Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
A large botanic garden with tropical plants around several lakes, home to the aviation hall, sugar museum, history museum and a steam tram.
The botanic gardens lie on the northern edge of town. Arranged around several lakes, they feature a rainforest, palms, a Japanese garden and a rose garden. Water dragons and waterbirds are often seen by the lakeshore, and it is a favourite spot for locals to picnic and stroll. The gardens are the museum hub of Bundaberg, housing the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, the Bundaberg Regional Museum of History and the Fairymead House Sugar Museum. Fairymead House, a sugar plantation residence built in the 1890s, tells the story of the sugar industry and of Pacific Islander labourers from the South Pacific. On Sundays and public holidays, a narrow-gauge steam train often runs around the grounds. Entry to the gardens is free, but individual museums charge admission.
Opening hours
Daily, about 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hinkler Hall of Aviation
- Alexandra Park Zoo
- Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- The Bundaberg Barrel
- The Hummock (Sloping Hummock) Lookout
- Burnett Heads Lighthouse
- Mon Repos Conservation Park