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Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
“To make a place of peace and tranquility”
Strolling or driving through these lush 400 acres in windward Oʻahu, you will truly agree that Hoʻomaluhia is rightfully named ‘a peaceful refuge.’ Opened in 1982, this garden in Kāneʻohe features plantings from major tropical regions around the world grouped geographically. Geographical regions represented by our botanical collections: Philippines, Malaysia, Tropical America, India & Sri Lanka, Melanesia, Hawaii, Polynesia, and Africa. The Garden was designed and built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide flood protection for Kāneʻohe.
- 45-680 Luluku Road Kaneohe HI 96744
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
closed Christmas Day (December 25)
closed New Year’s Day (January 1)
Free
Tours
Please call (808) 233-7323 for information.
Fishing
The Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden Fishing Program is a free “catch and release” recreational fishing program. Fishing activity is held along the shoreline of the 32-acre Loko Waimaluhia. The shoreline is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Education Center along a scenic garden pathway.
You must read and understand the Fishing Guidelines and all posted signage set forth by the City and County of Honolulu. By accepting the reservation permit, you have agreed to comply with the Rules for Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden.
Click here to secure a fishing reservation permit. The online reservation system opens on Wednesdays at 5 PM (HST) two weeks before the reservation date. When arriving for your permitted date, you will be loaned bamboo fishing poles and provided a waiver to sign: Participant Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agreement.
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Parking
Each reservation allows a maximum of 5 people. There are limited tickets available. Reservations are non-transferable. You must present a printed or electronic copy on your cellphone at check-in. A limited number of walk-in slots will be open on a first-come first-serve basis.
Organized Youth and School Groups can apply for fishing permits directly by contacting the Ho`omaluhia Education Center Office by phone at (808) 233-7323 or by emailing HBG@honolulu.gov at least 30 days in advance. Organized group fishing is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Group reservations are not available on weekends due to the increased volume of garden visitors and limited public parking. Please be advised that at times of high demand, group fishing permits may be limited or not available on your preferred day.
Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden reserves the right to close the fishing site and cancel reservations with or without notice due to adverse weather, maintenance, safety, security, and public health reasons.
Drawing & Painting
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Come paint and draw the wonderful plant life and scenery of our largest botanical garden with others in this self directed opportunity! Plants, flowers and seeds are provided from this rainforest garden. Bring your supplies; watercolors, pencils, and paper. Some art experience is helpful.
No fee required. Call 808-233-7323 for more information.
Camping
Ho’omaluhia offers 3 campgrounds with total of 28 campsites: Kahua Kuou (8 campsites), Kahua Lehua (5 campsites) and Kahua Nui Makai (15 campsites).
Camping at Ho`omaluhia requires a permit. There are 3 types of camping permits to suit your needs:
- Weekend Camping — Online reservation can be made at http://PROS11.hnl.gov starting on Friday, 5PM (HST) 2 weeks prior. Permit is good for 10 persons, 3 ground tents and 3 vehicles parking permits. Camping fee is $32 per campsite from Friday to Monday. Camping on vehicles is not permitted.
- Youth/Scouts Group Camping – reservation can be made 30 to 90 days in advance by calling the DPR Permit Office at (808) 768-3443 or emailing DPRpermitsoffice@honolulu.gov. Youth groups can reserve 50% of available campsites. Fee is $32 per campsite holding up to 10 people from Friday to Monday at 4:00PM. No youth group camping is permitted during a 3 day holiday weekend.
- Large Group Camping – reservation must be submitted 30 days in advance. Designated campsites for large group camping are Nui Makai campsites #26 to #31 holding up to maximum 60 people. Applications are accepted either at the Ho’omaluhia Education Center Office or at the DPR Permit Office located at 650 South King St., 1st floor in Honolulu. Best to call Ho’omaluhia at (808) 233-7323 to check availability. Application must be submitted with a check payment of $225 payable to the City and County of Honolulu. Fee is non-refundable.
For complete camping information and details, including the camping rules and regulations, go to: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/camping/
Contact Us
Mailing Address: 45-680 Luluku Road Kāne‘ohe, HI 96744
Phone: 808-233-7323
Fax: 808-233-7326
email: hbg@honolulu.gov