Redcliffe Botanic Gardens is a free native garden in the middle of Redcliffe, on Brisbane’s northern bayside, with shady walkways, a rainforest area, a flying fox roost and a community plant nursery. It is a calm green stop away from the foreshore, and it suits a short walk, a picnic or a birthday in the shade.
The gardens are about 40 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD, so they fit neatly into a day on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Walks and gardens to explore
The gardens are made up of themed areas joined by earthen walkways that sweep around the beds. Most of it is under tree cover, which makes it a good option on a hot day.
Areas the Redcliffe Guide lists include:
- Peninsula Herb Garden – herbs and edible plants.
- Koala Food Trees – the gum species koalas feed on.
- Chorizema Spring – a small water feature that can attract tree frogs.
- Moreton Region Rainforest – a shaded rainforest patch and the home of the flying fox colony.
- Wallum Heathland – local wildflowers in spring and early summer.
- Quota Garden and Amphitheatre – a bookable space for weddings and events.
The gardens also include a sensory garden, a permaculture garden and a patch of original bushland.
Flying foxes at Redcliffe Botanic Gardens
Look up in the rainforest area and you can see flying foxes roosting in the trees, hanging in clusters during the day. At dusk they take off, so you may see them overhead as they leave to feed.
Keep your distance and never touch a flying fox. Queensland Health advises that anyone who finds an injured or sick bat should not try to help it or touch it. Call the RSPCA on 1300 264 625 instead. Only trained, vaccinated handlers should handle bats.
Community plant nursery
The Friends of Redcliffe Botanic Gardens run a community nursery inside the gardens, selling native plants that suit local gardens. It is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 8 am to 10 am from 1 October to 30 April and from 8:30 am to 10:30 am from 1 May to 30 September. Hours can change on public holidays, so check the Friends’ Facebook page first.
City of Moreton Bay homeowners can also collect one free native plant voucher per financial year from the nursery. The voucher covers four tube-stock plants, two medium pots or one large pot.
Picnics, shade and facilities
The gardens have plenty of shelters, seating, tables and drinking fountains, plus toilets, bins and a car park. The council promotes the shaded areas for picnics, birthdays and gatherings.
Is Redcliffe Botanic Gardens dog friendly?
No. Dogs are not permitted in the gardens.
Planning your visit
- How long: 30 to 60 minutes for a wander, longer with a picnic or a nursery visit.
- Best time: mornings, when it is cooler and the nursery is open. Spring and early summer for wallum wildflowers.
- Cost: free.
- What to bring: water, a hat, insect repellent and a picnic if you plan to stay.
- Accessibility: Visit Moreton Bay says the gardens have facilities for people with a disability but publishes no details. Call City of Moreton Bay on 3205 0555 if you need to be sure of the paths.
- Weddings and events: the event area and a 20 m by 15 m wedding area are bookable through council, and council approval may be needed for events.
Getting there and parking
The gardens are at 15 George Street, Redcliffe, with a second entrance off Henzell Street. They are about 32 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 40 minutes by car. A car park is listed on the council page, and no parking charges are published.
No bus or train details are listed for the gardens. Plan a trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.
More detail is on the City of Moreton Bay page for the gardens, and the nursery has its own council listing. Details can change, so check before you go.
Nearby
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha – Brisbane’s big botanic garden if you want to compare.
- Lower Moora Park, Shorncliffe – a bayside park south of Redcliffe.
- Gold Coast Regional Botanical Gardens – another free botanic garden in South East Queensland.
Browse more public gardens or the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Quick answers
Is Redcliffe Botanic Gardens free?
Yes, entry is free.
Is Redcliffe Botanic Gardens the same as Redcliffe Botanical Gardens?
Yes. The official name is Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, and many people search for it as Redcliffe Botanical Gardens.
Where is Redcliffe Botanic Gardens?
At 15 George Street, Redcliffe, with a second entrance off Henzell Street.
Can I take my dog?
No. Dogs are not permitted.
Are there toilets and picnic shelters?
Yes. The gardens have toilets, shelters, seating, tables and drinking fountains.
When is the plant nursery open?
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 8 am to 10 am from October to April and 8:30 am to 10:30 am from May to September.
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