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The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a nature preserve located off Route 19 at 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway Papa'ikou, Hawaii (island), Hawaii. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged. The garden is located in a scenic valley opening out to Onomea Bay, and features streams, waterfalls and a boardwalk along the ocean. The garden contains over 2,000 plant species, representing more than 125 families and 750 genera, with over 200 species palms, 80 species of heliconias, and more than 80 species bromeliads. Some of the Garden's mango and coconut palm trees are over 100 years old. The garden combines water and flora: A three-tiered waterfall (Onomea Falls) provides one of several water views which include Boulder Creek and the lava tubes on Onomea Bay. Area attractions include the falls which surround the area are a must-see during your stay. Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Nani Mau Gardens, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are all nearby. Nearby beaches and attractions include Honoli'i Beach Park, Wailuku River State Park, Mauna Kea State Recreation Area, Wailoa River State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve. Visitor also enjoy the Subaru Telescope and the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo.
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