OPEN  9am - 5pm
Admission is free

Widely recognized as an outstanding Regional Botanic Garden and tourist attraction, offering visitors a unique blend of flora, recreation, education and relaxation.

The Visitor Information Centre is open 10am to 2pm week-days, and 9am to 5pm week-ends, school holidays, and public holidays. Soft drinks, ice creams and souvenirs are available. Inquiries phone (02) 6648 4188

Garden facilities include picnic areas, toilets and wheelchair access.

Location
The Garden is centrally located 1km east along High Street from the City Centre Mall, The parking area, and entrance, is at the end of Hardacre Street.

Features of the Garden
The garden offers something for everyone  in a scenic 20 hectare site, surrounded on three sides by Coffs Harbour Creek. Enjoy the beauty of native or exotic plants, the relaxation of a quiet walk, or the stimulation of learning about the environment. Take an hour, or allow a day if you want to discover all the features of the Garden.

Enjoy your visit, wear comfortable footwear, sunscreen, and a hat in summer, lock your car and leave the pet at home.

The Prime Display Area 
With its colorful native and exotic plants is the entrance window to the Garden. It is a miniature Botanic Garden ideal for those who want a short walk, or as an introduction to the Garden.

The Mangrove Boardwalk
The boardwalk has been constructed as a learning resource, with information plaques describing the plant and animal communities, and some of the unique adaptations to the estuarine environment.

The Endangered Species
A collection of over one hundred and fifty rare plants considered threatened in their natural habitats.. The plantings preserves and provides seed for their continuing survival.

The North Coast Rainforest
The beauty of five typical regional rainforest types is being created. Over 1200 plantings make this the most important man made rainforest in New South Wales.

The Sensory Garden
Enjoy the fragrances and beauty of roses and learn about the culinary, medicinal and scented properties of herbs. Some beds are elevated for wheelchair accessibility.

Picnic Areas
Conveniently located, within easy walking distance of the car park, close to the Information Centre and facilities, and along the bank of Coffs Harbour Creek.

The Non Australian Plantings
Situated at the northern end of the garden.represent geographic areas of similar latitude to Coffs Harbour - plantings from South Africa, Central & South America, Japan, China,  India are progressing well.

The Creek Walk
Follows Coffs Harbour Creek with creek views, mangroves and wildflowers in spring. The walks include a Nature Trail, Aboriginal Plants Walk, and Early Settlers Plants Walk.

The Glasshouse Complex
Features an entry house with a  wide range of ferns, foliage plants, bromeliads, and general plantings, surrounding an attractive water feature. Additional displays of bromeliads are proposed.

The Orchid House
A specialized part of the glasshouse complex. Because of the  need for controlled access, the Orchid House is now only  open from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

- donations are always welcome -

Group Tours and School Guiding Available by prior arrangement.  For details contact Cynthia Floyd (02) 6652 3820. No charge is usually made for school groups, but a small charge is made for bus groups.

Information and photographs supplied by
The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden Inc.

The Friends of the Botanic Garden Inc. is an active  community  group,  formed  to  further the  objectives  of  the  Garden., which is being developed as a co-operative project between Coffs Harbour City Council, and the community. Members probably have only one thing in common - an enjoyment in contributing a little of their time to  a  worthwhile  co-operative  project,  in  a beautiful environment.

The contribution made by individuals varies, but one thing is certain, there is some way every member can help. Contact the Secretary on (02) 6652 5131 for further information