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Kahanu Garden, Maui
Located near Hana and directly on a gorgeous stretch of coastline, the Kahanu Garden is a 500-acre (2 sq. km) natural sanctuary that’s well worth a visit. The garden is part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden system and features many tropical plants, including 130 varieties of breadfruit.
In fact, Kahana Garden has the largest collection of this important Pacific fruit crop in the world. Another separate garden named the Canoe Garden features useful plants that the early Polynesian settlers brought with them to Hawaii.
Kahanu Garden is also home to the centuries old Piilanihale heiau, which is one of the largest Hawaiian stone temples. It was built over 500 years ago and was a place of worship in ancient Hawaii.
Self-guided tours through the garden are available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. The tour is about half a mile long and admission is $10 per person (children 12 years and under are free).
Kahanu Garden Admission
Self-guided: Adults $10; Children 12 yrs. and under free.
Guided: $25; Children 12 yrs. and under free (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Kahanu Garden Overview
- 500-acre garden featuring a wide variety of tropical plants
- Located on a gorgeous stretch of coastline
- Home of one of the largest and oldest Hawaiian heiaus
Location: 1819 Hana Highway, Hana, HI 96713 Directions: Take Highway 360 (Hana Highway) toward Hana. Turn left near mile marker #31 where you’ll see Ulaino Road. The garden is on the right past the Kaeleku Caverns.
