Visit Nani Mau
“Nani Mau” means “forever beautiful” in Hawaiian. Nani Mau Inc. is a
subsidiary company of Ken Direction Corporation which owns and manages
Volcano House. Nani Mau is located about 4 miles form Hilo town and 25
miles northeast of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Within the lush 53 acres
you will find 20 acres of various native and exotic flowers, orchid gardens,
palms and tropical fruit orchards. While visiting our beautiful gardens, you
can enjoy a delicious Island Buffet lunch at our garden restaurant as well as
visit our gift shop featuring exclusive Nani Mau gifts and souvenirs.
Beautiful Gardens
Nani Mau gardens has hundreds of varieties of native and exotic flowers and
numerous variety of fruit trees. We warmly welcome you to visit our
- Extensive Orchid garden
- Anthurium grove
- Hibiscus garden
- Ginger garden
- Tropical fruit orchard
- Ferns and palms
- Waterways and waterfalls
- Orchid pavilion
If you enjoy a fresh and relaxed outdoor experience surrounded by
magnificent flowers, this is the place to visit. Nani Mau offers both self-
guided tour and a guided tour by tram. Our friendly English and Japanese
guides will show you various tropical flowers and plants in the gardens and
answer your questions.
* Nani Mau is handicap accessible.
Restaurant
Nani Mau Orchid Restaurant offers a delicious $10 All-You-Can-Eat
tropical Buffet Luncheon daily (open 10:30am – 1:30 pm). You can enjoy
your lunch on the outdoor Garden terrace and feel the breeze from the
garden. Our island buffet lunch is a favorite of local people as well as visitors.Nani Mau restaurant also offers complete catering services and
accommodates all types of special occasions such as wedding, birthday
parties, class reunions, business meetings and conferences. Our skilled chefs
prepare delicious buffets or banquets tailored to guest’s desires.Gift Shop
In our lovely gift shop, you can find exclusive Nani Mau gifts and souvenirs.
We feature hand crafted creations of local artisans including wood carvings,
jewelry, Aloha shirts, Hawaiian quilts and Hawaiian ornaments.Love Kristie’s i.E.imageri.E.
Visit Love Kristie ‘s Art Studio and Gallery. Love Kristie’s paintings and
cards are created by local artist Kristie Fujiyama. Her art work is inspired
by nature to express the spirit of love.
Visit our website www.nanimaugardens.com and Contact us at (808) 959-3500.