Brisbane Botanic Gardens

This free, landscaped park offers walks through a lush tropical rainforest and bonsai gardens, and past a manmade lagoon with water dragons and turtles.

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens occupy 128 acres (52 hectares) at the foot of Mount Coot-tha. The gardens were created when Brisbane’s council decided to complement the original City Botanic Gardens, in downtown, with a larger and more easily expandable site. Both botanic gardens are free to enter, but the Brisbane Botanic Gardens are more extensive.

The gardens feature plants and flowers from all over the world arranged in several different habitats. There are tropical trees, cactus and herb gardens, walking trails, creeks and lagoons.

Wander through 66 acres (27 hectares) of rainforest, wetlands and eucalyptus woodlands in the Australian Plant Communities division. There are more than 40 endangered species and a large pond full of eastern water dragons and other native animals. Move on to the Lagoon and Bamboo Grove to see clumps of rare bamboo or sit back and spot turtles, birds and eels in the water.

Check out the Japanese Garden to walk amid a stunningly landscaped selection of plants and flowers. Its core theme of “tsuki-yama-chisen” (mountain-pond-stream) emerges in the winding pathways, rock sculptures and water features. Visit the nearby Bonsai House to see tiny conifers, figs and azaleas.

Drop into the Fern House to see more than 80 varieties or examine the prickly plants of Africa and Central America in the Arid Zone and Cactus House. To stimulate your senses, stroll through the Fragrant Plants and Herb Garden with the aromatic medicinal and culinary species.

You can pick up a map and take one of three self-guided walks or join a free guided tour starting at the Information Centre twice daily, from Monday to Saturday. Check the website for details.

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens are in the suburb of Toowong near Mount Coot-tha, about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) from downtown. While here, it is worth driving to the top of the mountain for excellent city views. The gardens are open daily and admission is free. Note that the Bonsai House has limited opening hours.

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Queensland University of Technology

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Queen Street Mall

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Museum of Brisbane

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Hotels near Brisbane Botanic Gardens

ibis Brisbane

27 - 35 Turbot Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane City Hall and King George Square. Treasury Casino and Queen Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Roma Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 8 minutes.

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square

255 Ann Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of ANZAC Square War Memorial and King George Square. Queen Street Mall and Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 10 minutes.

Mercure Brisbane King George Square

King George SquareCorner Of Ann & Roma Streets, Corner Of Ann & Roma Streets

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane City Hall and Queen Street Mall. Gallery of Modern Art and Wheel of Brisbane are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 5 minutes.

Best Western Astor Metropole Hotel & Apartments

193 Wickham Terrace City

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brisbane Private Hospital and Queen Street Mall. Roma Street Parkland and Eagle Street Pier are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 10 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane Festival Suites

108 Albert Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Queen Street Mall, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, and Museum of Brisbane. King George Square and St. Stephens Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

128 Charlotte St

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Stephens Cathedral, MacArthur Museum Brisbane, and Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Riverside Markets and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

515 Queen St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Howard Smith Wharves and Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Botanic Gardens and South Bank Parklands are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station is 10 minutes.

Hilton Brisbane

190 Elizabeth St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queen Street Mall, Treasury Casino, and Brisbane Botanic Gardens. South Bank Parklands and Roma Street Parkland are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

The Sebel Brisbane

95 Charlotte Street

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of North Quay, Queen Street Mall, and Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Treasury Casino and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 9 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 12 minutes.

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

103 George Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Treasury Casino, Queen Street Mall, and Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Brisbane City Hall and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. South Brisbane Station is 12 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 12 minutes.

Royal On The Park

152 Alice Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Brisbane Parliament House. Queensland University of Technology and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 18 minutes.

Madison Hotel Tower Mill

239 Wickham Terrace

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brisbane Private Hospital, Queen Street Mall, and Roma Street Parkland. Suncorp Stadium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Brisbane Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 8 minutes.

Mantra on Queen

570 Queen Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Howard Smith Wharves and Eagle Street Pier. Queen Street Mall and Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station is 9 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 9 minutes.

iStay River City Brisbane

79 Albert Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Queen Street Mall. Eagle Street Pier and Treasury Casino are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 14 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane on Felix Suites

26 Felix Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury apartment building is steps from Brisbane Riverside Markets and Eagle Street Pier. St. Stephens Cathedral and Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 18 minutes.

Park Regis North Quay

293 North Quay

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of North Quay, XXXX Brewery, and Treasury Casino. Suncorp Stadium and Roma Street Parkland are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Roma Street Station is 7 minutes by foot and South Brisbane Station is 13 minutes.

Sofitel Brisbane Central

249 Turbot Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Brisbane hotel is located in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Queen Street Mall, Eagle Street Pier, and Roma Street Parkland. Brisbane Botanic Gardens and South Bank Parklands are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 10 minutes.

Abbey on Roma Hotel & Apartments

160 Roma Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of North Quay, Queen Street Mall, and Roma Street Parkland. Treasury Casino and Suncorp Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Roma Street Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brisbane Central Station is 11 minutes.

Mantra Midtown

127 Charlotte Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Stephens Cathedral and Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

voco Brisbane City Centre, an IHG Hotel

85-87 North Quay

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane City Hall, Treasury Casino, and King George Square. Museum of Brisbane and Queen Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Roma Street Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 9 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites

420 Queen St

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brisbane Customs House, ANZAC Square War Memorial, and Eagle Street Pier. Brisbane Riverside Markets and Queen Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station is 14 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane Casino Tower Suites

151 George Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury apartment building is steps from North Quay and Treasury Casino. Queen Street Mall and Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and South Brisbane Station is 11 minutes.

Evolution Apartments

18 Tank Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queen Street Mall and South Bank Parklands. Roma Street Parkland and Suncorp Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Roma Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 11 minutes.

Pullman Brisbane King George Square

King George Square; Corner Of Ann &Roma Streets, Roma Streets

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from City Hall Clock Tower, Brisbane City Hall, and King George Square. Gallery of Modern Art is 0.6 mi (1 km) away. Brisbane Central Station is only a 5-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 6 minutes.