Waimea Valley LINK
I've never spent a lot of time in botanical gardens in the past, but coming here kindled my appreciation for them. The most famous is Waimea Valley. We hiked that multiple times and swam in the pool below the waterfall at the top. If walking is a problem, you can take the shuttle for a small fee. The area is lush and not only contains a wide variety of plants and trees, but historical cemeteries, and historical information. Go more than once, as the flora is continually changing throughout the year! 1,875 acres - stretching from the mountains to the sea. This has restaurants, restrooms, and gift shops. It also hosts a farmers market and concerts and other events. Click on the link above for more details. Wahiawa Botanical Garden LINK Although this is only 27 acres, it was one of my favorites, unique to the other gardens. Located at 1396 California Ave, Wahiawa, it is just a few blocks off the Kam highway in the center of the city. When you arrive, pickup a laminated map from the office and step into quiet. The pristine walkways will take you past a gorgeous, giant Eucalyptus tree which stands stately and reaches to the sky. The trail winds downward, (on sidewalks) with hand railings. This garden has clean restrooms. It is awesome. Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden LINK This garden is over 400 acres, and contains a lake and sits at the foot of the beautiful Ko'olau Mountains. This isn't a garden you will probably experience by walking, but you can drive your car to different areas. The garden is divided into plants/trees from various regions of the world (. Philippines, Malaysia, Tropical America, India & Sri Lanka, Melanesia, Hawaii, Polynesia, and Africa). This park issues fishing poles, and has other artifacts in the main area. They also allow camping. Click the link above for more details. It's located at 45-680 Luluku Road, Kāne'ohe, Oahu, Hawaii. For other botanical gardens click here |