Cairns Botanic Gardens
Information
78-96 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Queensland 4870, Australia
(07) 4032 6650
Every day from 7.30am to 5.30pm
FREE
What we offer
Activities & Amenities
Botanic Gardens, Guided tours, heritage tour
highlights
The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Come and explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture.
About Us
Discover more about the plants and animals in the Cairns Botanic Gardens on one of our free tours!
Guided tours – weekdays
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens conduct guided tours of Flecker Gardens starting 10am Monday to Friday, most weeks of the year.
Tours generally take 60-90 minutes and showcase key areas of the Gardens including the Conservatory and Aboriginal Plant Use section. These tours are designed for casual visitors to the Gardens.
To join a tour, simply meet up with the guide outside Friends House in the Flecker Garden (not the Visitor Centre). No bookings required.
Bird watching walking tour – Tuesdays
Available every Tuesday commencing at 8.30am. Meet at Friends House in the Flecker Garden (not the Visitor Centre). The walk takes approximately two hours. We recommend you bring binoculars and wear sensible walking shoes.
Gardens and Tanks precinct heritage tour – Thursdays
Heritage tours of the Tanks Art Centre and Botanic Gardens precinct are held on Thursday mornings from 10am. Meet at the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.
location
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78-96 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Queensland 4870, Australia