Waimea Valley, Botanical garden in North Shore of Oahu, United States
The 1,875-acre valley contains 52 themed gardens featuring 5,000 documented tropical and subtropical plants, including rare Hawaiian flora and endangered global species.
The valley served as residence for Hawaiian high priests since 1092, when it was granted to Kahuna Nui, becoming a center for religious practices and ceremonies.
Three major temples border the valley, including Pu'u o Mahuka, constructed in the 1700s by Kahuna Nui Kaopulupulu on the Keanaloa elevation.
Daily botanical tours start at 12:30 PM, allowing visitors to explore distinct garden sections representing flora from Polynesia, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
The garden maintains collections of pink taro root stock, which ancient Hawaiian elite particularly valued, along with complex fish ponds and farming structures.
Location: Honolulu County
Website: http://waimeavalley.net
GPS coordinates: 21.63390,-158.05200
Latest update: May 24, 2025 09:44
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