Haiku Gardens

Site of a restaurant with 6 acres of bamboo groves, giant banyan trees, lily pond, thatched roof gazebos, and gardens. Can see Pali above. Being renovated at the moment. Popular for weddings. Private estate but public welcome.

Address: 46-336 Haiku Rd
Bus: 55 to Haiku Rd
Hours: Gardens always open
Price: Free

Hawaii Nature Center

Non profit environmental education organization. Good to bring children along. Hikes are available to the public. On weekends center often hosts special weekend programs including exploration for children and hikes of various degrees of difficulty for adults.

Address: 2131 Makiki Heights Dr.
Bus: Bus 55 to Ala mona Center then take bus 4 or 17 to Keeaumoku Nehoa get off, then walk back to Daimond head to the next street which should be Makiki. (This should be a 15 min walk).
Phone: 955-0100
Hours: 8am-4:30pm daily
Price: Free

Wahiawa Botanical Garden

27 acres of tropical rain forest, ferns and 60 different trees from around the world.

Address:1396 California Ave Wahiawa
Bus: Bus 52 (Going to Miliani) goes directly
Phone: 612-7321
Hours: Daily 9am-4pm
Price: Free

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden

400 acres of Garden and Hiking trails and a 32 acre lake. Camping is allowed with permit.

 

Address:45-680 Luluku Road Kaneohe
Bus: Bus 55 or 56
Phone: 233-7323
Hours: Daily 9am-4pm
Price: Free

Foster Botanical Garden

Approximately 4,000 tropical species of plants and trees. Near China town. Make reservations before you go. Guided tours available upon reservation.

Address:50 N Vineyard Blvd (across from Zippy's)
Bus: Bus 55 near Queen Emma Gardens and walk towards N Vineyward Blvd (should be a few blocks away, walking distance).
Phone: 522-7065
Hours: Daily 9am-4 pm.
Price: $5 or $3 Kamaina, children under 9 $1

Lyon Arboretum

200 acre graden consisting of rain forest, herb garden, lily pond and benches. Map available at check in point. The main trail takes approximately 45 min. Many side trails and a small water fall at the end of one of the trails.

Address:3860 Manoa Road
Bus: 55 ala moana, go to kona and get 5 to intersection of Moana (walking distance
Phone: 988-0456 or 0464
Hours: Mon -Sat 9am-3pm (except holidays)
Price: Donation of $2.50 (not required)

Moanalua Gardens

Private property, call ahead of time. The Garden Foundation sponsors hikes that leave from Moanalua Garden to Moanalua Valley. You can also purchase a $5 booket guide at entrance.

Address:1401 Mahiole Street, Honolulu
Bus: Bus 55 to Bishop St., walk to Hotel St. and get bus 12. Get off at intersection of Kaua and Funston.(Walking distance to park) or from Bishop street get the A or B bus express to Barentania and catch the 31 tripler bus to Moanalua Garden.
Phone: 839-5334
Hours: 8-4pm
Price: Free

Moanalua Gardens Foundation Kamananui Valley

Located near the airport and Tripler Army Hospital , on the outskirts of urban Honolulu. This public park, privately owned and managed, offers a wide range of walks, treks, hikes and cultural experiences, displays, and presentation year-round.

Address: 1352 Pineapple Place Honolulu, HI 96819
Phone: (808) 839 5334

Paradise Park

Conceived and built as a tourist attraction utilizing imported colorful birds. Restaurant, gift shop, tours, trained bird shows in lush tropical setting.

Address: 3737 Manoa Rd Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 988 2141, 988 6686

Senator Fongs Plantation and Gardens

725 acres of tropical fruits, flowering trees, and flowers at the foot of Koolau Mountains. Open daily. For more information call 2396775.

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