Description:
At the foot of the steepled Koolau Mountains, this 400-acre botanical garden is the perfect place for a picnic. Its name means "a peaceful refuge," and that's exactly what the Army Corps of Engineers created when they installed a flood-control project here, which resulted in a 32-acre freshwater lake and garden. Just unfold a beach mat, lie back, and watch the clouds race across the rippled cliffs of the majestic Koolau Range. This is one of Oahu's few public places that provides a close-up view of the steepled cliffs. The park has hiking trails and -- best of all -- the island's only free inland campground. If you like hiking and nature, plan to spend at least a half-day here.
- © Frommer's 2013
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Ask a local about Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
Ask Oahu Locals about Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 808/233-7323
Address:
- 45-680 Luluku Rd
- Kaneohe
- Kaneohe, HI 96477
Hours:
- Daily 9am-4pm. Guided nature hikes Sat 10am and Sun 1pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
- User Rating
