Adventure awaits at McBRYDE GARDEN - self-guided tours available daily
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.
McBryde Garden is tucked away in the Lāwa‘i Valley. Tour check-in is at the Southshore Visitors Center, a short distance from the Valley rim. Your tour includes Garden transportation into and out of the Valley, along a spectacularly scenic route.
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| Location: | South shore of the island of Kauai, state of Hawaii 4425 Lawai Road, Poipu 96756 (across from Spouting Horn) GPS: +21° 53' 8.67", -159° 29' 33.04" (view map) |
| Tour: | Self-guided |
| Days: | Daily |
| Hours: | All tours include a tram ride between check-in point at the Visitors Center and the Garden, approx. 15 minutes each way. Trams depart from Visitors Center hourly on the half-hour mark as follows: Through May 31 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Starting June 1 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. |
| Duration: | At your own pace; please allow a minimum of 1-1/2 hours. You may board a return tram throughout the day on the hour of your choice. Through May 31: by 4 p.m. Starting June 1: by 5 p.m. |
| Distance: | Combination of transportation by vehicle and one-mile walk |
| Terrain/Mobility: | Most paths unpaved or grass; some uneven terrain; stairs in some areas, paved or rock. 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; bring bottled water* *some items available for purchase in the Gift Shop |
| Considerations: | Tripods, if they do not intrude upon ride space in trams, are allowed on self-guided tours |
| Cost per person: | Adults (13 yrs. and above) $15; children 6-12 yrs. $7.50; children 5 yrs. and under free |
| Reservations: | Required in advance using a credit card BOOK ONLINE BELOW OR BY PHONE |
| Check-in: | No less than 30 minutes before tram departure At Southshore Visitors Center 4425 Lawai Road, Poipu 96756 (across from Spouting Horn) |
| Phone: | (808) 742-2623 |
Take an advance look at some of the plants you may see on your tour.
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Other Tours of the Southshore Kaua‘i Gardens
Allerton Garden Tour - Daily, Guided
Sunset Allerton Estate Tour - Guided
Waterfall Discovery Tour (Hō`ike) - McBryde and Allerton
Ask about available Group Tours - Call (808) 742-2623
All tours depart from the Southshore Visitors Center across from
Spouting Horn in Poipu - 4425 Lawai Road
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