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Brisbane is a very green city despite a long running drought.
Apart from numerous pockets of natural bushlands, there are many,
beautiful parks and gardens for visitors and locals to enjoy. Whether
it's a stroll in one of the two botanic gardens, trekking in the bush,
cycling or swimming, you can find a place to do it.
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The Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt. Cootha are Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens. These 52 hectare gardens are situated seven kilometres from the city centre.
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The City Botanical Gardens, only 10-15 minutes walk from Brisbane's
city centre are Brisbane's original botanic gardens established in 1855 on the site of the Government Garden.
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Roma Street Parklands is the world's largest subtropical garden in
an urban environment. Roma Street Parkland features a variety of
exciting and colourful gardens, people places and areas for rest,
relaxation.
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South Bank Parklands is the heart of Brisbane's cultural, recreational and entertainment scene, just across the Brisbane River from the CBD. South Bank features 17 hectares of lush gardens, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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If you take the drive to the top of Mt Coot-tha
(7 km west of Brisbane's CBD) you'll get a spectacularly breathtaking panoramic view of the whole
of Brisbane city and surrounds.
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Take a turn off from Sir Samuel Griffith Drive at Mt Coot-tha and you'll come to JC Slaughter Falls Picnic Area, named after Brisbane's longest serving town clerk.
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Brisbane Forest Park is a 285 sq km (110 sq mi) reserve of natural bushland in the D'Aguilar Range. With remote gorges, pockets of subtropical rainforest, eucalypt woodland and spectacular views to Moreton Bay, within an hour's drive from Brisbane.
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Mount Glorious lies in the heartland of the
Brisbane Forest Park. From Mount Glorious there are a variety of walks ranging from
short journeys to major walks, the most popular walk being a 5 km round trip
from the Maiala picnic ground to the beautiful Green Falls.
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Another great picnic area is Jolly's Lookout (wheelchair
accessible). It is Mt Nebo's oldest formal lookout and was built in the 1930's.
It is named after Brisbane's
first Lord Mayor, William Jolly. Jolly's Lookout is on Mt Nebo Rd, less than 45 minutes drive
out of Brisbane.
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On Brisbane's north-western outskirts, Bunyaville Forest Reserve is a peaceful retreat and wildlife haven close to the busy metropolitan area.
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The Boondall Wetlands are Brisbane's
largest wetlands, located on the edge of Moreton
Bay between Nudgee
Beach, Boondall and Shorncliffe.
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In Chermside West and McDowall
three areas link to create a unique bushland setting for enjoying our natural
environment.
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Nudgee Beach
Environmental Education Centre (NBEEC) is situated in the suburb of Nudgee
Beach, 19 km from the centre of Brisbane
City.
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