Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a 17-acre tropical landscape at the entrance to Onomea Valley on the Hāmākua coast of Hawaiʻi Island. Created after Dan J. Lutkenhouse bought the property in 1977 and spent seven years clearing and restoring it, the garden opened in 1984 as a place shaped by the valley’s natural contours, moisture, and dense rainforest growth rather than formal design. More than 2,500 species of tropical plants grow along its paths, with anthuriums, gingers, bromeliads, heliconias, and over 270 orchid species among its highlights. The grounds also include Onomea Falls, and the garden now serves educational and conservation purposes as a nonprofit organization.

Papaikou, Hawaii · United States