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McBryde Garden

4425 Lawai Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI
(808) 742-2623
Ranked #6 of 13 attractions in Poipu
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: McBryde Garden is nestled in the picturesque and historical Lāwa`i Valley, chosen for its diversity of climate, soils, and topography with a...... more » Owner description: McBryde Garden is nestled in the picturesque and historical Lāwa`i Valley, chosen for its diversity of climate, soils, and topography with a kaleidoscope of distinct micro-environments. The garden has become a veritable botanical ark of tropical flora. It is home to the largest collection of native Hawaiian flora in existence, palms, flowering trees, heliconias, orchids, and other plants wild-collected from the tropical regions of the world. Part of the nonprofit National Tropical Botanical Garden. « less
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Dayton, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Had a nice time at the gardens. They take you on a tram into the heart of the garden then let you walk around till a scheduled pick up location and time. Would have liked more time for exploring so go earlier in either late morning or early afternoon. More

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Brampton, Ontario
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We neglected to book the early tour and found that we didn't get to see the part of the garden's that I wanted to go to. Its huge so go to the info desk, ask what you will see and what area they are going to on which days. The key is early booking! More

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Maidstone, Kent, England
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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These gardens are a must. Great staff, in fact very good. Allow yourself half a day as the plants here are amazing. Everywhere you look something different, the scent from some of the plants was just incredible. Make sure you take water as it gets very hot and don't rush it. Some people where applying insect repellant ie mosquito but... More

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Morgantown, West Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We had a very knowledgeable guide. He showed us the food plants, the medicine plants, the building plants, the spices,... The Gardens are well arranged with lots of signs on individual plants. Make sure to see the Rainbow Eucalyptus. Wow!!! More

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Boise, Idaho, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We took our whole family here once before, really enjoyed the little train ride into the garden, the views are spectacular, the trees, oh the trees and flowers. Just lovely More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Usually when I think of a garden, I picture flowers and trimmed grass. McBryde Garden was unlike any "garden" I have been to. It's more of a walk through a large park with placards describing the various plants throughout the 252 acres. First you take a bus from the office area to the park, then the walk takes you up... More

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Los Angeles
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

ability to do a self tour, spent 3 hours wandering about. Many plants and flowers (orchids, palms) you'd never see otherwise. More

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San Francisco, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

I parked in the visitor's lot and bypassed the shed where they sell tickets to guided tours. I just wanted to self-guide, but when I followed the only path I could find, it led me to a market of stalls hawking jewelry and tschotschkes. Along the way, I saw manicured lawns and a few trees but nothing spectacular. More

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West Linn, Oregon, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

You will see plants here that you will probably never see again or anywhere else. It was really beautiful. More

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Vancouver, Washington
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94 reviews 94 reviews
Reviews in 75 cities Reviews in 75 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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We enjoyed the tram ride to the garden more than the actual self-guided tour. Got to see some whales and spinner dolphins. The 20 minute ride will drop you off with a confusing map and vague instructions as to the walk direction but the emphasis is on where to meet and the tight window of time to catch the ride... More

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