Attractions at Mt Coot-tha precinct

Learn more about the lifestyle and leisure attractions inside Mt Coot-tha precinct. From Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha to the mountain biking tracks and trails through Mt Coot-tha Forest, there's plenty of options for everyone to enjoy.

Mt Coot-tha (Summit) Lookout is the highest point in Brisbane with remarkable panoramic views of the city and Moreton Bay. Find out more.

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha (located on Mt Coot-tha Road at Toowong) are recognised as Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens , displaying distinctly different gardens arranged in thematic and geographical displays.

The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and is home to the Cosmic Skydome. Enjoy a show or visit the Display Zone, observatory, Galaxy Gift Shop and Sundial Courtyard.

Toowong Cemetery was officially opened in 1875 and was once Brisbane's main cemetery. Find out about burial options, memorial gardens and walls for ashes at this cemetery.

Mt Coot-tha Library is located within the beautiful Brisbane Botanic Gardens and plays home to a collection of books in botany, horticulture/gardening and landscape design.

The Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre is the gateway to the greater Mt Coot-tha precinct. Visit the information centre to plan your day.

Mt Coot-tha Forest is a 15-minute drive west of Brisbane's Central Business District. Mt Coot-tha is a Brisbane icon forming a backdrop for the city and is cherished by the community for its many and varied values.

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