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Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and GardenvsAkaka Falls State Park
Both Akaka Falls State Park and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Akaka Falls State Park ranks significantly better than Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Akaka Falls State Park is ranked #4 in Hawaii with approval from 7 publications including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Where.
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden
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27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, Island of Hawaii, HI 96781
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Frommer's "More than 2,000 species of tropical plants thrive in this little-known Eden by the sea." Full review
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Free golf-cart assistance is provided for wheelchair userso reach the wheelchair-accessible path below.
Fodor's "Stunning coastline views appear around each curve of the 4-mile scenic jungle drive that accesses this privately owned nature preserve." Full review
Afar Magazine "I did indeed find a money tree." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is a fabulous botanic garden, beautifully situated by the ocean and superbly managed." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A three-tiered waterfall and natural streams add to the serenity of the setting." Full review
Akaka Falls State Park Frommer's Fodor's Afar Magazine
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Atlas Obscura Michelin Guide Frommer's
End of Akaka Falls Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's "One of Hawaii's most scenic waterfalls... down to an observation point. You'll have a perfect view of 442-foot Akaka and nearby Kahuna Falls." Full review
Fodor's "An easy, meandering 10-minute loop trail... takes you to the best spots to see the spectacular cascades of Akaka." Full review
Afar Magazine "Akaka Falls resides in the appropriately named Akaka Falls State Park, which is just a short car ride from the town of Hilo on the Big Island." Full review
Where "A 0.4 mile paved loop walks you through lush tropical vegetation to two scenic vista points." Full review
Atlas Obscura "These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Hike through a rain forest, along bamboo-and ginger-lined trails, and past banks of wild impatiens and orchids to get to the observation point of 442-foot Akaka Falls." Full review
Frommer's "See one of Hawaii's most scenic waterfalls via an easy 1-mile paved loop through a rainforest, past bamboo and ginger, and down to an observation point" Full review
