This huge swath of manicured greenery has separate gardens that display orchids, bromeliads, fruit trees and other plants, as well as a water garden. Lunch buffet served daily 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Gardens open daily 9 am-4:30 pm. US$10 adults, narrated tram tour is an extra US$5. US$5 children ages 4-10, US$3 for the tram tour. 421 Makalika St. (1 mi/1.5 km off Highway 11 on the way to the volcano), Hilo. Phone 808-959-3500. http://www.nanimau.com.
