Botanical World Adventures
Botanical World Adventures is a Hakalau garden and rainforest property with waterfall views, a hedge maze, walking paths, zipline tours and Hamakua Coast scenery.
Big Island Botanical Garden Guide
Big Island Botanical Gardens
Hawaii Island has rainforest gardens, orchid collections, Japanese-style landscapes and tropical plant preserves from Hilo to the Hamakua Coast and Kona. Browse Big Island botanical garden guides with details on setting, highlights, access, admission, parking and nearby places.
Garden directory
Big Island Botanical Gardens
Browse Big Island botanical gardens, from tropical plant collections and scenic walking paths to peaceful places filled with native and introduced island flora.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a rainforest garden near Papaikou, with orchid paths, waterfalls, lily ponds, Onomea Bay views and lush Hamakua Coast scenery.
Lili'uokalani Gardens
Lili'uokalani Gardens is a Hilo waterfront garden on Banyan Drive, with Japanese-style ponds, bridges, stone lanterns, bay views and free admission.
Nani Mau Gardens
Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo is a tropical garden and event property with orchids, palms, fruit trees, garden paths and a long east-side history.
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens is a compact Kailua-Kona garden with regional plant terraces, a digital walking tour and Kealakowa'a Heiau on the grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best botanical gardens on the Big Island?
Big Island botanical gardens include Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Lili'uokalani Gardens, Nani Mau Gardens, Botanical World Adventures and Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens.
Which Big Island garden is best for rainforest scenery?
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden near Hilo is known for rainforest paths, orchids, waterfalls, lily ponds, tropical plants and Onomea Bay views.
Which Big Island botanical garden is in Hilo?
Lili'uokalani Gardens and Nani Mau Gardens are in Hilo, while Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Botanical World Adventures are north of Hilo along the Hamakua Coast.
Which Big Island garden is near Kailua-Kona?
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens is in Kailua-Kona and features native Hawaiian plants, global plant sections, a digital garden tour and Kealakowa'a Heiau.
Are Big Island botanical gardens good for families?
Yes. Many gardens offer peaceful walking paths, tropical plants, open scenery and easy photo stops, though hours, admission and trail conditions vary by garden.