Maui Botanical Garden Guide

Garden of Eden Arboretum

Garden of Eden Arboretum on Maui's Road to Hana is known for rainforest trails, labeled tropical plants, waterfall views, picnic areas and Keopuka Rock scenery.

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Garden of Eden Arboretum

Maui Garden Of Eden

The Maui Garden of Eden deserves its name. It is a botanical paradise, located along the famous Hana Highway on Maui's northern coastline. The garden encompasses 26 acres of trails and is home to rare trees, hidden waterfalls and unique flowers in a natural island setting. Here you can get away from the crowds and noise.

There are many picnic areas in the garden and great photo opportunities, not only of the plants, but also of the coastline. You might even recognize a filming location from the popular Hollywood movie Jurassic Park – Keopuka Rock. It's a photographer's dream.

Also, the Maui Garden of Eden features the most extensive and colorful collection of ti plants in the state of Hawaii. The Garden of Eden and Arboretum is also available for weddings, receptions and other private parties or special occasions.

Key Features

Paid private botanical garden along Maui's Road to Hana
Located near mile marker 10.5 on Hana Highway
Current hours are daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Current admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 5 to 16
Children under 5 are currently admitted free
Known for rainforest trails, labeled tropical plants and scenic lookouts
Keopuka Rock viewpoint is associated with the opening scene from Jurassic Park
Waterfall views, picnic areas and pond scenery are part of the garden setting
Plan for wet paths, rain and mosquitoes in this lush north shore area
The garden is an easy early Road to Hana visit before Keanae and Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Keopuka Rock associated with Garden of Eden Arboretum?

One of the garden overlooks faces Keopuka Rock, a sea stack made famous by the opening helicopter scene in Jurassic Park.

What kinds of plants are found in the garden?

The arboretum includes hundreds of labeled plants, including ti plants, palms, bamboo, heliconia, ginger, tropical flowers and trees from Hawaii and other tropical regions.

How long do people usually spend at Garden of Eden Arboretum?

Many visitors spend about one to two hours, depending on how many trails, lookouts, picnic areas and plant displays they want to include.

Is Garden of Eden Arboretum connected with the Road to Hana?

Yes. The garden is one of the earlier paid stops on the Road to Hana, so many travelers visit it before continuing toward Keanae, Wailua, Hana or Kipahulu.

What makes this garden different from a quick roadside lookout?

Instead of one viewpoint, the property has walking paths, plant collections, waterfall views, pond areas, picnic spots and several lookouts spread across the garden grounds.