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Gardens & Restaurants
Tel: (808) 959-3500
421 Makalika Street, Hilo, HI 96720
www.nanimaugardens.com
Church
Coconut Treesrand Kalo
Makalapua Lookout/Tower
Bonsai Garden
Wedding
Gazebo
Restaurants
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Gift Shop
Restroom
Lauhala Tree
Japanese Garden
Cat Whiskers
Bell Tower
Waterfalls
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Orchid Display
Nani Mau Gardens highlights a wide variety of
"show orchids' including paphiopedilum, phalaenopsis, epiphytes, oncidium and cattleya orchids.
Their striking colors and shapes are complimented
by a soothing waterfall that traverse the orchid display. These beautiful blossoms can also be viewed
throughout the garden so be sure to "keep an eye
out" for these tropical treasures.
History of Nani Mau Gardens
Nani Mau Gardens in Hawaii, was first opened to
the public in 1972 and founded by a Japanese immigrant, Makato Nitahara. He transformed a 20
acre papaya patch into a tropical garden. In May
2012, Nani Mau Gardens had a new owner, Ms.
Helen Koo, a Chinese-American from Los Angeles, California. Her vision and goal is to create
a place of peace and harmony for all to enjoy. A
place to experience God's presence.
About Nani Mau Gardens
Nani Mau Gardens is located 3 miles out of Hilo
on the Big Island of Hawaii and is a treasure filled
with many splendored tropical flowers, plants,
and trees. "Nani Mau" which translates as "forever beautiful." It has become a scenic spot for
tourists, gatherings for family celebrations, open
for community events and wedding occassions.
The garden is open every day with a small admission fee.
Fruit Orchard
Nani Mau's fruit orchid is a pleasant and fun area
for both adults and children. Those who spend a
little extra time in the fruit orchard are sure to spot,
depending on the season, juicy flavorful star fruit,
mulberries, lychees, tangelos, soursops, and Hawaiian oranges which can be picked and tasted.
There is kukui nuts, sugar cane, guava, bananas
and breadfruit, also known as ulu. You will also find
medicinal Hawaiian plants in this area such as the
noni fruit which is yellow and green in color. It is
helpful in treating various medical conditions such
as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart
disease. You may purchase a bottle of Noni Juice
in our gift shop.
Don't forget to stop at the Makalupua Lookout to
snap a panoramic view of the garden. It's a great
place for birdwatching or just to catch that breathtaking view of Nani Mau's spectacular tropical landscape.
Nani Mau Gardens has been voted the "Best
Place to Get Married" for 14 consecutive years by
the Reader's Choice. The natural beauty, tranquility and privacy of the botanical garden provides
the perfect setting for local residents and visitor's
dream wedding ceremonies.
Nani Mau Gardens has 4 different facilities to
accommodate any occassion. We offer private
bookings for breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets,
as well as alcoholic beverages. Our gift shop offers a variety of local and Hawaiian handcrafted
items that may be purchased as gift items or
Anthurium Grove
Anthuriums are one of the most glorious tropical
flowers in Hawaii and is a prominent blossom in
the Big Island's bourgeoning flower export industry.
Visitors will find brilliant heart shaped anthuriums in
red, orange, pink and white growing under the 90%
shade provided by the Hawaiian Hapuu trees, the
manner in which these flowers are grown in by gone
eras. The Hapuu ferns create a truly Hawaiian forest feel and s spectacular sight of themselves.
Makalapua Lookout
Weddings
Indoor and Outdoor facilities
Hawaii's state flower, the Hibiscus, can be seen
throughout the garden and comes in a full array of
shapes and colors. These flowers are often used
as a natural fashion accessory worn in the hair or
over one's ear. A Hawaiian custom is when you
place flowers over your right side , indicates that
you are single and looking for companionship. If
you wear it on the left side, it signifies a covering
over your heart and that you are "already taken."
Bell Tower
Palms & Coconut Trees
There is a wide variety of common and rare palms
that can be seen throughout the garden, creating an
ambience of a tropical paradise. Varieties such as
Ceiling Wax Palm, Royal Palms, Manila Palms, Alexandria Palms, Foxtail Palms and Areca Palms will
be your guide along the pathways and walkways.
The elegant Japanese style Bell Tower which was
skillfully crafted from 20,000 boards without utulizing any nails or screws, is one of only 3 towers built
using this technique, in the world. The other two
towers are located in Canada and France. The Bell
Tower stands peacefully on a quiet knoll overlooking a stream that meanders through a Golden Bamboo Grove.
Mahalo from Garden & Restaurants
Helen Koo - Owner & Mark Mattos - General Manager