There are few things more synonymous with the Hawaiian Islands than breathtaking ocean views, a unique culture that’s been around for hundreds of years, phenomenal hiking trails, and tropical gardens full of breathtaking plants. If you’re looking for all of these things and more, there is one spot you absolutely must visit on the island of Kauai. The Limahuli Garden and Preserve is home to a stunning little path that will make you feel as though you’ve been transported into the pages of your favorite childhood storybook, and it’s the perfect trail to complete on a warm summer morning. After being closed for more than a year due to historic flooding on Kauai, this magical garden is reopening to the public on June 18, 2019, and we can’t wait to see what beauty is in store for us.
Nestled in a verdant valley on the northern shore of Kauai is Limahuli Garden & Preserve, a stunning slice of paradise where you will find pure enchantment around every turn.
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The 1,000-acre garden is part of the Hawaii National Tropical Botanical Gardens and was once rated as the best natural botanical garden in the United States by the American Horticultural Society.
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Located in one of the most biodiverse valleys in the Hawaiian Islands, the garden is home to dozens of endangered plants and birds found nowhere else on earth. Limahuli highlights native and culturally-significant species in an authentic Hawaiian landscape.
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Makana Mountain, Limahuli is home to a 0.7-mile loop trail perfect for a leisurely hike. Let’s take a look at everything you’ll find along the way.
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In addition to striking tropical flowers everywhere you look, you will encounter lava rock terraces built by ancient Hawaiians in order to cultivate taro…
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…and tiny little waterfalls you’ll swear are straight from the pages of your favorite childhood storybook.
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The gorgeous Limahuli Stream runs its way through the garden, from the mountains above down to Ha’ena and Ke’e Beaches.
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Take a seat on one of the garden’s many benches to admire the view. Don’t forget to take a few photos while you’re here.
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It doesn’t get more gorgeous than this, does it? We’re so excited Limahuli is opening again, and we can’t wait to spend an afternoon strolling through this fairytale landscape.
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Address: 5-8291 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714
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Kauai’s Limahuli Garden & Preserve is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The garden is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information about this gorgeous garden and the efforts taken to recover from historic flooding, head to their website. To discover another natural oasis full of tropical plants to visit on Kauai, check out Allerton Garden.
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