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Brisbane Parks, Brisbane Gardens and Brisbane Arboretums
(Brisbane, Queensland - QLD, Australia AU)



Brisbane has a vast selection of parks and gardens, both in the heart of central Brisbane and also in the suburbs of Brisbane. These Brisbane parks include a number of impressive National Parks, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Peace Park, Bayside Parklands and the Sherwood Arboretum, founded almost 100 years ago. You would never imagine that Australia's spreading city of Brisbane would have so much green and open space throughout, including mature trees and shrubs, native wildlife, bushland, central gardens and floral displays.

Many areas and districts of Brisbane have at least one park or garden, whether it is just a small square in central Brisbane with seating areas or an enormous parkland on the outskirts of Brisbane, covering many hectares. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Brisbane, providing invaluable areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Brisbane.




Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Bayside Parklands - Wynumm Road, Wynumm, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4178, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 8888
The Bayside Parklands are situated in the scenic Moreton Bay area of Brisbane and are a particularly popular beauty spot. Attractions at Brisbane's Bayside Parklands include nature trails, boating facilities, pathways suitable for jogging and cycling, swimming and large forested areas.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Brisbane Botanical Gardens - Alice Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4001, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 7913
The glorious Brisbane Botanical Gardens can be found in central Brisbane, close to the Central train station. Home to many important collections of tropical plants from around the world, the Brisbane Botanical Gardens feature mature planting, some of it dating back over 150 years. This is one of the oldest and most historic gardens in the Brisbane and Queensland area and attractions at Brisbane Botanical Gardens include walking trails, seating areas, colourful flower borders, landscaped gardens, seasonal events and a café area.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens - Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4066, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 2535
Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens feature many important plant collections, exotic specimens and landscaped garden areas, including a magnificent Japanese garden. Covering over 50 hectares / 120 acres, Brisbane's spectacular Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens are close to the Mount Coot-tha Forest, which is filled with ancient eucalyptus trees. The Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens are one of the most impressive botanic gardens is the Brisbane and Queensland area and regularly attracts large numbers of visitors throughout the seasons.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 08:00 to 17:30
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Brisbane State Forest - 60 Mount Nebo Road, The Gap, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4061, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3300 4855
The vast Brisbane State Forest covers around 30,000 hectares / 74,000 acres and is full of scenic areas of interest, nature trails and large amounts of native wildlife.
Brisbane gardens open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 16:30, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Bunya Mountains National Park - Bunya Avenue, Dandabah, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4405, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 4668 3127
Located on the outskirts of Brisbane, the Bunya Mountains National Park are filled with impressive specimens of bunya pines, colourful Australian parakeets, walking trails and picnic areas.
Brisbane gardens open: daily
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Decker Park - Hornibrook Highway, Brighton, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4017, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3404 8888
Located in the northern outskirts of Brisbane, Decker Park is within easy reach of Brisbane city centre, by either car or bus. With spectacular views of nearby Moreton Island, other highlights at Brisbane's Decker Park include picnic facilities, barbecues, open areas of grassland, a playground for young children and a number of impressive sculptures.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Fort Lytton National Park - Lytton Road, Lytton, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4178, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3393 4647
Fort Lytton National Park surrounds Brisbane's historic Fort Lytton, in the Moreton Bay area of Brisbane, and features large open expanses of grassland, seating areas, pathways, scenic views and picnic spots.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Huxtable Park - Dundalli Street, West Chermside, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4032, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3359 8640
The Huxtable Park is located on the outskirts of Brisbane, in West Chermside. Attractions at Brisbane's West Chermside include walking and cycle trails, seating areas and a 'Rainforest Boardwalk', where you can observe some of Brisbane's native wildlife in a natural setting.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Jack Cook Memorial Park - Gailey Road, Taringa, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4068, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 8888
Situated nearby Queensland University, on the outskirts of Brisbane, the Jack Cook Memorial Park has excellent outdoor sports facilities, including a running track, playing field and picnic areas.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Karawatha Forest - Acacia Road, Karawatha, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4352, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 8888
Brisbane's vast Karawatha Forest can be founded in the southern suburbs of Brisbane and is home to an enormous amount of local flora and fauna. Attractions at Karawatha Forest include wild koalas, parakeets, walking trails and many areas suitable for picnics.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Lamington National Park - Naturally Queensland Information Centre, 160 Ann Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3227 8185
Brisbane's Lamington National Park, in Queensland's spectacular Gold Coast area, is a breathtaking mixture of rainforest, bushland, valleys and mountainous regions. With peaceful picnic areas, large amounts of local Brisbane wildlife and nature trails, Lamington National Park is easy to reach from Brisbane city centre.
Brisbane gardens open: daily
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Marchant Park - Elision Road, Aspley, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4034, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 8888
Marchant Park, in the Aspley area of Brisbane, is an important parkland, with mature trees, colourful borders and large open-expanses of grassland, suitable for sports activities. Other attractions at Brisbane's Marchant Park include barbecues, picnic facilities and seating areas.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Mount Tamborine - Tamborine Mountain Road, Mount Tamborine, Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), 4272, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5545 3200
Mount Tamborine is home to a combination of small and tranquil national parks, with many popular attractions, close to Brisbane. Items of particular interest at Mount Tamborine include large tree ferns and breathtaking walking trails
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Myall Park Botanic Gardens - Myall Park Road, Glenmorgan, Queensland (QLD), 4423, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 4665 6705
Queenland's Myall Park Botanic Gardens are situated on the outskirts of Brisbane, in the town of Glenmorgan. Featuring many mature plants for around the world, large trees, scenic walking trails and landscaped areas, Myall Park Botanic Gardens are also home to an interesting art gallery.
Brisbane gardens open: daily
Brisbane gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children, children under 14 years old are free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Peace Park - Baskerville Street, Brighton, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4017, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3404 8888
Brisbane's Peace Park, on the northern outskirts of Brisbane, provides the perfect green oasis, close to busy city life. Highlights at Peace Park include paths suitable for walking, jogging and cycling, a large lake, an art trail, seating and many peaceful areas ideal for picnics.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Raven Street Reserve - 815 Rode Road, McDowall, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4053, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 5937
Brisbane's beautiful Raven Street Reserve is located in the McDowall area of Brisbane, on the northern outskirts. Featuring large expanses of natural bushland, native Brisbane wildlife, nature walks, trails suitable for walking and cycling, a visitors' centre and seating areas, Raven Street Reserve is a popular attraction for those wishing to learn more about the Australian bushland and is close to central Brisbane.
Brisbane gardens open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 16:30, Saturday - 13:00 to 16:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 13:00
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: Sherwood Arboretum - Jolimont Street, Sherwood, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4075, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3403 8888
Edged by the picturesque Brisbane River, the Sherwood Arboretum is part of the spreading Sherwood Forest Park, to the south of central Brisbane. Founded almost 100 years ago, the Sherwood Arboretum is filled with an enormous collection of mature trees from throughout Australia, including a number of enormous eucalyptus trees with distinctive flaking bark.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: South Brisbane Memorial Park - Vulture Street, South Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4101, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3404 8888
To the south of Brisbane city centre lies the scenic South Brisbane Memorial Park, close to the South Brisbane train station. South Brisbane Memorial Park has much to offer visitors to the Brisbane and Queensland area, such as large trees and shrubs, seating areas, picnic spots, walking trails and magnificent views of the nearby Brisbane River.
Brisbane gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane gardens admission: free

Brisbane Gardens and Parks: St. John's Wood - Bennett Road, The Gap, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4061, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3221 8411
St. John's Wood is one of the numerous areas of green in central Brisbane and has many walking trails, mature trees, local wildlife and natural streams.
Brisbane gardens open: daily
Brisbane gardens admission: free

 
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