Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:4425 Lawa`i Road
Kalaheo, Hawaii
Tel:
(808) 332-7324
Our Botanical Gardens Expert Says:
Welcome to the Allerton Garden (Lawa`i-kai in Hawaiian), one of the five beautiful sections to the National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Kauai, Hawaii. In this garden paradise located between the Lawa'i Stream and the Lawa'i Valley, you'll find waterfalls, pools, and statues, set amongst gorgeous gardens, of course.
The different displays at the Allerton Garden will cater to the varied interests of its guests. Like the Palmetum, a special arboretum filled with palm trees from around the world, or the orchard, a large grove where visitors can explore the different fruits of the island, like macadamia nuts, citrus, Ceylon gooseberry, and starfruit. You'll encounter other Hawaiian specialties at the Allerton Garden, like the cascading purple bougainvillea, a favorite of Hawaii's Queen Emma who frequented the gardens in the 1800s, and the Anthurium, a symbol of modern day Hawaii.
The best way to see the garden is to join a tour which travels by foot and vehicle, where expert guides can answer questions about Hawaiian horticultural history. The Allerton Garden is large (80 acres) and extends al the way out to the Pacific Ocean, making for incredible views from all sides. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for exotic and rare Hawaiian plants and the stunning flowers that characterize the beauty of Hawaiian culture.
And you won't be the only one who finds the Allerton Garden so beautiful—in fact, it's been a popular movie location for years and has seen the sets of Jurassic Park, Starsky and Hutch, Magnum Pi, and Donovan's Reef.
You'll be thrilled that you decided to spend an afternoon at the Allerton Garden, a place of serenity, relaxation, and true beauty. Enjoy!