Hana Highway's Garden of Eden

One of our 1st stops along the Hana Highway was The Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden. We had no intention of stopping but then Liberty found out it had the Keopuka Rock from the opening shots of Jurassic Park. It was then a MUST!! LOL


The Garden of Eden was gorgeous! "It is a botanical paradise, located along the famous Hana Highway on Maui's northern coastline. The garden encompasses 26 acres of trails and is home to rare trees, hidden waterfalls and unique flowers in a natural island setting."
Some of the highlights include:
100 Year Old Mango Tree
Keopuka Rock Overlook (as seen in Jurassic Park opening)
Enchanted Forest
Banana Patch
Anthorium Garden
Upper Puohokamoa Waterfalls (restricted access, so your only way of viewing the Falls legally is from here)
Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees

We were trying to be fast here since we got a late start. We split up after we saw the Keopuka Rock so Brett could go get the back where we parked it. The younger kids and I got lost but we did see some cool things. They got to touch the 100 year old Mango tree.

And we got to see a few Rainbow Eucalyptus trees. Which Liberty really wanted to see but never did end up seeing one on this trip (she had headed back to the car with Brett) Bummer!

But she was one happy camper with seeing the Jurassic Rock. It made her day!!!

Here's a scan of the map they give out when you enter. We could have spent a couple hours there if we hadn't been in a hurry! 

10600 Hana Hwy, Haiku, HI 96708

(808) 572-9899

http://www.mauigardenofeden.com/