Features
Features of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens include:
- Tropical Display Dome—opened in December 1977, 28 m in diameter and 9 m high
- Japanese Garden
- Bonsai House
- Fern House
- Arid Zone and Cactus House
- Exotic Rainforest
- Australian Rainforest
- Fragant Plant and Herb Garden
- Temperate Garden
- Lagoon and Bamboo Grove
- Australian Plant communities
- National Freedom Wall
The gardens are open every day of the year from 8am to 5pm. Entry to the gardens is free.
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