Allerton & McBryde Gardens (NTBG)
Allerton Garden
A National Tropical Botanical Garden site in Lāwaʻi Valley near Poʻipū. The giant buttress roots of a fig tree in Allerton Garden appeared in *Jurassic Park*.
Allerton and McBryde Gardens lie in Lāwaʻi Valley near Poʻipū, and both belong to the National Tropical Botanical Garden. The visitor centre is opposite the Spouting Horn, and you enter the valley by park shuttle. Allerton Garden, designed in the mid-20th century, can only be visited on a guided tour. Its most famous feature is a huge Moreton Bay fig with buttress roots, which appeared in *Jurassic Park*. McBryde Garden can be explored on your own and focuses on tropical fruit trees, palms and native plants. Advance booking is required. The gardens were temporarily closed after Hurricane Lowell in September 2026, so check official notices before you go.
Opening hours
Daily about 08:30–17:00 (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Spouting Horn
- Old Kōloa Town
- Poʻipū Beach Park
- Māhāʻulepū Heritage Trail
- Kauaʻi Coffee Company
- Hanapēpē Town & Swinging Bridge
- Kauaʻi Helicopter Tours (Līhuʻe)
- Russian Fort Elizabeth