McBryde Garden Tours
Secluded between rugged cliffs dropping down to a verdant valley floor, McBryde Garden is a treasure house of tropical flora. Explore the unique biodiversity of native and exotic plants, recognized for their value and their beauty. See rare and endangered Hawaiian species and learn about the efforts to save them. Visit the living laboratory where scientists are still discovering the secrets of these plants. Take a trip back to ancient Hawai‘i in the Canoe Garden. Follow an ever-changing stream as it meanders toward the sea. Share in the richness that is the McBryde Garden.
| Tour Information | |
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| Location: | South shore of the Island of Kaua‘i, State of Hawai‘i GPS: +21° 53' 8.67", -159° 29' 33.04" (view map) |
| Tour: | Self-guided |
| Days: | Self-guided daily |
| Hours: | All tours require a round-trip tram ride between Southshore Visitors Center and the Garden; approx. 15 minutes each way Tram departure schedule: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. |
| Duration: | At your own pace; please allow a minimum of 1-1/2 hours (return pick-ups are every hour on the hour until 4 p.m.) |
| Distance: | Combination of transportation by vehicle and one-mile walk at an easy pace |
| Terrain & Tram: | Most paths unpaved or grass; some uneven terrain; stairs, paved or rock; optional route for bridge. Visitors must be able to ascend/descend steps to board/disembark tram. Semi-compact fully collapsible wheelchairs acceptable if space on tram is available. |
| Attire: | Comfortable walking shoes, long pants and/or mosquito repellent, hat for shade, bottled water |
| Cost per person: | Adults (13 yrs. and above) $20; children 6-12 yrs. $10; children 5 yrs. and under free |
| Considerations: | No tripods on tours |
| Reservations: | No reservations accepted; first-come, first-served |
| Check-in: | No less than 30 minutes before tram leaves |
| Phone: | (808) 742-2623 |
Take an advance look at some of the plants you’ll see on your tour.
Specialty Tours: Want a different experience? Check out the
Hō`ike Tour, a fully guided tour that covers different areas of the McBryde Garden and the Allerton Garden.
Ask about available Group Tours - Call (808) 742-2623
Tours depart from the Southshore Visitors Center across from Spouting Horn in Po`ipū - 4425 Lāwa‘i Road.
