Visitor Information
The botanic garden is open every day from 9am to 5pm. FREE ENTRY
The Leaf and Bean Café is open from 9am to 3pm daily.
Garden Location: Hardacre Street at the corner of Coff Street.
See Location map.
Information Centre and Shop phone: 02 6648 4188
Trail Guides and Garden Information
Download Trail Guides and Garden Information from the list below. Printed copies of theseresources are available from the Information Centre and Shop located at the garden entrance.
Trail Guides
Journey into the Subtropics
A 300 metre circuit trail near the garden entrance to introduce subtropical plants and plants withancient Gondwana ancestors.
Garlambirla Walk
A 900 metre trail following the path beside the Coffs Creek Estuary which introduces the use andcultural significance of local plants to the Gumbaynggirr. Return via Lake Way to make a circuit walk.
Our Habitat Our Home
An 800 metre circuit trail exploring different plant communities and animals which call them home.
Best of the Garden Walk
A 2km grand garden circuit using the Coffs Coast Explore app to follow a digital garden map with audio commentary about some special features along the way. Download the free app, selectInteractive Trails and Best of Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden trail.
Garden Information
The Glasshouse
500 metres from garden entrance. Introduces the tropical plants and ferns found in the Glasshouse.
The Lake and Japanese Friendship Garden
900 metres from garden entrance. Introduces the design features of theJapanese Friendship Gardenand the life on and in the lake.
Birds of the Botanic Garden
Introduces the birds most commonly seen in the botanic garden.List of 100+ bird speciesA list of all the birds which have been observed in the botanic garden.
Wildlife of the Botanic Garden
Introduces the wildlife living in the garden including possums, gliders, koalas and echidna.
Not Permitted in the Garden
- Cars, bicycles, skateboards, electric scooters are not permitted in the garden. There is a bike rack outside the entrance to the garden.
- Dogs (except assistance dogs) and domestic animals are not permitted in the garden. Dogs can be taken for a walk on a lead on the nearby Coffs Creek path outside of the garden.
Take Care on Your Visit
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent, especially on warmer days. It is useful to also bring a hat and water-bottle. There are water refill points around the garden.
- Watch out for the wildlife, and especially for snakes which sometimes like to warm up on the paved surfaces
- Give the animals plenty of space and they will usually move away.
- Watch out for trip hazards like fallen branches and uneven ground.
- Avoid being under the tall forests during high winds – as branches and trees may fall.