Brisbane Botanic Gardens

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha are Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens. The 52 hectare gardens have many special features.

The Tropical Display Dome features tinted panels set in an aluminium frame. A pathway winds upwards through the dome building, wrapping around a central pond with water plants.

The rainforest in the Australian Plant Communities' collection, features an exotic rainforest section with tropical trees, shrubs and vines from around the world. The Australian Rainforest area has a rare native species.

The Bamboo Grove is an area that existed before the Brisbane Botanic Gardens were developed. The lagoon area attracts a variety of native wildlife. It is home to birds, lizards, turtles and eels.

The theme of the Japanese Garden is 'tsuki yama chisen' or 'mountain pond stream'.

Children and parents can explore the delights of stage one of the Hide n Seek Children's Trail set in the heart of the shady exotic rainforest.

The Fragrant Plant and Herb Garden exhibits herbs from around the world. It includes many species of lavender and mint. This is a hands on garden where visitors are encouraged to look closely and touch the plants and herbs gently to release and inhale the fragrance.

The Fern House is the newest addition to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. It has more than 80 different species and varieties of ferns on display, including ferns that live on rocks, trees and in the water.

The Cactus House is located within the Arid Zone. It represents the dry regions of Central America and Africa. The species combine to simulate the beauty of rugged plant life in a desert landscape.

The Bonsai House displays about 100 plants including figs, conifers, camellias, azaleas and maples. Some specimens are more than 80 years old.