Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha is renowned for its subtly changing plant displays arranged in thematic and geographic communities.

More than 200,000 arid, tropical, and temperate plants thrive in this living subtropical museum.

Founded in 1970 and officially opened in 1976, the 56-hectare gardens open daily from 8am-6pm in summer (September to March) and 8am-5pm in winter (April to August).

Access to the gardens (via pedestrian entrances) remains open to the public 365 days per year.

Entry is free, with free guided walks on offer Monday to Saturday at 11am & 1pm from the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre.

Dogs are not permitted at any time (except for guide and assistance dogs) to protect the gardens and native wildlife.

Find out more about various facilities in the botanic gardens on the Brisbane City Council website.