This garden is a living treasure box of native Hawaiian coastal species and plants brought here by Polynesian voyagers in their seafaring canoes. Stroll beneath the shade of the hala and breadfruit trees. Learn how the first Hawaiians made everything from medicine to musical instruments out of the plants they found growing in these islands. Ask to see the hapai (pregnant) banana tree—a variety with fruits that grow inside the trunk! Take a self-guided audio tour or take a do docent-led tour ($10) Tuesday through Thursday at 10am. If the garden happens to be hosting a lei-making or kapa-dyeing workshop while you’re on the island, don’t miss it.
Maui› Attraction
Maui Nui Botanical Garden
150 Kanaloa Ave.
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Neighborhood
Kahului
Phone
808/249-2798
Prices
$5 adults, free for seniors and children 12 and under and on Sat; guided tours $10 per person
Web site
Maui Nui Botanical Garden

Map
150 Kanaloa Ave. MauiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.