Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
| Bundaberg Botanic Gardens | |
|---|---|
Eastern Water Dragon at Bundaberg Botanic Gardens | |
Interactive map of Bundaberg Botanic Gardens | |
| Location | Queensland, Australia |
| Nearest city | Bundaberg |
| Coordinates | 24°51′8″S 152°20′10″E / 24.85222°S 152.33611°E |
| Area | 27 hectares (67 acres) |
| Created | 1988 |
| Open | 7 days a week
5.30 am to 6.45 pm September to April 6.30 am to 6 pm May to August |
| Website | https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/Community/Things-to-see-and-do/Bundaberg-Botanic-Gardens |
Bundaberg Botanic Gardens is a public park and botanic garden located in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.[1] The gardens were established in 1988 and cover an area of about 27 hectares[2] in the north of the city, serving as one of the favourite leisure spots for residents and visitors of Bundaberg.
Several city attractions are located here, including the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, dedicated to aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler, as well as the Bundaberg and District Historical Museum. A miniature steam railway, operated by local volunteers, also runs through the gardens on certain days.[3] The grounds also feature lakes, walking paths, and picnic areas.
The Bundaberg Botanic Gardens house a large collection of native and exotic plants, including a rare fruit orchard, the tallest heliconia in the world, and Chinese and Japanese gardens.
Japanese Garden
Construction of the Japanese garden began in 2004 to honour Settsu, Bundaberg's sister city in Japan.[4] The Japanese garden includes cascading ponds, torii gates, liquidambars, and azaleas, whose blooming is celebrated every spring.
References
- ^ "Visit us at the Botanic Gardens". Bundaberg Regional Council. Archived from the original on 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Bundaberg Botanic Gardens And Playground". Tourism & Events Queensland. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Train Rides Botanical Gardens Bundaberg". Bundaberg Cane Trains. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Sister cities". Bundaberg Regional Council. Retrieved 2026-06-09.