Hilo Tropical Gardens, Botanical garden in Onomea Valley, Hawaii County, United States.
The garden spans 40 acres of natural landscape with over 2,000 tropical plant species, featuring streams, waterfalls, and a boardwalk overlooking Onomea Bay.
Dan and Pauline Lutkenhouse discovered the 17-acre property in 1977 and transformed the dense jungle into gardens, which opened to visitors in 1984.
The Onomea Bay area previously hosted a fishing village and sugar mill, with remnants of industrial structures visible in the surrounding hills.
The garden charges 30 dollars for adults and 22 dollars for children aged 6-12, with operating hours from 9 AM to 5 PM daily except major holidays.
The garden contains a collection of 200 palm varieties and 80 species of heliconias, with some mango and coconut trees exceeding 100 years in age.
Location: Hawaii County
GPS coordinates: 19.73500,-155.03700
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:49
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