Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
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Why go
- Tropical-region plants beneath the Tropical Display Dome, 28 metres across and 9 metres high.
- The Bonsai House, Fern House and Cactus House, plus Exotic and Australian Rainforests.
- The Children’s Art Trail and public artworks by Anna Varendoff, Jamie North and John Underwood.
Opening hours
Today08:00 – 18:00Show all
What's in season
- AugThe annual Japan Cultural Festival features tea ceremony, calligraphy and ikebana displays.
Don't miss
- Japanese GardenFollow the mountain-pond-stream theme in its water feature; look for Noboru Takeshita’s calligraphy on the welcome gate and the century-old stone bowl used for purification before tea ceremonies.In the gardens On the map
- National Australia Remembers Freedom WallSee its 16,000 tribute plaques. The wall is a symbol of freedom intended for quiet reflection, not a war memorial.In the gardens On the map
- Spotted Gum Trail accessA gate at the Australian Plant Communities garden leads to the trail.Australian Plant Communities garden On the map
What you see
- From the Botanic Gardens Café, look over the lagoon and bamboo grove.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Picnic tables
- Lawns
- Shaded seating
- Drinking fountains
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History
Brisbane’s second municipal botanic gardens were created because the city-centre gardens had no room to expand and often flooded. The original gardens are at Gardens Point in the Brisbane CBD. Kenzo Ogata designed the Japanese Garden as his final work, using Australian trees, shrubs and flowers.
- 1970–1976Brisbane City Council established the gardens in 1970; they officially opened in 1976.
- 1975The Mount Coot-tha Library opened at the gardens.
- 1977The Tropical Display Dome opened in December.
- 1989The Japan Pond and Garden, from the Japanese Government Pavilion at World Expo 88, opened on 6 February.
- 1995–1996The Freedom Wall’s foundation stone was laid in 1995, and the wall was unveiled in 1996.
Sources: Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha - Wiki… · Brisbane - Wikivoyage (see) · Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha | Brisbane… · Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Phone
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Questions and answers
What is beside Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha’s entrance?
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, including the Cosmic Skydome.
Are guided walks available at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha?
Free guided walks explore the gardens’ plants and features.
Is there a specialist library at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha?
The Mount Coot-tha Library specializes in botany, astronomy and related subjects.
Are there activities for school groups at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha?
The gardens offer curriculum-based outdoor lessons for school groups.
What are Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha’s opening hours?
The gardens are open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.
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