Introducing the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden subalbum is the newest addition to the TPI - Janus Travel website Photo Gallery. This site & the photo collection definitely get my "Don't Miss It" rating. Look for the new pictures in the 2009 Vancouver to Hawaii album.

Hilo's renowned Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is "A Garden in a Valley on the Ocean". This Non-profit 501 (c) (3) Scientific & Educational trust has a history as interesting as the garden itself.

For now, let's go browse the photos. Wander through this "Garden in a Valley on the Ocean". Start at the Visitor Centre. Then walk the paths into the rainforest & past the waterfalls, creek, Palm Jungle, Orchid Garden & much more. Well-marked paths with gorgeous gardens wind through the site starting at the visitor centre. Your final stop is scenic Onomea Bay. The Twin Rocks in the bay are the subject of a wonderful Hawaiian legend. There are waterfalls, a creek, an orchid garden, & many other features to see on the way. The 2500 species of tropical flowers, fruits, plants & trees create a breathtaking spectacle in their 17 acre setting. Don't worry if you get tired or have limited mobility. Friendly staff members will drive you up & down the boardwalk.

The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is my favourite botanical garden to date & the most beautiful place I saw on Hawaii. Happy Trails to you!

Onomea Bay Photo Credit: Amy Evans