Bundaberg Botanical Gardens

Queensland > Australia

Bundaberg Botanical Gardens is a lush, scenic park with themed gardens, lakes, and wildlife, perfect for picnics, walks, and exploring local history.

Added* by Lachlan Hong
Most recent update 4 februar 2025

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Description

Bundaberg Botanical Gardens span 27 hectares of land and feature a magnificent lake which is home to 114 species of birds. Take a walk on the paths to discover the hidden Japanese Gardens and the spectacular temple in the Chinese Gardens. The park is home to a large Australian White Ibis and Cattle Egret population. Other birds you can observe include Australasian Swamphen, Plumed Whistling-Duck, Maned Duck, Plumed Egret, Great Egret, Australian Brushturkey, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Tawny Frogmouth, Pied Stilt, Straw-necked Ibis, Royal Spoonbill, Australasian Darter, Black-fronted Dotterel and Olive-backed Oriole.

Details

Access

Bundaberg Botanical Gardens are situated in North Bundaberg on 6 Mount Perry Road. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. Bus service route 6A stops at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens 7 days a week. Opening hours are 5.30 am to 6.45 pm September to April and 6.30 am to 6 pm May to August. Entry to the gardens is free.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Pond , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Plumed Egret
(Ardea plumifera)

2. Cattle Egret
(Bubulcus ibis)

3. Great Egret
(Ardea alba)

4. Australasian Darter
(Anhinga novaehollandiae)

5. Olive-backed Oriole
(Oriolus sagittatus)

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