The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens has welcomed visitors since May 2003.
Set across 51 hectares, the Gardens feature themed plant collections, wildlife filled lagoons and links to Mackay’s natural and cultural history. With more than six kilometres of formal pathways, you can explore the Gardens at your own pace.
We showcase plant life from the Central Queensland Coast bioregion, alongside Australian natives and exotic species from similar climates around the world.
Make the Visitor Information Centre your first stop.
You can:
- Collect a Gardens Guide or self guided walk brochure
- Get advice on what to see and do
- Browse souvenirs, books, botanical art and native plants for sale
Dogs in the gardens
We welcome dogs on leads at the Botanic Gardens.
Please remember:
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times
- There are no off lead areas
- Dog waste bags are available at all main entrances
- Dogs are not permitted in playgrounds, the Tropical Shade Garden, lagoons or waterways
Help us care for the Botanic Gardens
You can help protect the Gardens by following these guidelines:
- Do not collect plant or animal material without permission from the Gardens Curator
- Ride bikes and scooters slowly on shared pathways
- Follow all “no bicycle or scooter” signs
- Take photos of wildlife only — do not disturb animals
- Use designated car parking spaces only
- Camping is not permitted
- Horses, horse drawn carriages and unauthorised vehicles are not allowed
To hold a wedding or event, contact Visitor Information:
Phone 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
The Plants Under Pressure collection showcases species from across Queensland, including a number of rare local plants that occur naturally in the Mackay region. Explore the collection below to learn about each species, discover where it can be found within the gardens and understand the conservation challenges these plants face in their natural environments.