Limahuli Garden and Preserve

Limahuli Garden and Preserve on Kauaʻi’s north shore combines a 17-acre botanical garden with a 985-acre preserve in Limahuli Valley, where tropical landscapes span three ecological zones beneath Makana Mountain. Known for native Hawaiian plants and species introduced by early Polynesian settlers, it also preserves taro terraces linked to an ancient ahupuaʻa system of land, water, and food management. The preserve began in 1967 with a donation from Juliet Rice Wichman and later grew through Charles “Chipper” Rice Wichman. Nationally recognized for its natural beauty, Hawaiian culture, and environmental stewardship, the garden welcomes visitors while the preserve remains closed to the public.

Haena, Hawaii · United States