Lāwaʻi, Kauaʻi

Discover tropical plants that sustain life as you venture into McBryde Garden. Step into the world’s largest collection of Hawaiian native plants. Encounter rare species, explore a breadfruit agroforest, journey through the Hawaiian Life Canoe Garden, and so much more. Please note that even though this tour is self-guided, it is a fixed 2.5-hour experience.

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Due to the severe weather, tours in Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden are canceled today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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McBryde Garden Self-guided Tours

Experience the incredible plants and special places of McBryde Garden at your own pace.

Best of Both Worlds

Enjoy the greatest sites and stories of both Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden on this journey through Lāwaʻi Valley.

Private McBryde Garden Tour

Experience McBryde Garden on a private tour with our guide. We select date/time with your guidance and plan the itinerary based on your interests.

Host your event in McBryde Garden!

Host your next event in a secluded tropical paradise where beauty is as abundant as the tropical blooms that surround you. With sites in McBryde Garden and at the NTBG South Shore Visitors Center, we can accommodate all types of events from intimate wedding ceremonies to large-scale corporate events. Learn more here.

Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours

The Lāwaʻi Gardens Visitor Center and Gift Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am – 4:30 pm.

McBryde Garden History

McBryde Garden lies in the southern part of the Hawaiian ahupua‘a (land division) of Lāwa‘i, originally extending along the Lāwa‘i Stream from the Kapalaoa Range to Lāwa‘i Bay.

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