Important Information on Our Haunted maze
Our haunted maze at Botanical World Adventures is a much anticipated, once-a-year experience that has to be seen to be believed! It’s a truly thrilling eco-adventure unlike any other and not to be missed! Before you arrive, check out these commonly asked questions from our guests.
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This is the only place in Hawaii where the thousands of plants seem to come to life (or after-life) in a giant maze after dusk the Saturday night before All Hallows Eve! Not only that, but spirits in the shadows of Mauna Kea spring from out of nowhere in the maze which is the size of a football field.
The shadows take to the maze on this mystical and magical night. It is truly a special and frightening place. Won’t you come and enjoy the best fright of your year?
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Book your time slot to save a spot online (click here) for each person in your party. Fill-out your waiver online to speed your check-in. If you have a question or want to reserve directly, contact our customer service at 808-963-5427 and we will be happy to help you.
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From Kona or Waikoloa:
Take Highway 19 to Waimea and go toward Hilo on Highway 19. We are about 10 minutes beyond the Laupahoehoe Train Museum which is at mile marker 25. After the 17 mile marker, you will come to a bridge over the Umauma Gulch. Look for our sign that will be on the hillside on the right side of the road just past the bridge. Slow down as you go up hill past the bridge as the right turn is partly hidden and easy to miss. Turn right at Leopolino Road, the first paved road past the bridge, then right again in a block at the next paved road (Old Mamalahoa Highway) to reach the gardens.From Hilo:
Take Highway 19 toward Waimea and Kona. You will see a pedestrian overpass at the 15 mile marker, then a long bridge over a gulch a short time later. At the top of the hill, just past the 16 mile marker, turn left at the paved Leopolino Road, then right after a block at the next paved road (Old Mamalahoa Highway) to reach the gardens. You may also see our Hawaiian warrior tourist spot sign on the right side of Highway 19 at the turn.From Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park:
Take Highway 11 into Hilo. In Hilo the highway will become Highway 19. Take Highway 19 toward Waimea and Kona. You will see a pedestrian overpass at the 15 mile marker, then a long bridge over a gulch a short time later. At the top of the hill, just past the 16 mile marker, turn left at the paved Leopolino Road, then right after a block at the next paved road (Old Mamalahoa Highway) to reach the gardens. You may also see the King Kamehameha sign pointing out Kamae’e Falls as an area of cultural significance on the right side of Highway 19 at the turn.From Keauhou or South Kona via South Point/Volcano:
Follow Highway 11 toward South Point and Volcano. Continue on Highway 11 into Hilo. In Hilo the highway will become Highway 19. Take Highway 19 towards Waimea and Kona. You will see a pedestrian overpass at the 15 mile marker, then a long bridge over a gulch a short time later. At the top of the hill, just past the 16 mile marker, turn left at the paved Leopolino Road, then right after a block at the next paved road (Old Mamalahoa Highway) to reach the gardens. You may also see the King Kamehameha sign pointing out Kamae’e Falls as an area of cultural significance on the right side of Highway 19 at the turn. -
If it rains you may want one, but we don’t allow them in the maze. Ponchos are available for purchase in the guest center.
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Visit our Haunted Maze page for individual pricing.
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Yes, we take all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, ApplePay, and GooglePay.
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No. You can drive directly to our parking. Walkways at the Rainbow Walk lead to the Haunted Maze entrance.
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Yes, in certain areas. The maze is not paved, and has a natural surface such as grass, gravel. Sidewalk leads to the entrance, however may be narrow in places. Make sure to use our wheelchair access. Call our guest center if you require special accommodations at least 24 hours in advance at 808-437-8765.
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Not for the Haunted Maze. Sorry, but its already so cheap its almost raising the dead to line up!
We do offer discounts for our zipline, Segway, hiking and other tours for active military personnel, kamaʻāina, travel agents and concierge staff. For these discounts, call our Customer Service (808-963-5427).
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If you have booked in advance, follow our signs and parking guides to pull in to the driveway off of Leopolino Road. The Check-in Tent is located near the entrance to the maze.If you want to get your time selected, but want to pay cash, come as soon as possible to our guest center to pay and book your group directly with us.
If you are paying cash, time slots are limited on a space available basis. Dive past Royal Palm Drive to Old Mamalahoa Highway. Turn right and go to the next street where our parking and Guest Center are located. Check in and pay at the guest center and wait for your time slot.
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Weather can be unpredictable in Hawaii, but the gardens are open every day except in cases of severe weather. Umbrellas and rain gear are available in our guest services center. Please review up-to-date weather conditions to plan your trip.
The weather for Hakalau usually shows up raining. Even when weather forecasts say there may be a high percentage chance of rain, the rains fall at night 70% of the time. Although the weather widget may put our location in the Pacific Ocean, we are actually on the coast!