Experts' Choice Award National Tropical Botanical Garden
What the experts agree on
Lush Lawai Valley gardens showcase the world's largest native Hawaiian plant collection across 252 acres, plus historic Queen Emma retreat grounds and dramatic limestone cliffs—best explored by guided tour.
“The 252-acre McBryde Garden has the world's largest collection of native Hawaiian flora, plus other rare Pacific species.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "This lush swath of Lawai Valley contains three separate gardens worth visiting, as well as the headquarters and research facilities." Full review
Fodor's "Tucked away in Lawai Valley, these gardens include lands and a cottage once used by Hawaii's Queen Emma for a summer retreat." Full review
Lonely Planet "Tour the stunning gardens at the National Tropical Botanical Garden and admire the windswept limestone cliffs of the Mahaʻulepu."
Where "These two very different gardens are located on the south shore in a lush valley. A variety of tours are offered; all begin with a tram ride from the visitors center outside of the..." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Two superb gardens in lush Lawa‘i Valley, run by the National Tropical Botanical Garden, are open to visitors." Full review
Lonely Planet "Start your first day in Kalaheo at Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co, before an early tour of the National Tropical Botanical Garden"
The perfect 2, 4 or 8 days in Kaua‘i
March 18, 2022
