Botanical World Adventures
Botanical World Adventures in Hakalau features tropical gardens, a hedge maze, rainforest trails, waterfalls, ziplines and Hamakua Coast scenery.
Big Island Botanical Garden Guide
Big Island Botanical Gardens
Find the best Big Island botanical gardens for rainforest paths, tropical flowers, native plants, waterfalls, bay views and peaceful walking areas, from Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Lili'uokalani Gardens to Nani Mau Gardens, Botanical World Adventures and Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens.
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 near Hilo features rainforest paths, orchids, waterfalls, lily ponds, Onomea Bay views and tropical plant collections.
Lili'uokalani Gardens
Lili'uokalani Gardens in Hilo features Japanese garden scenery, Waihonu Pond, red bridges, walking paths, bay views and access to Coconut Island.
Nani Mau Gardens
Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo features tropical flowers, orchids, palms, fruit trees, garden paths, event spaces and a long east-side garden history.
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens in Kailua-Kona feature native Hawaiian plants, global plant sections, a digital garden tour and Kealakowa'a Heiau.
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.