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Explore the vast range of flora from Mackay and the Whitsundays as well as other native and exotic plants which feature in five 'culturally-themed' gardens
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29/10/2026

Join us for our last free guided walk in the gardens for the year.

Our walk will start at 10am and go at a leisurely pace for 1 hour. Meet your guide at Botanic Gardens Visitor Information at 10am. Bring a water bottle and a hat with you. We look forward to seeing you!

26/10/2026

🌿🦋Butterflies are back in the Gardens! Have you visited the gardens over the last few weeks and spotted more fluttering activity?

👀📸See if you can spot these winged wonders when you are next in the Gardens!

21/10/2026

Springtime blooms in the Gardens

Curcuma australasica – Cape York Lily

The first showy flowers have popped up with the onset of warmer weather in the Tropical Shade Garden, which is sure to continue and make a stunning display.

The flowers are followed by clusters of dark green pleated leaves 30 - 80cm high. The plant dies back to the perennial rhizome in the dry season. Come and visit the Tropical Shade Garden over the coming weeks and months to see the plants continue to pop up.

21/10/2026

🦅 There's still time to join the Aussie Backyard Bird Count 🦅 It's underway now and runs until 25 October.

🦆 Organised by BirdLife Australia, the event helps track common bird populations and monitor the health of our environment.

🪶 Download the free Aussie Bird Count app, spend 20 minutes counting birds in your favourite outdoor spot, and submit your count!

Find out more at https://aussiebirdcount.org.au

19/10/2026

Springtime blooms in the Gardens

Alstonia scholaris, Milky Pine

This tree features small, fragrant green, cream or white flowers which attract native bees and butterflies. Its light soft, creamy-white timber has been used for cabinetry and woodturning, making it a great timber tree.

Find the Milky Pine on display around the gardens in Timber Trees, Tropical Shade Garden, Regional Forests and Meadowlands Amphitheatre area.

15/10/2026

🌿🌼Join us for the last few guided walks for the year - October is a lovely time to see the gardens with one of our friendly guides on a FREE guided walk.

See some of our springtime blooms, learn about the collections and see if you can spot the Ulysses Butterfly flying around - we have seen a few flying around the gardens again in recent weeks!

Friday guided walks are run on the following dates - October 16, 23 and 30.

Meet your guide at Visitor Information (opposite the cafe) at 10am. Walks go at a leisurely pace for 1 hour. Wear a hat and comfortable shoes. Bookings are not required.

Need more information? Contact the gardens on phone 4952 7300.

14/10/2026

Springtime blooms in the Botanic Gardens

Discover Lysiphyllum hookeri, commonly known as Hooker’s Bauhinia.

This small to medium-sized tree features delicate, butterfly-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers with long, elegant stamens that attract birds, bees and butterflies. Blooming from late spring through summer, it certainly stands out when flowering.

If you love the look of this plant, we have great news - it is available through Mackay Regional Council’s Free Native Plant Giveaway Program.

Find this tree near the Sister City Logo Garden and next to the pathway leading to the mural in the railway underpass tunnel.

08/10/2026

🌸 Springtime Blooms in the Gardens

Take a stroll through the Orientation Gardens and discover Cordyline murchisoniae, Murchison's Palm Lily now in flower!

This native plant features smooth, dark green foliage and delicate sprays of tiny pink flowers, followed by bright red berries. Often growing as a single stem, it can be pruned to encourage a multi-stemmed form which makes a great feature in large containers.

🌿 Prefers part shade
🌿 Attractive foliage year-round
🌿 Perfect for adding colour and texture to your garden

This plant is sometimes available for sale through NPQ-SGAP Mackay Branch plant sales.

Address

9 Lagoon Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Telephone

07 4952 7300

Website

http://www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au/

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