Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
3.7/5 (3 ratings)-
Photograph © Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
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Photograph © Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Gardenvisit Editorial
In a 40 acre sheltered valley protected from buffeting tradewinds with rich volcanic soil, this garden specializes in rain forest plants. The collection of tropical plants is international in scope and there are over 2,000 species, representing more than 125 families and 750 genera. Some of the Garden's enormous mango and coconut palm trees are over 100 years old. The Garden was created by an energetic former trucker, Dan J. Lutkenhouse, who discovered Onomea Valley (meaning "the best place") in 1977 while vacationing with his wife. Mr. Lutkenhouse purchased the 17-acre parcel for its seclusion and beauty, without knowing exactly what to do with it. Quickly abandoning ideas for a commercial venture which would destroy the natural environment, he decided instead to establish a botanical garden to preserve the valley and its beauty forever.
Opening times - All year. Daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. Open 9am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).
Website - Visit the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden website
Local Hotels
Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Naniloa Volcanoes Resort (9km away)
From $85.00 to $225.00 -
Hilo Seaside Hotel (9km away)
From $87.00 to $107.00 -
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel (9km away)
From $109.00 to $530.00
Recent Reviews
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over 1 year ago
HalfAngel said
I have visited gardens everywhere and this botanic garden is #3 on my list, with Kew #1 and #2 the Huntington. The landscape is dramatic, the plants are great: the river and beach enhance the plants. Great gingers. Do not go without bug repellant or you will be eaten alive. Very worth the visit.
(5.0/5) -
over 1 year ago
Anonymous said
Do not support the Hawaii Tropical 'Botanical Garden' with your money. This garden is responsible for many invasive plant introductions to the Big Island. Miconia trees all along the paths help bring to your attention the lack of native preservation this private gardens has towards the landscape. I especially disliked the parrots being housed in mosquito infested cages! Very heart breaking.
The staff is very unhappy and do not ask for the kama`aina rate unless you look like a Hawai`ian.(1.0/5) -
over 3 years ago
PCooper said
Absolutely awesome. Be sure to give yourself enough time to wander and enjoy the sights of flowers and ocean. We had only 1 1/2 hours and we could have spent more time there. I took some of my best flower photos there. It is a don't miss place if you enjoy gardens or beautiful flowers!! Our trip was in May 2008. I was staying in Kona for my neice's wedding. Great trip and this garden visit was one of the highlights.
(5.0/5)
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