Botanic Gardens

Opening hours

• Flecker Gardens, including Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory, open every day from 7.30am to 5.30pm (subject to weather conditions).
• All other garden areas are open around the clock.
• Visitor Centre open 8.30am to 4pm weekdays, 9.30am to 2pm weekends and public holidays, closed Christmas Day.
• No animals are allowed in any part of the Cairns Botanic Gardens (including the Centenary Lakes area), however registered assistance animals are accepted. You may be asked to provide evidence that your dog is a legitimate assistance animal. So please ensure you bring appropriate evidence.
• Phone 4032 6650 for enquiries
• Admission is FREE

Location

Collins Avenue, Edge Hill.  The Freshwater and Saltwater Lakes can be easily accessed from Greenslopes Street.

• On-street parking available along Collins Avenue and Greenslopes Street.
• Sunbus stops on Collins Avenue directly outside Flecker Gardens.
• Wheelchair / pram access: some paths in Flecker Garden are not suitable for wheelchairs and prams. The remainder of the gardens, including Centenary Lakes, is fully accessible.  Download the accessibility map ( PDF, 3.57 MB ) or view the accessibility map on-screen ( JPG, 0.94 MB ) to identify areas where carer assist is required and areas that are not accessible.