Mackay Botanical gardens are a wonderful place to relax , walking the formed paths and viewing the different sections of the gardens , there is also an area that has some great exhibits adjacent to the information centre. Treat yourself to some peace and solitude then afterward enjoy some coffee at the cafe.Peter B.
Lots of paths to follow for exercising. Not the most extravagant or beautiful of botanic gardens - but for swamp land its nice. Birdlife is interesting and plentiful.
Love coming here. We visit for a variety of reasons. Dog walks, bike rides, picnics, charity walks, christmas carols... a great verstaile space with lots of things to do. There is a kids playground & 2 toilet blocks now which is handy.
The gardens don't seem as established as ones I've visited previously, but there is a nice variety of different types of gardens. There's also an amazing amount of birdlife. Just watch out for the snakes.
This is a lovely place to wander around and the cafe serves good food and coffee on the deck. The walks are beautiful but the "sharing the footpath with snakes" signs are a bit off putting! I suspect they are not dangerous and the locals know this but more needs to be said to clear matters up for a visitor from afar.
Went for a stroll around the gardens & was delighted with the layout & the care taken, it was lovely. Didn't realise there was a café there. I would like to go back & try something from the menu as it looked delicious & was very busy.
Mackay is spoiled for choice with great lunch options. Not many of them can boast the vista this one can. The meals area always fresh and tasty and we haven't missed yet with the staff. Definitely one to include on your lunch rotation.
Mum and I really enjoyed visiting these beautiful gardens and walking along the picturesque pathways. The native trees are out in bloom at present and we saw many birds including the kingfisher. The turtles were also sun baking on the logs. After our walk we had a coffee in the cafe - good service and good lunch menu. Well worth a visit!
Wonderful place to visit for a picnic with the family and explore the beautiful gardens, my children love it.
Great access to these gardens as we were able to ride our bikes through the park and stop and look closely when we needed to.