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    Kula Botanical Gardens

    3.6 (152 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Gorgeous view.
    Alise H.

    Beautiful property with breathtaking views. A great way to escape the heat or overly crowded shops, and enjoy a peaceful ponder around the garden.

    Marek E.

    We loved the scenery and variety of plants that we have not seen before. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the pathways are easy to navigate and well marked. While this is a self-tour there are variety of directions to go. We were here in mid-January so I am not sure we were at peak blooming time for all the flowers,, but there was a lot to see. Most definitely a place we will come back to.

    Robert C.

    Not a well known botanical garden in Maui. Came here in January 2024 after seeing the Haleakala crater, as it was nearby. 3600 feet, and cool compared to sites at sea level. Limited free paved parking lot. You wouldn't want to park on the street, as it is a lengthy steep uphill climb upwards to reach the botanic garden, risking becoming road kill. $10 entrance fee, with 8 acres of orchids, bromelaids, proteas, and native Hawaiian plants. Tropical flowers not only from Hawaii , but from the far reaches of the world, like China, South Africa, Australia, India, and Indonesia. Colorful flora. Includes a small waterfall in a stream, bird sanctuary and a Koi Pond with plenty of fish. Garden is well maintained, plants trimmed, leaves racked, pathways swept. Paved pathways curve in and out of the small garden. Place opened up in 1971 and survived many hurricanes and numerous tropical storms. A December 2021 storm wiped out half of the garden. The garden was closed until March 2022, after 200 dump trucks hauled away 3000 tons of debris. The Koi pond and bird sanctuary had to be rebuilt. Place has restrooms, small cafe, and gift shop. No waiting for the restroom, as few visitors. Just found out I could have visited the Lavender Farm of 13.5 acres nearby for only $3, plus $5 parking, but overrun with tourists, and a likely long wait for the restroom.

    Walking the path.
    Stacey G.

    Without another comparison, I would probably be more impressed, but this botanical garden does not hold a candle to Ali'i Lavender Farm. Sorry!

    Amelia R.

    I have been following kula botanical gardens for many years on social media and I am so happy to have finally had the chance to visit the beautiful gardens. Located in kula, Maui, Hawaii is kula botanical gardens and a MUST stop on the island. Adult tickets will run you $15 for a whole day pass. I would recommend packing a lunch if it's a sunny day to enjoy while at the gardens. This is a great and accessible attraction to see many native and unique tropical plants. Despite being rainy when we visited, I would still say you should bare the rain for the lovely views. I would recommend a poncho and big repellant of some sort as I was biten up By some mosquitos.

    Little cross bridge
    Raymond G.

    Breathtaking botanical gardens located at Kula, Maui, Hawaii. The views are absolutely beautiful. Take the time to visit the picturesque landscape and native foliage in Hawaii. The possibilities for gorgeous photos are endless here, one of the best gardens I've ever visited, this is a must if you're on the island of Maui.

    Alexander G.

    On a recent day trip to Maui, I wanted to see flowers and spend some time outdoors. I always seek out gardens when traveling, and this seemed worth the trip. It's a quick drive from Kula/Makawao area, further up the mountain. As others have noted, this is a private attraction and collection of plants from around the world. As it is, they have an entrance fee of $10/person, plus a gift shop to raise money to keep it in operation. I felt the cost was worth the visit; you could walk through quickly in just a few minutes, but we meandered slowly and spent about an hour here. Parking is free and easy right at the visitors center. They have seating overlooking the valley below outside, with restrooms, the ticket counter, and lots of Maui-produced goods and souvenirs. You're also given a laminated map to help you explore. The building feels like it hasn't changed much since the 1960s, it has an old vibe. The gardens are organized around a central paved road, with paths leading off on both sides, plus benches and gazebos throughout. Most things are clearly labeled with names and origin of the plants. Many flowers were blooming, so there was lots of colors to enjoy. Their collection is from all over the world, not just Hawaii. The koi pond had been recently repaired after it was damaged by flooding, so it's not yet fully developed. If you're a fan of flowers and the natural world, it's worth a visit.

    Monita S.

    This is a nature preserve which is family owned. Does not have reciprocal membership with other gardens. Limited parking. Gorgeous display of native Hawaiian plants, ferns, orchids, bottle brush, Lillie's, hydrangeas, hibiscus in every color, birds of paradise, and fake birds of paradise. Very natural with a creek, waterfalls, gazebos, overlook and a cave. They have chameleons and birds. Love birds and doves. There is a koi pond too. We enjoyed listening to the love birds chirping and the doves cooing.

    Reese J.

    This place is a gem!!!!! We enjoyed our time here!!!! It's super affordable and the person who helps you is a delight. Everything in this garden is beautiful!!!! The gardens has a few parking spots up front and a clean restroom indoor. There's a cute gift shop that we ended up walking out with tons of stuff. Their prices are competitive and they offer a few items that you cannot find in other places. There's a very helpful map to follow. Every little "trunk" has it's beauty. It's definitely a place to visit to fill your soul!!!

    09.06.22 located on the slopes of Haleakalā
    May A.

    Small garden located in the slopes of Haleakala We stopped at the Kula Botanical Gardens before heading to Haleakalā National Park. Making a quick stop here was worth it for us since it was on the way to our destination. From Kihei it was 28-miles (about a 40-min drive). It was a nice quiet crowd on a Tuesday morning after Labor Day (mostly older folks). Admission was $10/person. I love botanical gardens. We paid at the gift shop and we were shown a map of the gardens encompassing 8-acres of land. The trail was easy to follow. The Koi Pond was the first attraction to see but because of the storm that hit Maui in December 2021 it completely destroyed the pond as 15-ft deep of debris covered it. Sadly, it hasn't recovered and was empty at our visit in September 2022. Elsewhere in the garden we saw some colorful and unique plants and amazing rock formations. The garden wasn't as bountiful of flowers at this time as I expected it to be but still pretty and I still managed to take a lot of pictures. Flowers make pretty photo subjects. There is a carved tiki exhibit which was cool also. The covered bridge, waterfalls, pools, aviary attractions were not accessible or just not there. Review #2698

    Orchard area
    Jesse G.

    If you are out and about in the area this is definitely a good place to drop by and spend an hour. A family-owned garden that's well cared for and informative. I learned a lot about the native plants I saw throughout the rest of my trip thanks to the labeling and nicely grouped areas. The garden is uphill so if you have someone in your group with limited mobility it may take a bit of time to stroll around - but there plenty of benches and places to rest. When we went in November 2022 almost everything except the koi pond was fixed up from the landslide.

    Diomedes L.

    This was one of my favorite relaxing visit at the foothills of Haleakala. They have beautiful tropical flowers (my wife knows what they are) and as you noticed I took lots of pictures . The garden would have been fully open to the public if not for the recent storms they have that cause some mudslide. In fact it's tragic because they had a koi pond that was wash out. The garden has two sides and areas with theme, but the ones I really enjoy is taking pictures of different , colorful flowers and bees inside getting their juice for honey. I hope they rebuild the areas that has been damage and restore tit like it was with the ponds and koi fish. Again, it's very relaxing to just clear your mind and enjoy the beauty of this side of paradise

    Alyse F.

    This place had some really awesome plants but looks like it needs a little love, it's kinda overgrown and rundown. Small but worth the stop, there were some really cool plants - all labeled - a koi pond, some chameleons and some birds. It was a paved path so doable even in the rain!

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    Delicious food, wonderful little train that takes you through the property and fantastic art. It's a must every time we come to the island.

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    Nice gardens. $15 entry fee. Wonderful gift shop with local artisans. Helpful staff. Plenty of parking.

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    We went there and had a fun time looking at the beautiful flowers and plants. The scenery was very nice

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    Not very much to see. definitely not worth even a dollar and I wouldn't drive out of my way. Looks like all paid reviews

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