Sherwood Arboretum

Sherwood Arboretum is part of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens collection. Officially opened on World Forestry Day on 21 March 1925, this heritage-listed site was established for Australian native trees.

The Sherwood Arboretum covers an area of 15 hectares and contains approximately 1100 trees, representing approximately 250 species. The site features a number of botanical collections including riverine, dry rainforest, dry sclerophyll, fig avenue, freshwater wetlands, and the main attraction being a grand avenue of 72 kauri pines.

Entry to the arboretum is free. Dogs are permitted.

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Council is undertaking improvement works in Sherwood Arboretum prior to its 100th anniversary in 2025. Find out details of the current work.

Events at Sherwood Arboretum include children's play groups, guided walks and fitness activities.

Learn about the botanic collection at Sherwood Arboretum. This page includes a photo gallery of images from the site, with a focus on botanic collection photos.

Sherwood Arboretum is a riverside park with large grassy spaces to sprawl out, shade and a boardwalk along the river’s edge.  Sherwood Arboretum contains a range of facilities including car parking, children's playground, picnic areas, booking site, barbecues and taps and a botanic collection.

Sherwood Arboretum has a park booking site available for bookings for special events of short duration. The site is approximately 200 metres from the Brisbane River.

Find out how to get to Sherwood Arboretum on foot, or by car or public transport.

Learn about the history of Queensland Heritage Register listed, Sherwood Arboretum.

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Friends of Sherwood Aboretum

The Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Association Inc. (FOSA) is a not-for-profit, voluntary community association. It has worked in partnership with Council since 1986. FOSA offers a hands-on approach with a monthly working bee. Find out more about the association and volunteering by visiting the Sherwood Arboretum website.

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