Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

Overview

The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a 3-acre lush botanical garden located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It offers a serene escape into nature with a variety of tropical plants and beautiful scenery.

The garden is home to a diverse collection of tropical plants and offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and photographers.

Botanical Garden Nature Reserve

Location

Address

27-717 Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Neighborhood: Papaikou

Coordinates

19.687600, -155.107900

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission

Adults

$25

Children

$12

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

half day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• flowers
• gardens

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

rainy

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

rain jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs
• slippery paths

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

USD

Typical Costs

entry $25

parking $5

food $15

souvenirs $20

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Official App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Hilo International Airport

Distance: 10 km

Travel Time: 15 minutes

taxi

$20 15 min

public_transport

$3 25 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

bus

$1.50 15 min

taxi

$10 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Aloha

thank_you Mahalo

where_is Where is

how_much How much

beautiful Nani

ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English, Hawaiian

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#travel #hawaii #nature

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Akatsuka Orchid Gardens

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Garden

Rainbow Falls

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Waterfall

Reviews

4.6

Based on 5,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+18089648207

info@htbg.org

www.htbg.org

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