older. Family tours are also available by appointment. Tours vary from 1 1/2 hour walking tours to 2 hour riding tours to 5 hour treks. Fees range from $30.00 to $75.00 per person; discounts available for Hawaii residents. Reservations are recommended. To make reservations, call 808-828-0525 or email reservations@naainakai.org.

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