Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

Explore the gardens and learn about the plants and features on a free guided walk.

Walks leave daily from the Visitor Information Centre at 11am and 1pm, except on Sundays (11am only) and public holidays. They’re taken at a gentle pace and last about one hour. 

Large groups (10 or more people), or groups with a special interest, can make a booking for a customised tour. You must book 6 weeks in advance.

To book:

• phone Council on 07 3403 8888
• download and complete the request form and submit it by email.

Enjoy your meal at a picnic table, on the lawns or the shaded seating area.

There are drinking fountains and toilets throughout the gardens. 

Didn't pack any food? Visit the Botanic Gardens Caféopens in a new tab for a meal with a relaxing view of the lagoon and bamboo grove. 

The café is open from 8.15am to 4pm, 7 days a week.

Attend a workshop, lesson or activity at the Kitchen in the Garden.

These sessions offer opportunities to:

• learn how to garden sustainably

• create a wicking garden or solar cooker

• experiment with food fermentation

• cook a simple, nutritious meal from seasonal produce.

Sign up for an art workshop to:

• photograph flowers or wildlife

• paint with watercolours and acrylics

• make ‘living’ paper 

• grow a succulent photo frame

• create a sculpture from organic materials. 

You don’t need any experience to take part in the workshops.

Make learning interesting, engaging and fun with a range of curriculum-based activities.

Lessons in the gardens

See science theory in action, explore geographical concepts and interact with trained and knowledgeable educators.

Aligned with the National Curriculum, the hands-on outdoor lessons are suitable for early childhood, primary and senior school groups. 

Lessons are offered Tuesday to Friday at 9.30am, 11.30am and 1.30pm. Primary school lessons are 1.5 hours long and secondary school lessons are 2 hours. 

Different lesson times can be requested with booking enquiries.

Before you enquire

Download and read the brochure to choose your lesson.

You can also estimate the fees:

• $8.80 per student for classes of 20-30 (maximum of 30 students)
• a $176.90 minimum charge for a class of 19 students or less
• no fee for teachers and parents.

These prices include GST.

You’ll only be charged for the numbers that attend on the day.

Make a booking enquiry

Complete the online form to make a booking enquiry.

You can also use the form for lesson enquiries in the City Botanic Gardens and the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.

School visits

Your school can also visit the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha in a self-guided capacity (without booking a lesson or guided walk).

To plan your visit, contact our Education Coordinator via email.

Have fun in nature with our School Holiday Activities Program.

Meet creepy critters, make a seedling pot, or discover the plants and animals living in our gardens.

To access the Spotted Gum Trail from the botanic gardens, use the gate at the Australian Plant Communities garden. It’s the gate marked ‘C’ on the Mt Coot-tha Forest track map. The gate is open between 8am to 4pm daily. 

Download the Mt Coot-tha Forest Track Map.