City Botanic Gardens

The riverside City Botanic Gardens are Brisbane's original botanic gardens. Attractions at the gardens include the Bamboo Grove, Weeping Fig Avenue, Riverstage, ornamental ponds and more. Booking sites are available for special events.

Gardens access

From Monday 28 August to Sunday 8 October the City Botanic Gardens gates will close 4.30pm daily and reopen for Lightscape ticketed guests at 5.45pm. Bunya Walk (River Walk) will remain open at all times. The Botanic Gardens will reopen daily to the public from 3am.

Entry to the gardens is free, outside of ticketed events. Dogs are permitted.

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The riverwalk includes a two-way, separated cyclist and pedestrian pathway. The river hub provides new multi-purpose, river-based infrastructure to accommodate a range of vessels.

Explore the City Botanic Gardens by visiting each of the key attractions listed on this page.

Events at the City Botanic Gardens include concerts, exhibitions and shows at Riverstage and the Main Rotunda. The gardens also host a wide range of fitness activities and community and family-orientated festivals and markets. Free guided walks run from Monday to Saturday.

There are nine outdoor park booking areas that can be reserved for special events. The areas range from scenic ponds to intimate small spaces and large open grassed areas.

Find out how to get to and from the City Botanic Gardens by foot, cycle and public transport.

Walk through the City Botanic Gardens at your own pace with our self-guided walk. 

The City Botanic Gardens provide a great venue for a picnic, as well as beautiful settings for weddings and other functions. The Gardens Club cafe is open daily.

Play equipment in City Botanic Gardens playground

The City Botanic Gardens Baldwin Lawn Playground is an all-abilities playground that provides a variety of play experiences for people of all abilities.

Experience art in the City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City after dark at Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside.

Take a free volunteer guided walk through the City Botanic Gardens. Walks proceed at a gentle pace and last approximately one hour.

The City Botanic Gardens Master Plan guides planning for this iconic open space.

Read about the rich history of the City Botanic Gardens.

The City Botanic Gardens offers outdoor learning opportunities for prep, primary and secondary school students.

Find out how to become a volunteer guide for the free guided walks in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

Last updated: 3 September 2023

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