Nature in Brisbane

Places

• Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

  Mt Coot-tha

  Council botanic garden at 152 Mount Coot-tha Road. Free entry every day, until 18:00 from September to March and until 17:00 from April to August. Free guided walks at 11:00 and 13:00, except public holidays.

  Free
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• Mt Coot-tha Lookout and Reserve

  Mt Coot-tha

  Lookout with views of the city and Moreton Bay, open 24 hours with free parking. The reserve has more than 70 trails, including Summit Track and Mahogany Track.

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• City Botanic Gardens

  The City, 147 Alice Street

  Riverside garden open 24 hours, every day. It has free one-hour guided walks at 11:00 and 13:00, Monday to Saturday, except public holidays.

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• Roma Street Parkland

  The City

  Garden park in the city centre, open all year. The council runs free activities there on certain dates.

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• Council environment centres

  Boondall, Downfall Creek and Karawatha

  Three centres to learn about wetlands and local bush: Boondall Wetlands, Downfall Creek Bushland and Karawatha Forest. Entry is free; some activities may have a cost.

  Free
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• Moreton Island / Mulgumpin

  Moreton Bay

  Island with dunes, wildflowers and dolphins, reached by passenger or vehicle ferry, about 75 minutes from Brisbane.

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• The Wrecks (Tangalooma Wrecks)

  Moreton Island, west coast

  Boats sunk on purpose as breakwaters, with tropical fish and 2 to 10 metres deep. A diving and snorkelling spot with no entry fee, and currents can be strong.

  Free
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• North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah

  Redlands Coast

  Island with a surf beach at Main Beach, the Point Lookout viewpoint, Myora Springs and the 1.2 km North Gorge walk. There are also guided tours run by Quandamooka people. Ferries leave from Cleveland.

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• St Helena Island National Park

  Moreton Bay

  Island that was Queensland's first prison, from 1867 to 1932, with stone ruins and wetlands. Guided tours require booking and have a cost.

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