Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

Families' Pick 2026 · Brisbane: picked by the Funtivities team as a standout for families in Brisbane.

Last updated October 2026

Free 56-hectare botanic gardens at Mt Coot-tha with a children's trail, Tropical Dome, free daily guided walks and a planetarium.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha are Brisbane City Council's 56-hectare subtropical botanic gardens at the foot of Mt Coot-tha, with free entry. Families can follow the Hide 'n' Seek Children's Trail (a map can be downloaded from the council site), explore the plant collections and the Tropical Dome, and join a free guided walk that leaves the Visitor Information Centre at 11am and 1pm daily (except public holidays) and lasts about an hour. The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is inside the gardens. The gardens are open 7 days, 8am to 6pm from September to March and 8am to 5pm from April to August. There is free parking at the main entry, picnic tables and lawns, drinking fountains, toilets including accessible toilets, and a cafe open 8.15am to 4pm. Barbecues are not allowed, and pets are not permitted except guide and assistance dogs. Details as of October 2026.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 17 October 2026.