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The Hamakua Coast Garden

Just off the highway, this garden park on more than 300 acres of former sugarcane land has wide views of the countryside and the ocean; it's also the place to see the beautiful Kamaee waterfalls. During a visit you can follow a walking trail with old-growth tropical gardens including orchids, palm trees, ginger, hibiscus, and heliconia; visit the 10-acre arboretum, which includes a maze made of orange shrubs; explore the river walk; ride the relatively small zipline; and take the only off-road Segway adventure on the island. You can tour the garden only for a nominal fee, which is waived if you take the zipline or Segway. If you skip the zipline, you can see it all in a few hours. This place is 3 miles north of Honomu. 

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Quick Facts

31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy.
Hakalau, Hawaii  96710, USA

808-963–5427

www.botanicalworld.com

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $10 garden, $177 zipline, Segway from $137

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