Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha are recognised as Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens. The 52 hectare gardens, located at Toowong, are open every day of the year between 8am - 5.30pm from September to March and 8am - 5pm from April to August. Entry to the gardens is free. Dogs are not permitted in the Gardens.
What's on at the Gardens
Come along to Brisbane Botanic Gardens events and activities for the whole family. Try out our gardening workshops, fabulous displays, story time in the garden for children or go on a free guided walking tour.
Attractions
Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha offers visitors a living museum of native and exotic plant collections. Its themed sections include a scented garden, Japanese Gardens, waterfalls and the largest collection of Australian native rainforest trees in the world. The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is a feature offering family entertainment.
Gardens' facilities and services
The Gardens are open seven days a week. Find out about the free plant identification service and the other facilities at the gardens.
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Guided walks
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features of Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
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Venue hire and weddings
The Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha offers beautiful subtropical settings for weddings and other functions.
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Educational programs
The Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha offers a range of outdoor learning opportunities for school students from prep to year 12.
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Botanic Gardens visitors' map
The Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha visitors' map provides details about gardens' highlights, its history and facilities.
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Photo gallery
Everything from the flowers and statues to the stunning view of the city.
Vehicle access
Find out about vehicle access for the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and other Council parks.
Volunteer guides
A formal qualification on botany is not needed to become a volunteer guide, but good social and communication skills are important.
Gardens' history
Council decided to establish the Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha after eight major floods swept through the City Botanic Gardens between 1870 and 1974.
