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Botanical Garden
Pāpa‘ikou
"its spectacular variety of tropical flowers"(3 Tips)
"sure to spray bug spray before getting out of the car"(2 Tips)
"Don't miss the hiking trails near the ocean."(5 Tips)
"amazing plants and views by the ocean."(4 Tips)
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- Jetset ExtraApril 2, 2015With its spectacular variety of tropical flowers, exotic plants, & hillside trails that meandered past waterfalls and ocean waves, this magical place proved to be an unexpected highlight of our trip. Read more
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Susan M BakerSeptember 23, 2013This place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G...if you have the chance to go run don't walk...not to be missed...its very tropical, a jungle with amazing vistas of the ocean tucked away inside
Stephen CMay 22, 2016$15/adult. For $5, a golf cart assists cane-walkers down/up the steep, 300-foot boardwalk. Flowers! Orchids, ginger, cats whiskers, firecrackers.
- eric bornemannJuly 4, 2023Stunningly beautiful garden with amazing plants and views by the ocean. However, it’s enraging and stupid that they won’t let you hike down to the beach. Asinine really.
- Brian DuncanJanuary 15, 2015Really lovely. Worth a season pass if you are a local. Don't miss the hiking trails near the ocean.
Jica GarcinesJuly 10, 2015Plant lovers will enjoy this place. The trail is full of flora & vegetation so you feel like you're in the jungle
Hawaii Tropical Botanical GardenJune 1, 2015Just above the scenic route is the Onomea Tea Company. Rob and Mike process the tea leaves into white, green, oolong and black teas and are Certified organic by International Certification Services Read more
Theresa 💜October 5, 2013A must see on the Big Island, lots of beautiful tropical plants & amazing views ❤️
Norman EllisDecember 1, 2017If you have to pee while you’re on the scenic drive the restrooms at the garden are easily accessible, no entry fee required to use them🚽👍🏾
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical GardenJune 1, 2015Also Nearby the Garden is the Hawaii Plantation Museum where you can learn about Sugar Industry in Hawaii Read more
- Xiaoyi ZhongJanuary 3, 2013Make sure to spray bug spray before getting out of the car, you get attacked as soon as the car door opens. Off! works really well.
- Chris SutterJuly 14, 2016This is a "must go" location while on the Big Island! It's between Hakalau Vacation Rental in Hakalau and Hilo.
James DrageApril 20, 2015The parking lot is 10-15 degrees warmer than the trail. Bring an extra layer.
ChristieJuly 4, 2012One of my favorite places in the world! This garden has everything. Just beautiful.
Jennifer ChangOctober 11, 2011By the shoreline there is black & green sand. Worth the walk down there. Its steep but paved.
- James DrageApril 20, 2015Save your receipt: 40% of your entrance fee is a tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)(3).
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Old Mamalahoa Hwy (Old Onomea Rd)
Pāpa‘ikou, HI 96781
United States
Pāpa‘ikou, HI 96781
United States
Closed until 9:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(808) 964-5233
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