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Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden

4.8

Based on 3927 reviews

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Chris Wylie

03:37 09 Mar 25

Amazing botanical garden with so much to see. The pictures look great but really they do not do it justice as it's worth seeing in person. Admission is around $30 per person, seemed like there was plenty of parking, and there's a gift shop with souvenirs as well as water for purchase if you end up needing it.Pro tip: bring bug spray! They charge $16 for a bottle and we opted to go without it, but felt that we probably should have got it by the time we were done.Also it might go without saying, but one thing to consider is there are spiders EVERYWHERE! I mean it's a tropical garden, no surprise there are bugs. But once you notice them you see them all over the place!

Yun

20:06 01 Mar 25

Beautiful and extensive garden! Plenty and very engaging place 💌 with ocean, falls and mountain views. It never gets old...

Kathy Green

07:01 27 Feb 25

3.5 stars. Nice botanical garden. Most of the orchids I have seen or grown myself. The ocean views were beautiful and had nice stories associated with the area. Did not see any sea turtles here. The price was $32.00 per person to enter the garden. I was told to take a picture of the map. No brochure was given. To do the entire walk through the garden, it took me at a slow pace about 2 hours. The hills have quite a slope going down into the garden and were sort of slippery. People with breathing issues or other health issues would find it a bit challenging.

Jackie Fiedler

22:18 18 Feb 25

Pricey, but worth the stop. We spent about an hour and a half exploring everything. No problem buying tickets when we arrived.Beautiful grounds, never felt crowded.Loved walking down to sea level and enjoying the view.

Bryson Min-Ryan

18:59 10 Nov 24

Absolutely beautiful botanical gardenSee spectacular views of waterfalls, koi ponds, geckos, and the ocean all in one stop!It was all truly breathtaking and I would recommend it to anyone passing by.Of note, it is a long ramp down to/up from the gardens. It is an intense climb back up, especially on a hot day, so come prepared with walking shoes and water.

Angelena Kalt

04:01 04 Nov 24

We gave ourselves extra time so we could slowly wander and see everything. DEFINITELY make sure this is on your checklist, it is stunning!

Richard Kelley

23:24 03 Nov 24

Josephine Ward

15:35 03 Nov 24

It's a really beautiful and unique botanical garden. For being in a lush tropical setting it's pretty cool since you're right on the ocean and there is plenty of shade while you walk around. You walk downhill on the way in and have a little bit of elevation on the way out. Bring bug spray if you have it, otherwise you can purchase a small bottle for $15 when you get tickets. Children 5 and under are free.

Christopher Bradley

00:26 02 Nov 24

One of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Thomas John

18:04 01 Nov 24

This was the best botanical garden on my whole Hawaii vacation! I've visited botanical gardens and arboretums on Maui, Kauai and Oahu, but none of them comes close to this paradise. The huge trees, the mist in the air over the small waterfalls, the huge variety of colorful flowers... it's mesmerizing ♥️Please preserve this botanical pearl so that everyone can experience the beauty of nature.

Gary Brazel

21:12 27 Oct 24

It's a beautiful garden with lots of plants in bloom. The admission is pricey at $30 for anyone age 13 and up [no senior discount either] but if you can afford it I think it's worth doing.Buy your ticket at the counter next to the parking lot and then cross the road to get to the entrance.They stamp your hand - so all of your party needs to go to the ticket counter together.The garden extends down from the road to the beach. It's a bit steep but I thought if wasn't as bad as others described.

Jen Collins

20:25 28 Sep 24

This is my favorite place on the Big Island. Pictures don’t do this place justice it is MAGICAL! 100000% take the time to come visit these gardens, you won’t regret it. Be sure you are able bodied as it is a steep boardwalk to enter in and climbing back up it a workout. Bug spray and a water bottle is recommended!

Carlos Snellenberg-Fraser

06:54 26 Sep 24

Well worth the drive and price!! We spent nearly two hours exploring this garden and I’d go back in a heartbeat. There is a decent amount of walking involved, so be prepared for that and wear close toed shoes.Don’t miss out on the walk to the beach either!!

Bonnie Hiler

00:14 20 Sep 24

Beautiful jungle garden. So many interesting things to see. It's downhill going in, so . . . But the handrails and benches along the way are very helpful in both directions. We did buy mosquito spray at the store, as they do not hand out mosquito wipes any longer. Really weren't bothered by them. Worth the price.

Brandon Shaw

01:34 05 Sep 24

We hit it mid-morning when somewhat cloudy which was perfect. Plants and wildlife are beautiful, we will be coming back here every time we come to Hawaii. To many flowers to post, this place is awesome, must see.Paths are mostly stroller/wheelchair friendly but pretty steep in places, so better have some strong people to assist coming back up out of the park, and good brakes going down. There are a few places with stairs that you'll have to go back around the loop to circumvent.

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The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden attracts photographers, gardeners, scientists, and nature lovers from around the world. We offer over a mile of trails lined with thousands of rare and endangered flora from all parts of the globe. It is a magical place where paths and bridges guide you over mountain-fed streams and waterfalls into awe-inspiring views of Onomea Bay along the beautiful Hamakua Coast.

Don’t miss seeing the East side of Hawai’i. It is sure to be the highlight of your adventure!

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