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Tour Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens

Tour Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, Papaikou

 BlueCollar Says:  On the Big IslandAbout 7 miles north of Hilo on the east side of this island, you'll find this beautiful tropical garden. Just look for the "4 Mile Scenic Drive" sign as you head towards Akaka Falls. Turn right and follow the narrow winding road. This 4 mile section of road... 

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Onomea Bay, Big Island, Hawaii

Onomea Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, Papaikou

 leafmcgowan Says:  Enroute from Hilo towards the infamous Akaka Falls, we stopped to admire this amazing coastline and rocky shores known as Onomea Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. Also known as the Hamakua Coast comprising parts of North Hilo and Hamakua on the flanks of the two dormant... 

Hawaiian Botanical Gardens and Beach Cove

Hawaiian Botanical Gardens and Beach Cove, Papaikou

 leafmcgowan Says:  While travelling along the coast near Hilo with my friend Kawika, we dropped into a beautiful hidden scenic cove that lies next to the Hawaiian Botanical Gardens. While the Botanical Gardens have a admission fee, this little public area does not. You can take the little hike... 

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 On the Big IslandAbout 7 miles north of Hilo on the east side of this island, you'll find this beautiful tropical garden. Just look for the "4 Mile Scenic... 

 

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Papaikou, Big Island, Hawaii

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 On the road from Hilo to Akaka Falls is a small little village known as Papaikou. This is a census-designated place in Hawaii. During the 2000 census, it had a population of 1,414. It is also an area... 

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Walk through Eden to the Sea!

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 These "hand crafted" gardens are among the best in the world and the only tropical botanical gardens in the US that border the sea -- in this case the spectacular lava tubes of the Big Island's Onomea... 

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