The mission of the National Tropical Botanical Garden is to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions.
Our mission is achieved through:
A network of diverse gardens and preserves in Hawai`i and Florida, each with significant biological, cultural, and historical resources.
Conservation, research, and reference collections (living, library, and herbarium) assembled through discovery and collaboration.
Research in botany, ethnobotany, horticulture, conservation biology, and restoration ecology through programs and institutes.
Educational courses, publications, lectures, and visitor programs.
Facilities and infrastructure necessary to conduct this work.
ACTIVITIES:
Allerton Garden (Lâwa`i-kai) lies between the Pacific Ocean and the McBryde Garden in the Lâwa`i Valley, on the south shore of the Hawaiian Island of Kaua`i. It is a garden paradise, transformed through time by the hands of a Hawaiian Queen, by a sugar plantation magnate, and most significantly by an artist and an architect. The endless possibilities found in this dramatic topography led to the creation of this masterpiece of garden art.
A series of garden rooms unfold between the Lâwa`i Stream and the cliffs of the Valley. The sound of water is in abundance in pools, miniature waterfalls, and fountains. Statues grace this former estate and resonate with a European influence.
Towering rainforest trees with tall curving roots grow near bronze mermaids, a grove of swaying golden bamboo, a cut-flower garden, and tropical fruit trees. Here the focus is on landscape design, but among the plantings are botanically important species of the tropics, including varieties of palms, ki (ti), heliconias, and gingers.
Allerton Garden is managed by the National Tropical Botanical Garden for the Allerton Gardens Trust.
An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of both the McBryde Garden and the unexplored side of the Allerton Garden located in the verdant Lawai Valley.
Explore a magnificent waterfall trail through a lush tropical paradise abundant with vibrant exotic plants. An ever-present glimpse of a secluded waterfall makes this an extraordinary way to experience McBryde Garden.
Next visit an intensive care unit for endangered species with a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Conservation and Horticulture Center. Follow these plants from micropropagation to a new home in the McBryde Garden.
Your tour concludes on the Jungle Side of the Allerton Garden. You'll see towering Moreton Bay fig trees that look almost primeval, unusual palms, and plants from the faraway islands of Micronesia. Hike through hidden trails in this fascinating area of this former private estate.
Selected by National Geographic Traveler as one of the TOP 50 MUST DO attractions in the world, Allerton Garden is a perfect way to end your tour of discovery in this special place.
This is a fully guided 3.5-hour tour with beverage and snack included.
Get an insider's look at this unparalleled botanical ark by exploring areas not on a self-guided tour. Stand beneath massive trees that share the same family background as the common fig, but mean so mush more to the tropical world. Marvel at tropical fruits that can grow as big as duffel bags or fight world hunger. Explore Hawai`i's endangered flora, the most threatened in all of the United States. Venture into a plant world that thrives in the mist of a waterfall.
Take a trip into the diversity of McBryde Garden.
Cancellation Policy: 24 Hour cancellation policy,$10 rescheduling fee. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bottled water,& mosquito repellent.
Website: http://ntbg.org
Phone: 808-742-2623 • Toll Free: N/A
Year Established: 1964
