Brisbane Botanic Gardens Lagoon
A lovely lagoon at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha with a 4.8 rating across 25 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Brisbane Botanic Gardens Lagoon sits within the Brisbane Botanic Gardens on Mount Coot-tha Road in Toowong, at the celebrated gardens on the city's western edge. A near-perfect 4.8 rating from 25 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely, peaceful natural setting — a beautiful lagoon within the gorgeous Brisbane Botanic Gardens, a genuine favourite for a stroll, a rest by the water and enjoying the lush, tropical surrounds. It's a lovely, free outing.
Gardens and lagoons have changing facilities and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water, insect repellent and comfortable shoes.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 18:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 74
- Popularity
- 43
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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