Brisbane Parks and Gardens

Boondall Wetlands Reserve

An area of 1000 hectares of mangroves, tidal flats, grassland and forest on the edge of Moreton Bay near Nudgee Beach. The Boondall Wetlands Visitor Centre is where you can learn more about the environmental benefits of wetlands and the role of mangroves, reeds and mud flats as wildlife habitat and water filters. Take advantage of the many kilometres of walkways and raised boardwalks. Spend the day bike riding and bird watching in this unique natural playground. A bird hide, aboriginal art trail and interpretative signs all add to the Boondall Wetlands experience.

Brisbane Forest Park

This huge parkland is situated in the D'Aguilar Range, 10km North of the CBD. It has an abundance of walking trails of varying distances, all taking in native flora and fauna. It is an ideal park for horse riding, cycling, camping or scenic drives. The park houses the Walk About Creek study centre, where you can see many freshwater creatures close up, another highlight is the walk through aviary.

Captain Burke Park
Under the Story Bridge at Kangaroo Point with walkways, playground and picnic spots.

Chermside Hills Reserve and Downfall Creek Bushland Centre
Trails, educational centre and barbeques. Raven Street and Rode Road, McDowall

City Botanical Gardens
The Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (other Botanical Gardens are at Mount Coot-tha)were established in 1855. Here you can find elderly palms and figs, and a mangrove walk, all beside a pleasant bend in the Brisbane River. The original Curator's cottage is now the City Gardens Cafe. The botanical gardens are in the CBD and about 15 minutes walk from Roma or Central stations and easily reached using the CityCat that stops at the bottom end of Edward Street.

Kangaroo Point Cliffs
The top of the cliffs is the Kangaroo Point Park that opened in early 2010 and parkland extends to the bottom of the cliffs.

Mt Coot-tha
The place for obtaining a view of the whole city is Mt. Coot-tha, situated 7km west of the city centre. The botanical gardens are spread over 52 hectares with over 20,000 plants and species from around the world. The lookout gives a spectacular view of Brisbane. There is also a large Botanic Garden and the Brisbane Planetarium can also be found here. Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mount Coot-tha (07 3403 8888).

New Farm Park

Perrin Park

A local park with bicycle tracks, picnic areas and an area to let your dogs run free. Toowong, Brisbane.

Riverside Park

Play areas, old workings and river walks. Seventeen Mile Rocks

Roma Street Parklands
Roma Street Parkland is a large sub tropical gardens in the centre of Brisbane. There are a number of themed gardens, rainforest and places to sit and relax. Roma Street Parklands is designed in distinct 'precincts', the Lake Precinct has wetland species, the Forest creates a subtropical forest, and the Arid garden a collection of plants that thrive in arid areas. The Spectacle Garden is a botanic showpiece that flowers all year. Within the garden is a large collection of public art. There are also picnic areas, BBQ and a playground. Roma Street, Brisbane (07 3006 4545).

South Bank