Epic Travel → North America → Hawaii → The Big Island → Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

Location: Hamakua Coast (north of Hilo), Hawaii

Time Required: 1 hour

Red Tape/Notes: $15 per person, open 9am – 5pm daily (except major holidays). Bring mosquito repellent.

What’s Nearby?: ‘Akaka Falls, Umauma Falls Ziplining, Nanue Falls

On your way out of Hilo, just past the seven mile marker, you’ll see a sign for a scenic route. Take it. It’s a very nice drive, though pretty jungles and with occasional water views. More importantly, it brings you to Onomea Bay and the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Wander through the garden, appreciating the birds and flowers, the beautiful bay views (Onomea Bay is really lovely, although I like the view from outside the park – the view from the scenic route – better), and Onomea Falls. This is the best botanical garden on the island.

Epic Travel → North America → Hawaii → The Big Island → Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden