Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
A botanic garden focused on native plants of central Queensland, with lake, trails, and birdwatching spots, and a lakeside café.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens covers about 33 hectares around a lagoon. It specialises in native plants of central Queensland, divided into zones including tropical rainforest, wetlands, dry woodland, and a Japanese garden. Waterbirds and pelicans are often seen on the lake. The paths are flat, making them ideal for early-morning walks and birdwatching, and there is a café by the lake. Entry is free. The garden is about 3 km from the city centre, a five-minute drive.
Opening hours
All day (café approx. 08:00–15:00)
Nearby sights
- Bluewater Lagoon
- Mackay Art Deco CBD
- Mackay Marina & Harbour Beach
- Lamberts Lookout
- Greenmount Homestead
- Cape Hillsborough National Park
- Sarina Sugar Shed
- Finch Hatton Gorge