Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha is Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens. The 52 hectare gardens are located seven kilometres from the city centre on Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong. Entry to the gardens is free. Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha features Japanese Gardens and a Freedom Wall monument. The botanic gardens are also home to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.
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.
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.
Vehicle access
Find out about vehicle access for the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and other Council parks.
