HAKALAU ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Hunt the Golden Egg: Keiki Race and Maze at Botanical World Adventures, Hakalau
An annual, kids-only Easter Egg Hunt at Botanical World Adventures where children 12 and under race through a massive hedge maze for a chance to win a free zipline tour.
Hunt the Golden Egg: Keiki Race and Maze at Botanical World Adventures, Hakalau.
On the windward slopes of Hakalau, Botanical World Adventures stages a community Easter event that folds a scavenger hunt into a giant hedge maze. Designed for keiki—children 12 and under—the 11th Annual Keiki Scavenger Hunt invites families to check in, race age-group heats, and search for the Golden Egg, with winners receiving a free zipline tour.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Find the Golden Egg
The hunt culminates in the search for a single Golden Egg — the discoverer earns a free zipline tour from the operator, Botanical World Adventures.
A Hedge Maze the Size of a Football Field
Before or after the timed heats, keiki can race through a massive hedge maze on the property that spans roughly the footprint of a football field.
Short, Fast Community Heats
The event runs in quick age-group races; each hunt lasts about 15–20 minutes within a two-hour event window, making it a compact, family-focused outing.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Expect a brisk, communal scramble: families check in at Botanical World Adventures, children line up by age group, then set off through hedge corridors searching for hidden eggs. The format is engineered for short bursts of excitement that reward speed, observation, and a little luck—especially if you spot the Golden Egg.
THE PRIZE
Find the Golden Egg
The hunt culminates in the search for a single Golden Egg — the discoverer earns a free zipline tour from the operator, Botanical World Adventures.
THE MAZE
A Hedge Maze the Size of a Football Field
Before or after the timed heats, keiki can race through a massive hedge maze on the property that spans roughly the footprint of a football field.
THE FORMAT
Short, Fast Community Heats
The event runs in quick age-group races; each hunt lasts about 15–20 minutes within a two-hour event window, making it a compact, family-focused outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event is scheduled as a morning community event (for example, the listed date runs from 10:00 am to noon); individual hunts last about 15–20 minutes.
Bring friends, family, and a guardian for each child; dress for outdoor activity and brief running in the maze.
Check-in at Botanical World Adventures' location: 31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau, HI 96710. Arrive early to complete registration.
Plan on roughly 15–20 minutes for each hunt; the public event window runs approximately two hours in the morning.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can participate?
The event is only for children aged 12 and younger and each participant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
When does the event take place?
The listed occurrence runs on Sunday, April 5th from 10:00 am to noon; individual hunt heats take place within that window.
How long does the actual hunt last?
Each hunt lasts approximately 15–20 minutes.
Where do I check in?
Check-in is at Botanical World Adventures: 31-240 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau, HI 96710; organizers advise arriving early.
What is the Golden Egg prize?
The child who finds the Golden Egg wins a free zipline tour provided by Botanical World Adventures.
Can I explore the hedge maze if I'm not hunting?
Yes—families can see the massive hedge maze before or after the hunt as part of the event experience.