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Secrets of Hawaii : Koko Head Crater Botanical Garden |
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View from Makapu'u Point trail.
Photo courtesy of
Aukipa |
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Description:
More of a
hike trough a semi-arid landscape ,more resembling a California dry land
,than a lush tropical island. Koko Head demonstrates the diverse eco system
that can be found in Hawaii. You will find desert cacti and dry land
plants growing here as will as species from Africa.
Some of the plants you will on this hike:
1) A large
plumeria grove.
2) Hibiscus
3) Cactus
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Hiking
Trail at Koko Head
Photo courtesy of
Aukipa |
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Need to Know:
The Drive is about 30 minutes from Waikiki to Koko Head.
Bring good walking shoes and drinking water. There are no drinking fountain.
This garden is still being development.
Directions:
From Waikiki go to Ala Wai Blvd make a right onto
Kalakaua Ave then a right on Kapiolani Blvd. Stay in the left hand lane
until you see the on ramp to H-1 east. Take the ramp onto the freeway and
continue to Hawaii Kai. You will be going past Hanauma Bay and
Holona Blow
Hole. Make a right on Kealahou. After a short drive you will see the signs to
Koko Head Stables and Koko Head Botanical Garden. Stay on this road until it
turns into a dirt parking area. |
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| Cactus |
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Pink Hibiscus |
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Plumeria Tree |
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| Cactus |
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Caution: |
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Please be tourist smart - do not leave
valuables in your car. |
| Difficulty Scale: 1- Light. |
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