McBryde Garden Tour (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.
| Tour Information | |
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| Location: | South shore of the Island of Kaua‘i, State of Hawai‘i GPS: +21° 53' 8.67", -159° 29' 33.04" (view map) |
| Tour: | Self-guided |
| Days: | Daily |
| Hours: | Tram departure schedule: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. All tours require a round-trip tram ride between Southshore Visitors Center and the Garden; approx. 15 minutes each way. |
| Duration: | At your own pace; please allow a minimum of 1-1/2 hours (return pick-ups are every hour on the hour until 4 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: | None accepted; first-come, first-served basis |
| Check-in: | At Southshore Visitors Center - No less than 30 minutes before tram leaves |
| Phone: | (808) 742-2623 |
Take an advance look at some of the plants you’ll see on your tour.
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Other Tours of the Southshore Kaua‘i Gardens
Allerton Garden Tour (Daily, Guided)
Hō`ike Tour (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 Po`ipū - 4425 Lāwa‘i Road
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