Kula Botanical Gardens

These gardens have paved paths winding through the tropical and semi-tropical plants and flowers. There are streams and ponds on the grounds and the reception center has excellent views of the island of including Maalaea and Kahului - Maui bays.

It is open daily 9am to 4pm and picnicking is permitted. There is a modest admission fee.

It is just to the north of Waipoli Rd on Hwy 377 past the Haleakala turnoff.

Location: Kekaulike Ave, Kula Hawaii Telephone 808-878-1715

The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona continuing thru November 15 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu December 13 Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27