Sight guide · Kauaʻi · United States
Visiting Allerton and McBryde Gardens
The National Tropical Botanical Garden manages these neighbouring gardens in the Lāwaʻi Valley.
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Quick answer
Allerton and McBryde Gardens is a garden in Lāwaʻi, Kauaʻi. Allow 2.5–3 hours; it is expensive. Guided Allerton tours have limited places and need advance booking.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Lāwaʻi
- Time needed
- 2.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- nature, couples, photo spot and history
- Best months
- February and April–May
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About Allerton and McBryde Gardens
The National Tropical Botanical Garden manages these neighbouring gardens in the Lāwaʻi Valley. Allerton Garden has outdoor garden rooms, fountains and huge Moreton Bay fig roots seen in Jurassic Park, while McBryde focuses on Pacific plant collections.
Tip: Allerton is visited on guided tours; book a slot and wear insect repellent.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2.5–3 hours.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: Guided Allerton tours have limited places and need advance booking.
- Where: Lāwaʻi.
Best time to visit Allerton and McBryde Gardens
Allerton and McBryde Gardens is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 14 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Allerton and McBryde Gardens is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Nā Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon State Park.
- No. 9 of the 17 sights in our Kauaʻi things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Kauaʻi.
Near Allerton and McBryde Gardens
Within walking distance of Allerton and McBryde Gardens (straight-line distances):
- Spouting Horn — about 0.1 km away, 30 minutes, free
If you like Allerton and McBryde Gardens
- Nā Pali Coast — North and West Shores, Half a day
- Waimea Canyon State Park — Waimea and Hanapēpē, Half a day
- Hanalei Bay — Hanalei, Half a day
- Hanalei Valley Lookout — Princeville, 15 minutes
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Allerton and McBryde Gardens?
Plan 2.5–3 hours. Spouting Horn is about 0.1 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Allerton and McBryde Gardens free?
No, it is expensive. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Allerton and McBryde Gardens?
February and April–May for the most comfortable weather. Allerton is visited on guided tours; book a slot and wear insect repellent.
+Do I need to book Allerton and McBryde Gardens in advance?
Guided Allerton tours have limited places and need advance booking.