Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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An oasis for wildlife, the Gardens feature 52 hectares of plants from Australia and all around the world. Horticultural and art and craft shows are displayed in the Auditorium most weekends and free volunteer guided walks leave the Information Centre, Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) at 11 am and 1 pm. Alternatively you may like to explore the Gardens via one, or all, of the three self-guided trails available.
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- MichaelSingapore, Singapore1 contributionGardens guided tourTook the free volunteer led morning guided tour. Was a pleasant stroll with the group through the grounds and learned a few botanical trivia. Guide graciously went over time. Glad we went in the morning as the heat rapidly made it less walkable.Visited November 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 January 2023
- Julia2307Perth, Australia111 contributionsWonderful parklandA great day out. We went on New Years Day 2023.. not a good idea to eat/drink at cafe at the top when busy - neither did it look very clean and we gave up. But the bottom parkland, ponds and walks are all wonderful and we had a picnic ready.Visited January 2023Written 5 February 2023
- Anne SLondon, United Kingdom35 contributionsAmazing placeSuch a lovely place to visit. Spent about 3-4 hours exploring the lovely gardens and enjoying the restaurant food/drinks venue. The 2 ladies in the information centre were welcoming and gave us great advice on the different routes. Definitely worth a visit to this lovely place.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 February 2023
- Brian CCheltenham, United Kingdom157 contributionsA beautiful, calm and peaceful oasis.My wife and I visited the Botanic Gardens on a hot, humid and sunny day toward the end of January. We so enjoyed our visit. We received a lovely, helpful welcome from the information centre on arrival, and enjoyed the offerings at the cafe before exploring the gardens. We simply wandered around the inspiring different areas and environments, viewed wildlife (especially a spoonbill and colourful dragonflies), exotic plants and flowers, quiet areas where families were enjoying picnics. It was just a lovely place to be with something for everyone.Visited January 2023Written 21 March 2023
- Colleen HBrisbane, Australia26 contributionsBeautiful gardensI went to the Gardens after an absence of several years and wondered why it had taken me so long to go back. It is a wonderful experience. There were a lot of people there but it didn't seem crowded because there is so much space. It was a beautiful day and all the plants looked great. We had lunch in the cafe which, although it was very busy, managed the crowds well. All in all a great time and I will be going back again soon.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 7 August 2023
- Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland8,860 contributionsBeautiful GardensWe had a lovely few hours on a sunny Sunday in the Botanic Gardens on Mount Cootha. They are quite extensive and there is a lot to see, so bring your walking shoes, water and a hat! I don't know much about plants and gardens but I find the whole environment really relaxing and soothing. We loved the Japanese Garden, in particular the amazing Bonsai trees. There is a lovely pond too with plenty of birdlife, turtles and flowers as well as a moving war memorial to those lost in combat. We spent hours here, really enjoyed it and it is totally free to enter. We made one error though, we thought the gardens and the Mount Cootha Lookout would be close to each other given they are on the same hill.! They're not! It is way to far to walk from one to the other. You'll need an uber like we took.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 27 September 2023
- andream0402Melbourne, Australia2,924 contributionsPick up a mapA beautiful garden. It’s accessible to all with a road going through it so you’d be able to drive in closer to the gardens. Free to enter. Pick up a map or you’ll have no idea where to go especially if you go all the way to the top. There are only numbers to guide you. There is a cafe next door but the kitchen closes at 2.30. You can get the bus there from Brisbane CDB. A nice walk .Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 October 2023
- ItchyFeetCamarillo, California7,742 contributionsGood for bird watchingWe stopped at the botanical garden on the way up to the Lookout, and the botanical garden has a lot to see. You could easily spend several hours here depending on your interest level. There’s a back area that has the Australian plant area but the lake is quite low right now because of the drought. I did walk back to section 3 where I saw laughing kookaburra birds and sulfur crested cockatoos. Enjoyed the different gardens but especially the bird life!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 October 2023
- Wa SAdelaide, Australia14 contributionsAn outstanding botanic gardenBeautiful botanic gardens. The Japanese garden is especially exquisite, and there is a diverse range of plants and environments across the 56 hectares, including the arid plants, fern house, rainforests, and the tropical dome. The restaurant is mediocre, but otherwise this garden is excellent.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 31 October 2023
- JElliot32New South Wales, Australia3,800 contributionsWonderful spot to slow down and (re-)acquaint with natureWe only had an hour to visit the gardens and wish it had been twice or three times as long. It is a delightful place, with a well marked and usually shady central path wending its way through a series of attractive and tranquil themed gardens. Our favourites were probably the Japanese garden and the bonsai house, though we didn't get as far as the Australian plants trail, which I'm sure would have been another highlight for us. Next time! The map provided by the Gardens was an excellent resource and I loved the way everything was well sign-posted. Fair bit of wildlife around, too, especially Eastern Water Dragons. I think they think they own the place.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 November 2023
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jonathan m
Bury St. Edmunds, UK260 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
We had 1 1/2 hours and only managed about 1/3 of the gardens. Probably needs 2 visits. It is free.
Japanese gardens, bonsai specimens, cacti, temperate gardens , lagoons, rainforest , giant bamboos and more…
Excellent.
Japanese gardens, bonsai specimens, cacti, temperate gardens , lagoons, rainforest , giant bamboos and more…
Excellent.
Written 13 November 2023
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia3,800 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We only had an hour to visit the gardens and wish it had been twice or three times as long. It is a delightful place, with a well marked and usually shady central path wending its way through a series of attractive and tranquil themed gardens. Our favourites were probably the Japanese garden and the bonsai house, though we didn't get as far as the Australian plants trail, which I'm sure would have been another highlight for us. Next time! The map provided by the Gardens was an excellent resource and I loved the way everything was well sign-posted. Fair bit of wildlife around, too, especially Eastern Water Dragons. I think they think they own the place.
Written 12 November 2023
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Wa S
Adelaide, Australia14 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Beautiful botanic gardens. The Japanese garden is especially exquisite, and there is a diverse range of plants and environments across the 56 hectares, including the arid plants, fern house, rainforests, and the tropical dome. The restaurant is mediocre, but otherwise this garden is excellent.
Written 31 October 2023
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ItchyFeet
Camarillo, CA7,742 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We stopped at the botanical garden on the way up to the Lookout, and the botanical garden has a lot to see. You could easily spend several hours here depending on your interest level. There’s a back area that has the Australian plant area but the lake is quite low right now because of the drought. I did walk back to section 3 where I saw laughing kookaburra birds and sulfur crested cockatoos. Enjoyed the different gardens but especially the bird life!
Written 29 October 2023
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD9,059 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We spent 2 hours strolling ~3 miles of garden pathways using the provided Visitor Center map and following the path numbers; Tropical Dome> Fern House> Japanese Garden> Bonsai House> Lookout to Brisbane> Waterlily lakes, then recovered with an excellent lunch at their large efficient cafe.
The adjoining Planetarium had a circular tour of colorful exhibits detailing the universe, our solar system and how the aborigines interpreted the stars.
Wonderful morning spent in this world class educational environment where we would be members if living nearby.
The adjoining Planetarium had a circular tour of colorful exhibits detailing the universe, our solar system and how the aborigines interpreted the stars.
Wonderful morning spent in this world class educational environment where we would be members if living nearby.
Written 18 October 2023
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reeceyb
Chichester, UK1,584 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Really nice botanical gardens with lots of different sections and species it’s big though so plan it well and take water
Written 14 October 2023
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andream0402
Melbourne, Australia2,924 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
A beautiful garden.
It’s accessible to all with a road going through it so you’d be able to drive in closer to the gardens.
Free to enter.
Pick up a map or you’ll have no idea where to go especially if you go all the way to the top. There are only numbers to guide you.
There is a cafe next door but the kitchen closes at 2.30. You can get the bus there from Brisbane CDB. A nice walk .
It’s accessible to all with a road going through it so you’d be able to drive in closer to the gardens.
Free to enter.
Pick up a map or you’ll have no idea where to go especially if you go all the way to the top. There are only numbers to guide you.
There is a cafe next door but the kitchen closes at 2.30. You can get the bus there from Brisbane CDB. A nice walk .
Written 14 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,860 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
We had a lovely few hours on a sunny Sunday in the Botanic Gardens on Mount Cootha. They are quite extensive and there is a lot to see, so bring your walking shoes, water and a hat!
I don't know much about plants and gardens but I find the whole environment really relaxing and soothing. We loved the Japanese Garden, in particular the amazing Bonsai trees. There is a lovely pond too with plenty of birdlife, turtles and flowers as well as a moving war memorial to those lost in combat.
We spent hours here, really enjoyed it and it is totally free to enter.
We made one error though, we thought the gardens and the Mount Cootha Lookout would be close to each other given they are on the same hill.! They're not! It is way to far to walk from one to the other. You'll need an uber like we took.
I don't know much about plants and gardens but I find the whole environment really relaxing and soothing. We loved the Japanese Garden, in particular the amazing Bonsai trees. There is a lovely pond too with plenty of birdlife, turtles and flowers as well as a moving war memorial to those lost in combat.
We spent hours here, really enjoyed it and it is totally free to enter.
We made one error though, we thought the gardens and the Mount Cootha Lookout would be close to each other given they are on the same hill.! They're not! It is way to far to walk from one to the other. You'll need an uber like we took.
Written 27 September 2023
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Eastbourne, UK271 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Just been to visit the Botanical gardens, if you’ve never been here then it’s a must , so well kept , beautiful and peaceful place full of wildlife and free to explore
Written 4 September 2023
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Colleen H
Brisbane, Australia26 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
I went to the Gardens after an absence of several years and wondered why it had taken me so long to go back. It is a wonderful experience. There were a lot of people there but it didn't seem crowded because there is so much space. It was a beautiful day and all the plants looked great. We had lunch in the cafe which, although it was very busy, managed the crowds well. All in all a great time and I will be going back again soon.
Written 8 August 2023
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djahnes50
Brisbane, Australia
Is there a list of plants/trees grown in the gardens? As a gardener i always like to see a tree fully grown before planting.
Thanks
Regards Dora
mmfm08
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England71 contributions
Hi Dora, I noticed that the trees/shrubs etc were named but I didn't see any lists. Contact them direct, I'm sure they will be able to help you. Worth the visit.
Default0127202000
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Are dogs allowed?
Helena O'Toole
Brisbane, Australia81 contributions
I spoke with the Gabriel from Brisbane City Council and he advised that dogs can go into Brisbane City Botanical Gardens if on a leash, however, it is not encouraged due to the flora and fauna in park. Dogs are not allowed at Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens...Hope this helps... it is a beautiful place to see.... Thanks, Helena
Nikita Maslen
Marsden, Australia83 contributions
Is there onsite parking?
Where is best to park and prices if any?
kittykatus
Mango Hill, Australia99 contributions
Yes there is parking but it does get very busy.
gretaholzwart
bundaberg9 contributions
how time would you need to have a look around the gardens and is there an entry fee to the gardens.?
CarmenByrne
Cusco, Peru31 contributions
I agree with the above answers, duration just depends on your plans. Entry is free. There is a city bike station (bay of yellow bikes) where you can hire to ride around the gardens. They require prior online registration but first 30 minutes is always free if you return your bike to the citybike station within 30 mins. You can do this as many times as you want too. They are a good way to see the gardens and South Bank parklands (just across the Goodwill footbridge). Just Google Brisbane CityBikes for more info.
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