Images courtesy of Tourism Queensland
Colourful waterlilies and beautiful gardens surround you as you stroll along the lagoon and wooden walkways of Bundaberg’s Botanic Gardens. This peaceful setting attracts over 100 species of bird and provides a quiet, tranquil spot for a relaxing cup of coffee or longer lunch. On Sunday’s the children can enjoy a ride on the steam-powered Australian Sugar Cane Railway.
Home to several comprehensive museums, the prize rose in this garden is Hinkler House. Bert Hinkler, the first aviator to fly solo from England to Australia in 1928 is Bundaberg’s most famous son. His English home was transported, brick by brick, from Southampton, England, back to Bundaberg in 1983 and now stands proudly overlooking the lagoons where as a boy he sat and studied the ibis in flight. Now an aviation museum you can visit daily from 10am-4pm.
Getting there:
The Botanic Gardens are located north of the centre of Bundaberg on Mt Perry Road. Bundaberg is four hours drive north of Brisbane or accessed by Tilt Train.
Further information:
Bundaberg City Visitor Information Centre Ph 07 4153 8888
#1
The gardens are beautiful and relaxing to walk through. For excitement with a difference try the ride in a converted cane bin pulled by a real steam cane train for a different view of the gardens. It's the best!
#2
There is lots to see & do to fill up a whole day 4 museums, a train ride & picnic in the gardens. A great day out for the family
#3
A great way to relax after the hustle and bustle of a Bundy Distillery tour. Beautiful spot.
#4
This is a beautiful oasis close to the hustle and bustle of a vibrant regional city with the added interest of some special history of an early aviation pioneer to broaden the mind and the fun of a small train ride.
#5
The very best part of the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens is the new Hinkler Hall of Aviation. The pictures and planes of the early 1900s and history of Bert Hinkler's record flights are all so well presented.
#6
This is uniquely Australian and is a must see when visiting Qld, I highly recommend it.
#7
Expore a sub tropical garden with the added attraction of historical Hinklers house
#8
I love this area. From the new aviation museum to the old Fairymead House, this is where I go to enjoy some rare and beautiful plants in a beaut park with full amenities and eatery nearby. Oh, the steam train's soo much fun to ride on.
#9
I think that the Bontanical Gardens captures alot of Bundabergs history. It's a great place to take the kids and even I don't tire of riding the train.
#10
Another good reason to spend some time in the lovely Bundy region.