Allerton Garden

Allerton Garden is a guided South Shore Kauai garden in Lawai Valley, known for tropical plantings, outdoor rooms, fountains, sculpture and Moreton Bay fig trees.

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Allerton Garden

Allerton Garden, Kauai

Located on the south shore of Kauai, the Allerton Garden lies between the ocean and the McBryde Garden in Lawai Valley, which was once a retreat of Hawaii's Queen Emma. It offers scenic views of towering rainforest trees, a grove of swaying golden bamboo, tropical fruit trees and a cut-flower garden. Among the plantings that can be seen are botanically important species of the tropics, such as varieties of palms, heliconias, ki (ti) and gingers. Allerton Garden also features miniature waterfalls, small pools and fountains. It is a masterpiece of landscape design and a natural showcase for tropical plants.

Key Features

Guided botanical garden in Lawai Valley
Part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden network
Known for outdoor rooms, fountains, sculpture and tropical plantings
Created by Robert Allerton and John Gregg Allerton
Famous Moreton Bay fig trees are a major photo subject
Visited by guided tour rather than casual walk-in entry
Located near Poipu, Koloa and Spouting Horn
Often combined with McBryde Garden on the same South Shore visit
Good choice for garden design, plant collections and Kauai history

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who created Allerton Garden?

Allerton Garden was shaped by Robert Allerton and John Gregg Allerton, who transformed part of Lawai Valley into a designed tropical garden with outdoor rooms, sculpture and water features.

What are the outdoor rooms at Allerton Garden?

The outdoor rooms are designed garden spaces arranged with plants, walls, pathways, fountains and sculpture. They give the garden a more architectural style than a simple plant collection.

Why are the Moreton Bay fig trees famous?

The large Moreton Bay fig trees at Allerton Garden are among the garden's most photographed features. Their exposed roots and dramatic shape have also appeared in film scenes.

How is Allerton Garden different from McBryde Garden?

Allerton Garden is known for design, art, outdoor rooms and guided storytelling. McBryde Garden focuses more on plant conservation, native Hawaiian plants and biodiversity collections.

Why is Lawai Valley important?

Lawai Valley has a long history of Hawaiian agriculture, streamside cultivation and later garden development. The valley setting helps explain the lush plantings and layered cultural landscape seen today.