Kula Botanical Garden

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Eight-acre hillside garden featuring native Hawaiian plants, exotic flowers, koi ponds, waterfalls, and scenic views along self-guided walking paths.

General Information

Hours:
Daily: 9am to 3:15pm (Garden)
Gift Shop: 9am to 4pm
Fees:
Adults: $15
Children (6–12): $5
Children under 6: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Kula (2 mi), Makawao (6 mi)
Seasons:
All year; most colorful in spring and early summer
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5zZzZzZzZzq5z9A6
Website:
kbgmaui.com

From Kahului, HI (21 mi): Take HI-37 S to Kula; turn left onto Kekaulike Avenue and continue to the garden entrance just past mile marker 8.

Overview

Kula Botanical Garden is an 8-acre garden on the slopes of Haleakalā at about 3,300 feet elevation, on Kekaulike Highway (Highway 377) near the Kula Highway junction. Created in 1977 by Warren McCord as a native Hawaiian plant reserve, it was Maui’s first public garden.

The garden holds nearly 2,000 plant varieties of tropical and semitropical species.

  • Collections of protea, orchids, bromeliads and native Hawaiian plants
  • Koa and kukui trees
  • An aviary, a koi pond, waterfalls and a covered bridge

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