Parken en tuinen in Kauai County

Nature's Retreats

Explore Kauai’s diverse landscapes through the 17-acre Limahuli Garden and Preserve on the north shore and the historic Allerton Garden on the south shore. This collection includes the Keahua Arboretum, known for its rainbow eucalyptus trees, and Poʻipū Beach Park, a site where endangered Hawaiian monk seals are frequently observed. From the narrow historical grounds of Hofgaard Park in Waimea to the elevated Kukui Picnic Area overlooking Waimea Canyon, these locations showcase native Hawaiian flora and community-led restoration efforts.

Nature's Retreats — Kaart

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Poʻipū Beach Park

Coastal park featuring a naturally occurring sandspit. It is a designated habitat where endangered Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles frequently haul out on the shore.

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Limahuli Garden and Preserve

The Limahuli Garden and Preserve is a 17-acre botanical garden and 985-acre nature preserve on the north shore of Kauaʻi island, Hawaiʻi.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore

Allerton Garden, also known as Lāwaʻi-kai, is a botanical garden, originally created by Robert Allerton and John Gregg Allerton, located on…

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Hofgaard Park

Hofgaard Park is a narrow park between Kaumuali'i Highway and Waimea Road in the town of Waimea.

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Lucy Wright Park

Lucy Wright Park is a 4.48 acres park in the town of Waimea. The park is named after Lucy Wright, a prominent member of the Waimea community…

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Kekaha Community Garden

A local agricultural space in West Kauai dedicated to sustainable gardening and community food production.

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Keahua Arboretum

Located at the end of Kuamoʻo Road, this forested area features rainbow eucalyptus trees, hiking trails, and access to the Keahua Stream.

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Native forest restoration

An ecological site focused on the reintroduction and protection of indigenous Hawaiian plant species within the island's north shore ecosystems.

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Kukui Picnic Area

A rest stop located within Waimea Canyon State Park, providing picnic tables and views of the red-hued canyon walls.