City Botanic Gardens

The City Botanic Gardens, the oldest garden in Queensland

The Brisbane audio-guided tour lets you discover the City Botanic Gardens, the most popular green space in the city. On the edge of the CBD, these gardens listed in the Queensland heritage register recall that in Brisbane, it is not only skyscrapers that grow.

A garden born in 1828

The City Botanic Gardens came into being in 1828, in the time of the penal colony, first as a food garden intended to feed the population. They are today the oldest heritage gardens in Queensland, steeped in the history of Brisbane. Over time, they have become a place for walking and relaxing, enjoyed by the inhabitants.

What there is to see

The garden is home to a multitude of plant species, shaded paths, lawns and viewpoints over the Brisbane River. Very easy to reach, in the heart of the city, it offers a green interlude ideal for a break. It is one of the green lungs of Brisbane, on the edge of the business district.

Practical information

The City Botanic Gardens are on the edge of the CBD, along the Brisbane River, in the city centre. Access is free; the paths are on the level. The garden is best discovered by day to enjoy the vegetation and the views over the river.

When were the City Botanic Gardens created?

They came into being in 1828, first as a food garden of the penal colony. They are today the oldest heritage gardens in Queensland.

Where are the gardens?

They are on the edge of the CBD, along the Brisbane River, in the heart of the city, which makes them very easy to reach.