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Testimonials

Dale-icious
Dale-icious
September 18, 2023
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A stunning beautifully designed garden... We visited Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden during a visit to Hawaii as part of a 16-night Hawaiian cruise. It quickly became one of the highlights of our trip. A stunning beautifully designed garden and bio-reserve with unique and rare flora and many places to sit and enjoy the views of the sea or the grounds. This would be a great place for families too, as there's a lot of opportunities for children to learn and enjoy from the interesting informative signage dotted throughout the property. It's worth noting that there is a steep path leading to and from the property due to the nature of the land. Although much of the grounds are wheelchair accessible, this gradient is tough on the return back up; however there are places to stop and catch your breath.
Crane R
Crane R
August 27, 2023
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An AMAZING garden, must visit A really well-designed garden with an astounding array of tropical plants. Its not that big but one can easily spend hours there. And there really are mosquitos (we should have gotten the bug dope they suggested, our bad).
KhmerloveTravels
KhmerloveTravels
August 25, 2023
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Worth the drive from Kona! This botanical garden is amazing. Everything is labeled. It's beauitful, and there's a lot to see. We were a senior, a couple, and a toddler when we visited.
Autumn M
Autumn M
August 22, 2023
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This is a must do The walk does have some incline and decline, so wear sneakers. The gardens are breathtaking. The ocean views are wonderful. The unique plants and flowers are beautiful. I definitely recommend this place. Make sure you bring a ton of bug spray and water. The mosquitos were insane.
Elms4
Elms4
August 19, 2023
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Beautiful plants/trees/flowers and views! I grew up on the Big Island and saw plants that I have never seen before Also saw trees that - I did not know could grow so tall! Who new ferns (hapu) and guava trees grew that tall! Aside from the beautiful plants and flowers, there was a waterfall and the ocean to admire. Take time to read the story of how the bioreserve came to being - it's an amazing story. The walk is down a steep slope - you're walking down a valley to the ocean and you do have to walk up that same slope.
Carene O
Carene O
August 17, 2023
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Visit on a sunny day A true highlight of our trip to Hawaii. Absolutely stunning! The weather was perfect - to be honest I would not have wanted to be on that little back road trying to find this place in the rain. Boardwalk is steep and would be slippery in the rain, too.
Pearliegirl
Pearliegirl
August 8, 2023
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Must see Most beautiful botanical garden I have ever been to. As others have said, absolutely breathtaking. Plan to spend a couple of Joe’s here.
LAH375
LAH375
August 2, 2023
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Must see if you love tropical plants! This bio reserve was impressive. Even more so when you realize the original owner started clearing it in his late 50's! Everything was so lush; I felt truly immersed in a rainforest. Lots of signs to help you ID the tropical plants and some Hawaiian history/culture mixed in. A must-see for any gardener or tropical plant lover. The walk back up the boardwalk is a challenge, but they have resting benches.
Patrick B
Patrick B
July 31, 2023
Verified
Very nice Certainly worth a visit for their beautiful collection of tropical plants from all over the world and the cool setting. But not as interesting and stunning as the Limahuli Garden and Preserve on Kaua’i, which specialises in native plants.

Visit the Garden

The Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden attracts photographers, gardeners, scientists, and nature lovers from around the world. We offer over a mile of trails lined with thousands of rare and endangered flora from all parts of the globe. It is a magical place where paths and bridges guide you over mountain-fed streams and waterfalls into awe-inspiring views of Onomea Bay along the beautiful Hamakua Coast.

 

Don’t miss seeing the East side of Hawai’i. It is sure to be the highlight of your adventure!

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❓🤨 We often get asked, “what is there to see?”

👀 Besides the 2,500+ species of plants, the Garden also has amazing viewpoints.

📷 Make sure your cameras has fully charged batteries cause there’s a lot to see!

#hawaiitropicalbioreserve #hawaiitropicalbotanicalgarden #botanicalgardens #tropicalbotanicalgarden #bigislandhawaii #bigisland #hawaii #onomeabay #tropicalplants #waterfalls #oceanviews #orchidgarden
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🤩 Look up, look in, look around when visiting @hawaiitropicalbioreserve!

🌺 Look up and you'll see many epiphytic plants on trees.

🌴 Look in and you'll find endangered palms.

🦋 Look around and you'll spot Monarch butterflies around the Garden.

#hawaiitropicalbioreserve #htbg #tropicabotanicalgarden #tropicalgarden #tropicabotanicalgarden #onomeabay #tropicalplants #bigislandhawaii #hawaii #orchids #gingers #endangeredspecies #endangeredpalms
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🌱 #FernFriday: Blechnum gibbum or Silver Lady fern.

🔍 Found in Fern Circle, It grows up to 20 inches high and with fronds about as wide.

#ferns #hawaiitropicalbioreserve #hawaiitropicalbotanicalgarden #tropicalplant #bigislandhawaii #bigisland
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🌸 September Blooming Highlight: Vriesea Bromeliad Or Flaming Sword Bromeliad

📕 This epiphytic plant produces only one flower during its life cycle. Once it’s finished flowering, it will produce offsprings called pups.

👀 Find more of this bromeliad throughout the Garden.

🎶 Slack key medley by Gabby Pahinui. We do not own rights to this music.

#vrieseabromeliad #flamingswordbromeliad #bromeliads #hawaiitropicalbioreserve #hawaiitropicalbotanicalgarden #botanicalgarden #tropicalbotanicalgarden #onomeabay #bigislandhawaii #hawaii #tropicalplants
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🌸 September Blooming Highlight: Orange Ixora

🌏 Native to tropical parts of Asia, this plant produces large clusters of tiny flowers in the summer but in tropical climates, it flowers year-round.

👀 Spot this beauty by Founder’s Beginnings Board

🎶 Slack key medley by Gabby Pahinui. We do not own rights to this music.

#hawaiitropicalbioreserveandgarden #hawaiitropicalbotanicalgarden #ixora #westindianjasmine #botanicalgarden #tropicalbotanicalgarden #bigislandhawaii #onomeabay #bigislandofhawaii #hawaii
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🌺 September Blooming Highlight: Phalaenopsis mariae

🌍 Native to Borneo and the Mindanao Island of the Philippines.

🔎 Spot this orchid by Torch Ginger Trail.

🎶 Slack key medley by Gabby Pahinui.

#hawaiitropicalbioreserveandgarden #hawaiitropicalbotanicalgarden #botanicalgarden #phalaenopsismariae #phalaenopsisorchid #phalaenopsis #tropicalbotanicalgarden #bigislandhawaii #hawaii #onomeabay
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🎥 September Blooming Highlights: Dendrocalamus giganteaus or the Giant Bamboo

🔍 Spotted by the Boardwalk, this bamboo has multiple bamboo shoots growing.

🌎 It originates from south Asia specifically India, Laos, China and Myanmar.

🎶 Slack key guitar medley by Gabby Pahanui. We do not own rights to this music.

#hawaiitropicalbioreserveandgarden #hawaiitropicalbotanicalgarden #htbg #bamboo #grass #giantbamboo #dendrocalamusgiganteus #bigislandhawaii #bigislandofhawaii #onomeabay #hawaii #tropicalbotanicalgarden #tropicalbotanicalgardens #botanicalgarden #bambooplanting
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📷 A #throwback photo of Boulder Creek Falls compared to what it is today. 🌊 🪨

#throwbackthursday #onomeabay #hawaiitropicalbioreserve #htbg #hawaii #bigislandhawaii
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🌸 August Blooming Highlight: Anthurium hookeri or Bird’s Nest Fern.

🌱 This epiphytic plant is found in the Carribean to north South America. It grows in the tropics on top of other plants and even trees.

👀 Spot this anthurium throughout the Garden.

🎶 Paniolo Medley by Ken Emerson. We do not own rights to this music.

#anthruriumhookeri #birdsnestanthurium #tropicalplant #anthuriums #tropicalbotanicalgarden #hawaiitropicalbioreserve #hawaiitropicalbioreserveandgarden #bigislandhawaii #bigislandhawaii🌴 #hawaii #onomeabay
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🌸 August Blooming Highlights: Codiaeum variegatum or Gold Dust Croton.

🔍 This famous house plant is known for its bright shiny elliptical leaves with yellow speckled splashes

👀 Find this beauty by Lily Lake.

🎵 Paniolo Medley by Ken Emerson. We do not own the rights to this music.

#hawaiitropicalbioreserve #hawaiitropicalbotanicalgarden #botanicalgarden #Codiaeumvariegatum #golddustcroton #tropicalplant #bigislandhawaii #hawaii #onomeabay
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The Maui devastation is truly a great loss to all of us here in the Islands of Hawaii.

Lahaina is a special place we will always cherish. Help us support Maui's relief efforts by checking out these links:

Maui Divers: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvvmd8tuWY5/

Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/donate/

Hawaii Red Cross (Volunteer Sign Up): https://www.instagram.com/p/CvvoNWbOH0P/

Hawaii Community Foundation: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

Maui Mutual Aid: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y7J26SYUJFQU8

The Maui Humane Society: https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/ For donations & fosters

Mahalo for your Support and Donations from Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden.

#mauistrong #aloha #mauisupportmaui
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🌸 August Blooming Highlight: Pritchardia minor or Lo’ulu palm

🔎 Found in the Orchid Garden, Lo’ulu palm is endemic to Hawaii.

🎵 Paniolo Medley by Ken Emerson. We do not own rights to this music.

#HTBG #hawaiitropicalbioreserve #botanicalgarden #nativeplants #hawaiinativeplants #loulupalm #palmtree #tropicalplant #bigislandhawaii #onomeabay #
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