McBryde Garden

Overview

McBryde Garden is a lush, tropical botanical garden located on the south shore of Kauai. It offers a serene escape with a diverse collection of plants from around the world.

Home to a wide variety of tropical plants, including rare and endangered species, and a key site for botanical research and conservation.

Botanical Garden Nature Reserve

Location

Address

4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii

Neighborhood: Lawai

Coordinates

21.916700, -159.483300

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 (ages 5-12)

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds, cooler temperatures

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

full day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

warm and pleasant

• Flowers in bloom
• Lush greenery

summer

hot and humid

• Extended daylight hours

autumn

cooler, less humid

• Fall foliage

winter

cooler, rainy

• Holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water bottle tickets

seasonal

rain jacket umbrella

not allowed

pets drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• uneven paths
• slippery when wet

Medical facilities: first aid available on-site

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, credit cards

Currency

USD

Typical Costs

entry $25

parking $5

food $12

souvenirs $15

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, light clothing, 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

McBryde Garden Guide

Size: 45 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets, Plant information

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Lihue Airport

Distance: 25 km

Travel Time: 30 minutes

taxi

$40 30 min

public_transport

$2 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

bus

$2 15 min

taxi

$10 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance, beautiful nature

Historical Significance: Home to rare and endangered plants, part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning for locals
Best food at the garden's cafe

Local Recommendations

• Try local shave ice
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Aloha

thank_you Mahalo

where_is Ua 'ino a'e

how_much 'A 'oe pehea

beautiful Nani

ticket Tiketihu

Guide Languages: English, Japanese, Hawaiian

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot of the entrance arch

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Viewpoint

Best Time: Sunset

Tips: Wide shot

Result: Breathtaking sunset views

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Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas, viewpoints

prohibited areas conservation areas

flash photography allowed in designated areas

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited without permit

tripod policy allowed in designated areas

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Allerton Garden

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Botanical Garden

Poipu Beach Park

Distance: 3km

Walking: 40 min

Type: Beach

Spa Grande

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Spa

Reviews

4.7

Based on 850 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great for photography"

Contact Information

+1 808-332-7324

info@ntbg.org

www.ntbg.org

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