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Bundaberg Botanic Gardens is a public garden of about 27 hectares in North Bundaberg, Queensland, with plant collections, lakes and aviation heritage.
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Why go
- Hinkler Hall of Aviation, dedicated to aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler.
- A 2 km Australian Sugar Cane Railway ride on a route through the gardens.
- A nature playground with 17 play structures.
What's in season
- NowSep – NovAzaleas bloom in the Japanese Garden.
Don't miss
- Giant Red heliconiaSee the heliconia described as the world’s tallest.In the plant collections
- Friendship PavilionSee the pavilion in the Chinese Garden.Chinese Garden
- Torii gateSee the gate among the tiered ponds, liquidambars and azaleas.Japanese Garden
- WaterbirdsLook for coots, ducks, darters, cormorants and pelicans over the lakes.Lake boardwalks
- Native bee hiveSpot a hive in a hollow log.Rare Fruit Tree Orchard
What you see
- Eastern water dragons bask on rocks, logs and branches; males have bright red chests.
- Look for turtles surfacing in the lakes: Krefft’s Turtle has yellow facial stripes from eye to ear.
- Short-finned eels in the gardens grow up to 90 cm long.
Best time to visit
- For a cane-train ride, plan for a Sunday or public holiday; the railway operates on selected days.
Photo spots
- Friendship PavilionFrame the pavilion with the Chinese Garden’s landscaped grounds.Chinese Garden
- Tiered pondsCompose the tiered ponds in the Japanese Garden.Japanese Garden
Facilities
- Picnic areas Shaded picnic areas are available.
- Shelters and seating Shelters and seating are available at the nature playground.
- Café Café 1928 sells duck pellets. Do not feed bread to ducks or other native wildlife.
Shorts
History
The grounds also contain Hinkler House and memorial and Figtree Chapel.
- late 1800sFairymead House’s Indian bungalow architecture reflects the region’s plantation and sugar-growing heritage.
- 2004Work began on the Japanese Garden to honour Settsu, Bundaberg’s Japanese sister city.
- 2019Austek received the Parks and Leisure Queensland Playspace Award for creating the playground.
How to get there
- BusBus route 607 serves the gardens Monday through Saturday.
- 6 minCarThe gardens are 2.7 km from Bundaberg’s central business district, about a six-minute drive. They stand at the corner of Mount Perry Road and Young Street, with entrances from Mount Perry Road, Thornhill Street and Young Street.
Accessibility
- Paths A mix of sealed and unsealed surfaces.
- Accessible toilets Beside Café 1928.
- Railway Wheelchair friendly.
- Playground One large wheelchair-accessible fort, plus an all-abilities swing and carousel.
- Assistance dogs Welcome.
Sources: Bundaberg Botanic Gardens - Wikipedia · Bundaberg - Wikivoyage (see) · Bundaberg Botanic Gardens | Bundaberg Regional … · Visit us at the Botanic Gardens | Bundaberg Reg… · Botanic Gardens collections | Bundaberg Regiona… · checked 12 Oct 2026
Where
North Bundaberg, Bundaberg
- Phone
- 1300883699
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Questions and answers
When are Bundaberg Botanic Gardens open?
The gardens are open daily from 05:30 to 18:45.
Can I bring my dog to Bundaberg Botanic Gardens?
Pets are welcome on a leash. Please clean up after them.
Who operates the miniature railway at Bundaberg Botanic Gardens?
Local volunteers operate the railway.
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