Ho'omaluhia means to "To make a place of peace and tranquility". And that is what awaits you at this park with over 400 acres of open green spaces, the towering Ko'olau Mountain Range draped in green and a 32-acre manmade lake setting the scene for a peaceful day of exploring the many different areas of the park.

     The park is divided into 6 main areas. Each area features plants from different parts of the world. Pa Launa is for Tropical American Plants. Kahua Kuou has plants from India/Sri Lanka. Kahua Lehua features Native Hawaiian Plants. Karua Kukui has plants from the different Polynesian Islands of the Pacific. Kahua Hau is for Hau Trees. And African plants are located in Kahua Nui. Each area has a parking lot and restroom facilities.

    The facilities at Ho'omaluuhia are well developed with restrooms, parking, picnic areas, and weekend camping areas. Bring a lunch or snacks and enjoy the beauty of  Ho'omaluuhia.

Hours : 9:00am to 4:00pm Daily

Note: Camping is allowed 9:00 am Friday to 4:00 pm Monday.
Directions:

    Take the Pali Highway from Honolulu to Kamehameha Highway. Travel north on Kamehameha Highway toward Kaneohe. After about 1 mile , turn left on Luluku Road and follow the signs to the botanical garden.