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World
Botanical Gardens
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
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OVERVIEW |
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World
Botanical Gardens and Umauma Falls is the
home of Peace and Beauty. They are situated
on 300 acres of former sugarcane fields on
the Big Island, and include the spectacular
triple tiered Umauma Falls, acclaimed as
Hawaii's most beautiful waterfall.
The World Botanical Gardens have been under
site development since April 6, 1995.
However, a portion of the Garden was opened
to public touring on July 4, 1995. They have
been opened daily ever since.
The Gardens are located 16 miles north of
Hilo, Hawaii, and consist of 300 acres of
prime agricultural land abutting the Belt
Highway on the east, and extending 1.5 miles
up the slope of the extinct Mauna Kea
volcano to the west. The northern border is
the Umauma River which feeds the
triple-tiered Umauma waterfalls with its
cascading 300 foot drop.
Come view the spectacular triple-tier
waterfall cascading nearly 300 feet through
pristine tropical forest. Soak in the beauty
of our spectacular 360-degree vistas and
sweeping ocean views. Enjoy the peace and
quiet among the trees as you walk the nature
trail winding through the rain forest.
Stroll beside the 80-meter-long wall covered
with hundreds of wild orchids and our
colorful Rainbow Walk which includes 100
species of Bromeliads. Mango trees, Guava,
Papaya, Pineapple, Banana, Breadfruit and
much, much more. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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From Hilo:
Drive west on Highway 19 and prior to mile
marker 16 you will see our sign. Turn Left
and drive about 1/2 mile up our driveway,
turn right and proceed to Registration.
From Kona or Waikoloa - via Waimea:
Follow Highway 19 (or 190) through Waimea
toward Hilo. Just before mile marker 16 you
will turn right (you will see our sign at
the Umauma Bridge), follow the signs to the
Gardens Registration area. We are about 10
minutes beyond the Laupahoehoe Train Museum
(mile marker 25).
From from Keauhou or South Kona - via South
Point / Volcano:
Follow Highway 11 toward South Point and the
Volcano. Continue on Hwy. 11 into Hilo. In
Hilo the Highway will become Highway 19.
Continue to Mile Marker 16 and turn left.
Follow signs to the Garden Registration. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.wbgi.com |
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