Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Aloha and welcome to Mauis Garden Of Eden Arboretum. An Arboretum is a park dedicated to trees. We also feature hundreds of lowland rainforest species of flowers,shrubs,and ground covers as well.We began this project in1991 with 30 acres of densely overgrown jungle, now after investing more than 20yrs of physical labor and 2 million dollars, we have created one of Hawaii's most visited botanical gardens. We have many plants found nowhere else or are uncommon to Hawaii, such as rare Amazon fruits and medicinal species, endangered hardwoods, spice, exotic nut trees, ferns and so much more...A botanical Disneyland with over 2 miles of maintained graveled walking trails...A truly educational facility with over 700 plants botanically labeled. Try to allow at least 45 minutes to explore.We feature great views and photo opportunities but no direct access to the waterfall or pools.If you are only interested in restrooms (we now have improved facilities) You can do so for free 2 miles down the road.A portion of your entry fee is donated to the nature conservatory. The cost to keep our gate open averages $1,000/dy so we sincerely thank you for your support,,,especially those who have contributed beyond our entry fee. Most botanical gardens have teams of volunteers and use chemicals to curb costs. Our entire staff are well paid professionals, and we are almost entirely a chemical free park. Thank you for visiting, we do take your comments to heart
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  • MsVic
    Frisco, Texas614 contributions
    Perfect Stop on Hana Hwy!
    Oh what a treat this place was! It costs a nominal fee to go into the botanical park but so worth it! Plus the $$ you spend goes back into the upkeep of the gardens so a very worthy cause! Inside you will find many trails to walk and see a little of everything the rainforest offers in one spot. Perfect views of a waterfall along with the ocean and many different types of vegetation, They have grouped and organized the area very well so each trail takes you to see something different. My favorite was the bamboo forest which sounded like creaking doors in the wind- it was An incredible experience! We had a yummy snack at the coconut cafe and the banana nut bread was some of the best I’ve ever had. Make sure and get the fresh squeezed pineapple juice- so tasty! What a fabulous place!
    Mahalo for your review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your visit with us! We hope to see you again in the future!
    Written July 8, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2020
    Written February 27, 2020
  • Joe P
    Estes Park, Colorado303 contributions
    Nice stop to stretch
    Lots of places along the road to Hana to stop. Almost all of them are free. The Garden of Eden charges $15 per head. So why would I recommend it? The place is beautiful. It is very well kept up. They have an abundance of easily negotiated trails, and a guide map to find your way around. And, maybe because of the admission fee, its quiet and peaceful, not crowded. I saw some reviews that indicated they were turned off by the entrance fee. We felt it was worth it.
    Mahalo for your review, Joe! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your visit with us! We hope to see you again in the future! Thank you for supporting our family business.
    Written July 8, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2020
    Written March 5, 2020
  • abrp722
    Honolulu, Hawaii297 contributions
    Just as beautiful as ever
    It is perfectly beautiful, perfectly maintained and deserted as a real Garden of Eden after Adam and Eva left. There is a good probability that you will be the only visitor in this usually crowded place. If you have a chance to come, do it.
    Mahalo for the review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit!
    Written September 14, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2020
    Written August 10, 2020
  • kaylub_6
    Lynnwood, Washington6 contributions
    Beautiful
    We visited on a nice sunny afternoon on our way back from Hana. I was hesitant about the $15 entry fee per person but as the time went by during our visit I actually might have paid more. To be clear, this is nature, lots of interesting and beautiful plants and awesome views so some may not find it exciting. BUT, one of the main reasons you visit Maui is to enjoy the natural beauty. If you are driving the road to Hana and enjoying all of the natural beauty this is a great stop to add and worth exploring the interesting trees/plants/views/animals in Eden!
    Mahalo for your review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your visit with us! We hope to see you again in the future! :)
    Written July 8, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 4, 2020
  • Nicole W
    1 contribution
    NOT WORTH 20 DOLLARS PER PERSON FEE- TOTAL RIP OFF
    I wish I could give this place a zero review. Yesterday we stopped by there on the way to Pipiwa Trail. In these hard economic times they charged 20 dollars per person for absolutely zero , zilch . The map they gave us was no help at all. Visitors beware, save your money and do not waste your time at this place. There are so many more worthwhile places to visit that are much better than this so called Garden of Eden.
    Visited August 2022
    Written August 31, 2022
  • Konstantin M
    New York27 contributions
    $20pp - Not Worth for the Price
    Definitely a waste of time on our trip of Road to Hana. $20 per PERSON entry is too much in our opinion for what there was there. The maps and signage that’s around the garden is not necessarily correct and forces you to waste a lot of time walking around. We saw other people confused as well. Skip the trip and long wait to get in. Also under no circumstance buy food from their food shack before you leave. We ordered a smoothie and saw them put frozen fruit in our drink. The fruit looked like it had similar packaging from Costco. We’re in Hawaii and can’t even get fresh fruit? Food and drinks were expensive for what they were. Tourist trap and ripoff. Only gave 2 stars because the views were amazing, however still not worth the price.
    Visited August 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 3, 2021
  • prakvaid58
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1,834 contributions
    Garden of Eden … absolutely stunning splendor!
    We were absolutely astounded and dazzled by this gorgeous place! The entry fee of $15 was more than worth it! 2 1/2 miles of fascinating trails.. breathtaking sometimes in its beauty! Woods.. banyan trees, mango groves, huge bamboo trees of all colors, rainbow eucalyptus trees, waterfalls, unique colorful flowers and peacocks too! Don’t miss it on your right on the road to Hana after Mile marker 10 or so !
    Visited October 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 26, 2021
  • Ann M
    Seattle, Washington86 contributions
    Disappointing
    We had high hopes for this experience; sadly, we were let down. Entrance is $20 a person, and for thay ou get to see the same flora and views you could see from the road to Hana for free. There were a few lovely lookout points, but alas, you can see that type of view from the road... I was surprised by the lack of blooming flowers; this could be because we went in March. Go if you like small woody hikes and views.
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 27, 2023
  • Wikumj
    Bromley, United Kingdom263 contributions
    Beautiful gardens and views but expensive
    A really beautiful garden full of exotic plants and fruits, neatly labelled. This was one of the highlights of our Road to Hana day trip. As well as the plants there are some fantastic views of the coast and some waterfalls. We thought it was worth the price of admission as we spent nearly an hour there (could do it in 30 mins if short on time) but it is unfortunately overpriced as it is a bit of a tourist trap. Go early in the day to avoid getting stuck in traffic.
    Visited August 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 8, 2022
  • roseofsilvr
    Mount Juliet, Tennessee130 contributions
    Pretty stop on the road to hana
    We only stopped for the drive through experience which was pretty short. Thought this was a little pricey for the time we spent here. However, you could easily spend half a day hiking all the trails and certainly get your money's worth! We did get out at the rock and waterfall and walked around for a bit. Our kids loved seeing the peacocks! This place is very well maintained and has a lot of beautiful plants and scenery.
    Visited June 2021
    Traveled with family
    Written June 14, 2021
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kaylub_6
Lynnwood, WA6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited on a nice sunny afternoon on our way back from Hana. I was hesitant about the $15 entry fee per person but as the time went by during our visit I actually might have paid more. To be clear, this is nature, lots of interesting and beautiful plants and awesome views so some may not find it exciting. BUT, one of the main reasons you visit Maui is to enjoy the natural beauty. If you are driving the road to Hana and enjoying all of the natural beauty this is a great stop to add and worth exploring the interesting trees/plants/views/animals in Eden!
Written March 4, 2020
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Mahalo for your review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your visit with us! We hope to see you again in the future! :)
Written July 8, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Nicole W
1 contribution
Aug 2022
I wish I could give this place a zero review. Yesterday we stopped by there on the way to Pipiwa Trail. In these hard economic times they charged 20 dollars per person for absolutely zero , zilch . The map they gave us was no help at all. Visitors beware, save your money and do not waste your time at this place. There are so many more worthwhile places to visit that are much better than this so called Garden of Eden.
Written August 31, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Konstantin M
New York27 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Definitely a waste of time on our trip of Road to Hana. $20 per PERSON entry is too much in our opinion for what there was there. The maps and signage that’s around the garden is not necessarily correct and forces you to waste a lot of time walking around. We saw other people confused as well. Skip the trip and long wait to get in. Also under no circumstance buy food from their food shack before you leave. We ordered a smoothie and saw them put frozen fruit in our drink. The fruit looked like it had similar packaging from Costco. We’re in Hawaii and can’t even get fresh fruit? Food and drinks were expensive for what they were. Tourist trap and ripoff. Only gave 2 stars because the views were amazing, however still not worth the price.
Written October 3, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

prakvaid58
Philadelphia, PA1,834 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We were absolutely astounded and dazzled by this gorgeous place! The entry fee of $15 was more than worth it! 2 1/2 miles of fascinating trails.. breathtaking sometimes in its beauty!
Woods.. banyan trees, mango groves, huge bamboo trees of all colors, rainbow eucalyptus trees, waterfalls, unique colorful flowers and peacocks too!
Don’t miss it on your right on the road to Hana after Mile marker 10 or so !
Written October 26, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Ann M
Seattle, WA86 contributions
Mar 2023
We had high hopes for this experience; sadly, we were let down. Entrance is $20 a person, and for thay ou get to see the same flora and views you could see from the road to Hana for free.

There were a few lovely lookout points, but alas, you can see that type of view from the road...

I was surprised by the lack of blooming flowers; this could be because we went in March. Go if you like small woody hikes and views.
Written March 27, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Wikumj
Bromley, UK263 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A really beautiful garden full of exotic plants and fruits, neatly labelled. This was one of the highlights of our Road to Hana day trip. As well as the plants there are some fantastic views of the coast and some waterfalls. We thought it was worth the price of admission as we spent nearly an hour there (could do it in 30 mins if short on time) but it is unfortunately overpriced as it is a bit of a tourist trap. Go early in the day to avoid getting stuck in traffic.
Written August 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

roseofsilvr
Mount Juliet, TN130 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We only stopped for the drive through experience which was pretty short. Thought this was a little pricey for the time we spent here. However, you could easily spend half a day hiking all the trails and certainly get your money's worth! We did get out at the rock and waterfall and walked around for a bit. Our kids loved seeing the peacocks! This place is very well maintained and has a lot of beautiful plants and scenery.
Written June 14, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

hichelle
Boston, MA181 contributions
Feb 2023
We drove by last year & didn't stop but thought we’d try on our road-trip back through this year. It was overcast that day & not too hot, by the time we stopped in early afternoon. Despite all the recent torrential rains & flooding Maui had, there was some muddy areas and 1 of the paths was closed.

Otherwise, everywhere was walkable and pretty to see the different flowers, plants and trees. We saw the ducks and the peacocks, didn’t feed either ones. It was a nice walk on a pleasant day with my husband.

We were there just under 2 hours & scenery such as ocean & waterfalls below was pretty. We didn’t purchase any gifts/food. The bathrooms were basic and there were a couple areas with picnic tables.
Written February 19, 2023
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TaShawna S
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Family
The attractions here are viewable on the road to Hana but you are paying $20 a person to see those same views. Our family of 5 spent more time in the bathrooms than walking through this place. Save your money and enjoy the free walking paths before and after this tourist trap. Would never recommend to friends or family.
Written June 14, 2023
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andeenguyen
6 contributions
Apr 2022
Warning!!! This is a complete ripoff @ $20 per person with nothing special to see and do. There are much better locations with better scenery down the road to Hana including free admission arboretum. Don’t waste your precious time and money. Absolutely a must skip on your road to Hana!!!!
Written April 27, 2022
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