03-28-2026
Limahuli Garden & Preserve
Located within the North Region on Kauai
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Limahuli Garden & Preserve
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Along the North Shore of Kauai, past mile marker 9 on Highway 560, mauka (towards the mountain) is one of the fascinating gardens on the island, Limahuli Garden & Preserve. The 1,000-acre garden is now part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens after being donated to the society in 1976. In 1995, the garden was opened to the public and as of 1997 was rated by the American Horticultural Society as the best natural botanical garden in the United States. The garden, nestled in the mountains, is unique and a real treasure to visit. One of the most amazing areas of the garden is the taro gardens and terrace system, the origins of which date back a century or more to the earliest Hawaiians. An overlook, as seen on the following page, allows you to get an amazing view of this archeological wonder.
Today, 17 acres of the garden and rainforest provide visitors a chance to view both the natural beauty of the island and the cultural history behind it. The garden is a great place to walk the land where taro still thrives on ancient lava rock terraces, learn about native plants of the Hawaiian chain, and become educated on the best environmental practices of water, soil, and rare plant conservation in the state of Hawai'i.
Reservations are required and open 30 days in advance. Admission is $20 per person for a self-guided tour, or $60 per person (ages 13+) for a guided tour. Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday. If you have time on the north shore, this garden is well worth the visit. Limahuli Stream also makes its way through the garden to the ocean. You may have noticed it on your way in. Visitors at Hāʻena and Kēʻē Beach often use it to wash off sand and seawater.
You can learn more about the garden, view photographs, and check for updates on their website at https://ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli/
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Published by: Tori C. Derrick
President & certified Hawaii travel expert with 15+ years of experience in Hawaii tourism.
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